During
my last my trip into the Nuba Mountains, I saw families living in absolute
poverty. The chaplains in the Nuba Mountains have been at war for 17 months
with little or no resupply. With rags for clothing; shoes and simple things
that we take for granted do not exist. Food is very scarce and the
traders that are bringing it in are charging $200 for a 50 lb. bag of
rice. People just cannot afford to buy food with the average income being
$300 a year. Our men are all thin from the lack of food. They and
their families are hungry. Yet, they do not complain. They continue to
serve the Lord and the people with a joyful heart. We want to send each
chaplain a plastic tub filled with what each family needs and a 6 month supply
of beans, rice, oil, sugar and salt, so they can eat. If you would like
to be a cup of cold water to a weary soldier of the cross you can donate $500
to make sure they receive this much needed food and encouragement.
After
our staff returned from dropping in 9,000 lbs. of medical supplies, we heard
from the commanders that they could not believe so much medicine had been
delivered. The general in charge told the men that this was a great gift,
to guard it and make sure it made it to those in need. I want to thank
all of you who gave. Jesus said, “I was hungry and you fed me.”
In
the Lamb,
To help, go to frmusa.org or call 951-677-4474.
