Mission to Juba, Sudan - Day 5

The leadership luncheon was very good, although the Vice President had other commitments and was disappointed he couldn’t attend. It was hosted by the Religious Advisor to the President, and was attended by numerous government officials and members of parliament. Through the Religious Advisor, the Vice President exhorted those in attendance to take seriously that this is decision time for their lives, and to appreciate the work which AE has done, which has enhanced the kind of work they are doing in the lead up to the referendum.

Stephen Lungu gave a wonderful and appropriate message from Proverbs: “unless God leads a nation, that nation won’t be successful.” He challenged the audience that as they look forward to the referendum, God must be in it otherwise it will be a flop. A member of parliament also shared a beautiful poem for Southern Sudan and shared that even the current state of freedom of Southern Sudan is as a result of the work of the church. All in all it was really encouraging, and you could sense the presence of the Lord.

- Enoch Phiri & Songe Chibambo