Dear friends, you may be aware that God has answered your prayer in the case of South Sudan with the longest story of war with the North. Many of you continued praying, or contributed money and any kind of support to bring that horrific war to an end or to a lasting peaceful resolution.

I am glad to let you know that God Almighty has answered your prayers by granting South Sudan independence. It is true that unceasing prayers are needed for the Sudan in general and South Sudan in particular. As a new nation is born, South Sudan will be accepted in the world community as the 153rd independent nation on July 9, 2011.

The people of South Sudan cannot contain their excitement. First of all, I would like to convey the gratitude of the people of South Sudan who have been supported by the Government, the people of the United States and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in particular and other faith groups.

Brothers and sisters you know we requested you to pray for us when we voted Jan. 9th, and you know that we voted in eight cities in the United States and many countries outside the Sudan and in the Sudan. The results came out showing about 98% of the people opted for secession.

The results pleased all of us and we are planning a celebration Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1050 24th St., in Des Moines. Our brothers and sisters are invited to attend. Also, we will conduct community dances March 12th in a place to be appointed at a later time.

God bless you all,

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Sudanese Ministries Resource Person
Des Moines Presbytery