We’ve talked to Jon a few times by phone [only way we can reach him as there is no internet or mail system]. He is doing well & it has been so wonderful to hear about his Christmas, that consisted of celebrating at church, walking from hut to hut visiting with others and enjoying a meal of fresh beef (a treat for special occasions) & African (white) sweet potato. He said he missed hearing the familiar carols, so he sang everyone he could think of at the top of his lungs!!
There have been rumors that are tempting people to flee since the end of November, but Operation Nehemiah's radio station is being used to encourage the people to REMEMBER how God called them back to this land in 2004, even before the cease fire in 2005; to REMEMBER how faithful God has been; and all He has done, & to resist the temptation to cut & run, but instead to stand their ground. The people in Madi Corridor are strategically & providentially placed by God right at the entrance of the Nile Valley into South Sudan from Uganda for a reason.
The Gospel message has taken a hold there over the past 10 years as Nehemiah Trumpet Call 97.3 FM Gospel radio station has broadcasted there. The people in the region have received the Gospel; understood the consequences of war; are level-headed; & will not be dragged into any schemes of rebellion instigated by some few disgruntled tribal warlords without vision. For a month now there have been rumors of war breaking out any day, still nothing has transpired… the battle is with fear of what may happen, but the people are beginning to figure out that they have nothing to fear, but fear itself, for He is Emmanuel, God with us. It has been so pivotal to have Nehemiah Trumpet Call 97.3 radio to encourage the people to stand therefore against fear that would cause them to flee and lose the ground God has given them. In addition vital health information is shared on the air, such as information about water borne diseases,etc. taught on the radio by our health staff. Local government officials use the station to spread critical security information to the community. We are currently raising the funds to set up a shortwave station to reach the entire Horn of Africa.
Field director, Timothy, on the ground said that William’s 10 day visit to the village with his 12 year old daughter at a time when daily rumors of war were being spread, really meant a lot to the people in Borongole, because they did not have to come. He also said that leaving Jonathan there at a time when most westerners would be tempted to leave has strengthened their resolve to stay where God has called them. This really gripped our hearts and has brought us great joy!
Pray with us for the year ahead that God would supply all that is needed for us to continue to communicate the vision, via internet, snail mail (sending updates to those who do not have email), travel to conferences and wherever folks invite us to speak. Roger & I are available to come to your home or church to share with a slide show the pictures of life in Borongole, South Sudan.
We are seriously praying about going over to South Sudan ourselves this spring during Jonathan’s 6 month stay. It will be a miracle, but we have seen miracle after miracle of God’s provision!!! More to share in our next update. See some of the current needs below.
Thank you for your prayers,
Rubanga kola nito (God be with you)!
Jonathan & the Lueken family with Operation Nehemiah 774-254-4336
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South Sudan is a new nation which God has miraculously rescued from the grip of Islamic Jihad in the 21st century. Your support for Operation Nehemiah directly helps to halt the encroachment of ISIS takeover in the heart of Africa, & reduces the influence of UN social engineering agenda.
Help us meet our year end budget :
- $5000 - for well drilling.
- $3,500 for a grinding mill for the families of Borongole. GOD HAS PROVIDED FOR THIS NEED!
- $ 10,000 for shipment of Dental clinic equipment.
- $46,000 Matching gift towards Beth Israel farmhouse construction.
- $ 20,000 matching gift towards Nehemiah short wave Radio project. On Line tax deductible donations can be made at WWW.operationsnehemiah.org or send your check to
Operation Nehemiah Missions PO Box 563 Lanesborough MA 01237 www.operationsnehemiah.org
In His grace, William Levi, Founder and Overseer
