Travel to Masisi: Ministry in the Red Zone...

7/09/2011 06:03:00 AM sendtheroths 3 Comments

We are traveling to Masisi today (Saturday) and returning on Monday. This is an exciting trip for us because it is our first time into Masisi. In the past several years Masisi was nearly impossible to travel throughout due to high activity by rebel militias. Masisi has been one of the hardest hit regions of North Kivu by the ongoing war and instability. Because it is such a large area and overwhelming amount of instability few organizations have been able to access the more far reaching areas within this territory.

Our trip to Masisi involves several aspects. Primarily this trip is to survey the area to find out the many needs, make relationship with community and church leaders, and of course to minister the Gospel. Because this has been a home front to conflict many children have been recruited into both the national army and rebel militas. We are trying to identify them, their needs and how to prepare for future work. We are going there to listen and hear their stories.

Also, many of you have read in our email newsletter that Pastor Jean is in DR Congo. He is an American citizen but fled the Congo during the war. His home village is Kibabi which so happens to be in Masisi Territory. We are excited to return with him to his home village, he has not seen in over 12 years.


Please pray for us and our travels. Pray for safety in our travels. Pray that we will not have any vehicle breakdowns and that God uses us mightily.