Greetings from Nagishot!

Hello Friends,

Greetings from warm and beautiful Nagishot, Sudan! On Sunday night, the team
from Makarios finally arrived in Nairobi and we departed for Sudan the
following morning. We were quickly met by Alfred and Pastor William, as well
as sweet Joshua who made the long trek to greet us at the air strip. We have
only been here a day and yet God has already shown up in great ways. The
EVFree team from Austin is doing a wonderful pastoral training for a small
group of 15, and the women are leading a women's ministry in the mornings
where 4 women accepted Christ on Monday, praise the Lord!

Our team spent most of their first day soaking their new landscape. It is
amazing for me to see how much has changed here in the five short months
since I was here. William and Eunice are truly raising up a God-centered
ministry here, that not only takes the gospel to an un-reached people group
but meets their physical needs through development as well.

This morning Pastor William gave us a tour of the City on a Hill School, and
there was much to take in. School started yesterday but students are still
slow to come back after holiday. We spent much time observing the new
additions (the first brick buildings for storage and a bathroom), talking
with some of the teachers, and observing the classes. The students are eager
to learn and take their studies very seriously. The greatest needs right now
are for trained teachers and classroom buildings so school can be year
round. How truly great is our God that he brought together a team with just
those giftings...I am in awe of God's grace and intentionality with us.

We look forward to the days ahead as we continue to spend much time
listening and learning more about the school. Pray that God would continue
to open our heads and hearts to where he may have us here in the future.
Pray for the EVFree team as they continue to teach the word of God.

Love and blessings,
Jackie