Some better news

This post brings a little bit of good news about the situation in the Congo. Sam and I received an E-mail on Saturday informing us that the rebel group of men has retreated. The government soldiers were able to gain back control of the cities where there had been fighting. Praise God! This group was defeated near Tandala (city where the large Free Church hospital is located). Dr. Narcisse, one of the doctors from the Tandala hospital, sent out a long E-mail to ReachGlobal staff describing the events of the past few days. All the doctors remained at the hospital despite the fighting and they treated many wounded people, both Congo soldiers and men from the rebel gang. God protected the hospital and the immediate area from harm and the doctors stood firm in not only administering medical treatment but ministering Truth in the situation.

 

It has been discovered that this group of dangerous men were being led by a witch doctor who had stirred up the initial fishing pond dispute on Dongo. Dr. Narcisse encountered this man and asked him what his plan was. Dr. Narcisse reported that the witch doctor was trusting in his idols to protect and lead the group as they were marching and fighting. When the witch doctor realized they were being forced to retreat, he appeared disillusioned at the fact they were not being protected by the idols they were carrying with them and the group of rebels quickly left the hospital. The rebel group retreated before heading to Gemena. The situation has settled down a bit right now, but time will tell if the fighting has come to a complete end. In the mean time, there are still many wounded, missing and displaced people in the Congo.

 

We recognize that this is a very real, spiritual battle. God is using prayer to apprehend the enemy in a very real way in the Congo. Please continue to pray for the same things we previously posted. Pray for deep healing as people have experienced an extremely traumatic event. Only God can heal their hearts, bodies and memories.

 

Also, if you have any interest in donating toward the aid of those in the Congo please E-mail us. We can direct you to the right place. Thank you again for praying and for sending us encouraging E-mails.

 

-Sarah and Sam-