Mayhem,Fear and Fighting in the Congo

Rev. Bokospale, president of the Congo Free Church or CECU, sends his heartfelt greetings for your response to their crisis.

"Thanks for your ongoing prayer for us. Greetings to all of you and we want to wish you a wonderful holiday of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and a Good New Year in 2010. May God continue to bless and care for you so that our partnership will move forward in a good way."

The information is still trickling in from Congo. The U.S. news agencies haven't reported much on this tragedy so most reports have to be translated from European news venues. Sad stories abound yet the hope of the gospel continues to motivate the church. They have set up a committee to share with the needs in their country.

"The committee we set up so that when we have some money we will be able to purchase supplies to share with the brothers over in Congo-Brazzaville and they would go to do that. We chose five brothers: One is a pastor to encourage them from the Word; two are nurses to help with medical care; Also, a school teacher and another man, to help encourage them and parcel out the things we send. We are also thinking about obtaining tarpaulins to help those who are sleeping out in the forests, much in the way of medicines to help them, some food to strengthen their bodies, and we must continue to pray to God that He work in people to end the fighting."

Rev. Bokospale was able to travel to see the situation around Tandala Hospital. Many people are still living in the forests. Some of the nurses come out of the forests only to work and when their shift is finished they return to the forest. Fighting is still being reported and in addition to the vast numbers of refugees in Congo Brazzaville, there are now apparently 7500 who have crossed further north into Central African Republic. A missionary doctor in Impfondu reports significant fighting on the Ubangi River as various boats have come under attack near their town.

Please continue to pray:

*For a quick end to the fighting and resolution of the issues.
*For much wisdom for President Bosokpale and the leaders of the CECU in how best to help as they face massive needs.
*For security in the Ubangi so that the many thousands of people can return from the forests and from Congo Brazzaville to their homes.
*For the funds needed to allow the CECU to help the refugees.
*That the doctors and staff at Tandala will continue to be a light and have a great ministry to the refugees, the war-wounded and the many others who come for care.

Give,

The EFCA has already sent $10,000 to Tandala Hospital to purchase medicine to help care for those injured in the conflict. Financial assistance will be needed to respond to immediate needs and long term relief in Congo.

You can give now online or mail a check to:

EFCA Donor Services
901 East 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420-1300

Please include "Congo Emergency Fund #2021709-39051" on the memo line of your check. Make your check payable to "EFCA ReachGlobal."

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