I watched the documentary God Grew Tired of Us on Wednesday night and then went to see John Bul Dau at St. Edwards University. He is one of the Lost Boys from the Sudanese Civil War. Our church is doing a lot of work in Southern Sudan with education, health awareness, community development and we are planning to start a biblical institue in April to help train national pastors. In the Didinga Hills there are 100,000 people and there is one church with 100 Christians.
I highly recommend the documentary to learn more about Sudan and the story of the Lost Boys and their transition from a refugee camp in Kenya to the United States. Last night John Bul Dau highlighted the importance of perseverance, community and faith in Jesus Christ in his story. But what struck me was that when he reached a place of influence (America) he did not hesitate to take care of his people still living in the refugee camp in Kenya. He has now started a foundation that is using his influence to seek the welfare of Southern Sudan.
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It was a great privilege to hear John speak last night. It really makes it more real to hear about his struggles when he was a Lost Boy and about the raw range of emotions that he must have gone through. It really made us miss the Dininga people too. You really need to go soon. And we want to go back soon.
I agree bro. Lord willing I will go in April to teach some theology. I am very excited about the trip. Do you still want to borrow the documentary before I send it back?
Absolutely!
Hearing Mr. Dau was indeed a pleasure and nothing short of a blessing. His story is GOD. And it deserves to be told on every mountain(!)
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