“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!...I called to the Lord in distress; the Lord answered and set me in a broad place. The Lord is on my side I will not fear.” (Psalm 118:1-6)

My health

I give thanks to the Lord that I am healed! This is through your prayers and, the elders of my dads’ church laying hands on me and praying for me, as well as the various doctors that helped me. I had infusions with a new type of medicine for malaria as well as a drip to help clean my kidneys. After the treatment I had many blood tests and scans and the results were very successful with a negative result for malaria. All my organs from my kidneys, to my spleen and liver are all 100% normal.

Sudan and results

We can also give thanks that the referendum and elections have gone extremely well. There was more than the 60% required registered voters who voted to make the referendum valid. The provisional results that are coming out are more than 90% for separation of the South from the North. The final results will be released on the 14^thFebruary and there is confidence that a new country will be birthed. There is much excitement and we continue to pray that there will be peace particularly around the oil fields that are in the South.

My studies with the South African Theological Seminary (SATS)

On the 30^th January 2011 I submitted the last of the assignments required for the portfolio of Historical Books. This time I do not have to write an exam, but had ten large assignments to complete based on the Historical books from Joshua to Esther. It was a lot of reading but I learnt a great deal and have a greater understanding of the Old Testament through these studies.

Sharing in South Africa

In January I had the privilege of being invited to speak at the South African Theological Seminary and it was a wonderful time. I was touched that they took offering and raised enough money for me to buy a “Kindle” They wanted to bless me with that which would help me with my studies in Sudan. I also shared in my Dads’ bible study group and inchurch and was blessed by the people who have encouraged me during this time.

In February I will be in Cape Town sharing with various supporters. I will also be sharing at my church Meadowridge Baptist Church on the 13^th February 8am, 10am and 6pm. You are most welcome to come and we will also be showing the Moses film we made after the 6pm service and there will be an opportunity for people to ask questions.

Time to rest

I have had a wonderful time with my family in Johannesburg (Gauteng) where my father and step mother Marie-Claire took me to a game park. See picture above. I will be staying with my grandmother in Cape Town and look forward to spending time with her as well as the rest of my family and friends in Cape Town.

When are we going back to Sudan?

At the moment the AIM missionaries as well as the DIGUNA missionaries have been given the go ahead to return to Sudan. Most of us will be entering Sudan towards the end of February.