South Sudan

From Nile Theological College: 

Dear partners, 

Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

As we all are aware of the effects of Corona Virus on our lives and as I earlier notified you about how it has affected our operations as an institution among others, now I would like to update you on the latest developments so that you would know how to assist us in prayers and whatever other ways. Yesterday on Palm Sunday, the first Corona Positive case in South Sudan was announced by the government. According to the announcement, the patient is a young woman from the Netherlands working with UNIMISS (United Nations Mission in South Sudan) and who has entered South Sudan more than a month ago on 28 February 2020. UNIMMISS, where she works, hosts POCs (Protection of Civilian Cites/Camps) which are the most congested areas in the country. Hence come the fears that if Corona Virus spreads there it will spread quickly and widely. Thus it will affect many people including outside the camps. Therefore, let's pray for God's protection of the people living in the camps and people of South Sudan in General. Other issues that need prayer as well are the spread of desert locust swarms which have already damaged the little agriculture produces in some areas and the rise of the market prices which are beyond the capacity of the majority of South Sudanese citizens. Your prayers and assistance in whatever ways will be highly appreciated. May God help us in the fight of Corona Virus and other evils which make life difficult for God's children worldwide at this time. May God bless you all. 

Thank you very much.

Rev. Santino Odong Othol Principal, Nile Theological College Juba, South Sudan