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Prayer Request for the Nuer in Tika II, a section of the Rhino Refugee Camp near Arua, Uganda Since the violent conflict in South Sudan began on December 15, 2013, the Nuer tribe has suffered much.   There were over one million Nuer living in South Sudan.  They are one of the two largest tribes there, the other being the …

A word from Curt As you read this, DeDe and I are in Northern Uganda working on details for helping Ulua 2 Camp. Pray for us! Prayer requests for the Ulua II Camp located near Adjumani, Uganda    The Dinka is the largest people group in South Sudan. They number about 2.5 to 3 million, with possibly 25 different tribes …

A word from Curt: My wife DeDe is a passionate concise writer. She’s also a prayer warrior.  If you need someone praying for you, get DeDe on your list. She serves as Prayer Advocate for our Chadan Cluster.  The post below is from DeDe’s heart. Please prayerfully consider taking on a group, camp, or leaders.   Important Prayer Requests for …

A Word from Curt: The word is Sojourn I’m returning from a Soul Retreat. I’ve went to the nearby Islands to write, reflect, and recharge. It was a sojourn. A temporary stay. But isn’t everything? Key Prayer Need: Wisdom as DeDe and I head north this week to the Refugee Camps. Pray for: 1. men and women of peace 2. …

  man·i·fes·to  noun \ˌma-nə-ˈfes-(ˌ)tō\ “a written statement that describes the policies, goals, and opinions of a person or group.” Bro. C’s Manifesto   My father, Clayton Iles, was affectionately known as “Brother C.” Today marks eleven years since his death from cancer. Just before we moved to Africa, my pastor, Charlie Bailey, handed me a sheaf of papers.  “I thought you …

A Word from Curt: Two good words today:  Leader and Hero Today’s Prayer Point:  Pray for Pastor John Monchyol in Malakal, South Sudan “There go my people. I’m their leader. I’d better catch up with them.” -Mahatma Gandhi   A leader leads. Gandhi’s words are accurate. You cannot lead without followers. Gandhi led a huge nation, India, to freedom using …

  Reload and Remount  Driving up to a refugee camp is a daunting event. Thousands of people are stranded here. Run out of their homes by war. They’ve arrived in a foreign country. Been promised much. Often given little. They’re worried. Life is uncertain. They are understandable frustrated. When they see a truckload of whites drive up. They get their …

Please pray for peace among the Dinka, Nuer, and throughout South Sudan.         Prayer Update: A word from Curt:   Pray! Reports are that South Sudanese continue to cross the border into Uganda.  They are primarily Dinka and Nuer from Malakal and Bentui towns.  Please pray for them.   The birth of a borehole   Nyumazi 1 …

Vulnerable It’s a word I have trouble pronouncing.  Vul-ner-able But we understand what it means. Being vulnerable means you have no one to protect you. You’re on your own. Not only that, but you have no advocate. No one who is stronger, older, more powerful to defend you. In fact, being vulnerable means you are at the mercy of all …

              Relationships It’s always about relationships! Current Video: A wonderful way to greet http://youtu.be/KQqV7uU-7Q4 See how Nubian children in West Nile Uganda greet visitors.      The Gifts of Africa: Imported cheese and a rooster named Roho   You never know what a day in Africa will bring. It often involves gifts that were unexpected …

The African Ear “Bro. Skiles,  I can’t read or write, so I’m depending on you to rightly preach and share from God’s word.” -E. Bourque to his pastor,  First Baptist Church Moss Bluff. Most Africans are oral learners.  They learn best from what they see and hear. This isn’t an excuse to miss out on literate means to reach people. …

  Acts 2/Part 2: Invasion of the Baby Snatchers Africans and myths quote I saw Acts 2 in action during our time at Faith Baptist Church in Nimule, South Sudan. Thousands of South Sudanese have fled through Nimule during the recent conflict. Many have continued on to the refugee camps of Uganda. Others have stayed along the border in places …