In The Name of Jesus - Prince Of Peace

In The Name of Jesus - Prince Of Peace Sudan, known worldwide for its inhumane treatment of the people of Darfur, was divided in 2011 forming two states—Sudan and South Sudan. The Sudanese government (in the north) quickly announced its intention to implement Islamic law and began persecuting the Christian minority. Salwa Fahmmi Suleiman Gireis, a 64-year-old Sudanese Christian woman, an accountant by profession, was arrested on February 12, 2013 when four men, who identified themselves as members of Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services, entered her house and arrested her without providing a reason. Later that same day, the men returned and confiscated her passport and all of the house’s electronic equipment, including laptops, a desktop computer, tablets and a router. The next day, plain-clothed men proceeded to cause havoc at her family’s farm by killing pigs, stealing a motorcycle and sealing up cupboards containing the family’s Bibles.  During seven weeks of detention Salwa was denied access to a lawyer and her family was only allowed to visit her once. And then, on April 2, she was released following Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s order to release all political detainees. A family member said that “It was a joy to reunite with her brothers and sisters from church for worship, as many have been praying and fasting for her.” One With Them Can you imagine being arrested simply because you are a Christian? Many believers, like Salwa, have been arrested and detained since the division of the country. And yet, with the majority of Sudan’s population Muslim, the number of believers is rising! Stand One With Them, with Christians in Sudan, in awe of our Almighty God, who even in the midst of struggle and conflict, He can fill us with peace. Pray during Ramadan, for Muslims in Sudan who are seeking favor with God, to find the true source of peace in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace! One With Them CHALLENGE War, drought and discrimination have left South Sundanese Christian pastors untrained and isolated. Consider being a lifeline to a pastor by providing an intensive week of leadership training, as well as theological books. Your gift will also cover the travel costs for a pastor to attend this vital training in this remote and dangerous area. 2013.08.01

“For to us a child is born… and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called… Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)