FROM R.K.'s corner
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xxxxFifteen years ago, Steve and I were introduced to a young Messianic believer from South Sudan, William Ochan Levi, as he visited us in our home in Florida. Relatively new to this country, he shared his testimony of God’s protection and favor as he had fled his war-torn homeland and through many hardships ended up in the States. Here, he wanted to forget the past, study engineering, and enjoy the good America life … but God had other plans for him! xxx The war kept raging on in his country, as the Arab Muslim government in the North kept crushing the African, predominantly Christian, population in the South.
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xxxxxxOne day, the Lord spoke to William that He had called him to this country to be a mouthpiece on behalf of his suffering people. Finally, William yielded, and changed course. After he finished engineering school, he established his mission, Operation Nehemiah. Since then, he has been an articulate promoter and activist in helping raise awareness of the plea of his people, as well as providing South Sudan with spiritual and physical help.
xxxxxOver the years, we have watched William experience a few knocks and bruises; however, he never lost sight of his call and vision to help rebuild the Sudan by establishing communities within his country built on the foundation of a Judeo-Christian world view, while sharing the Gospel with his people. In the early years, while most of the population was living in refugee camps in neighboring countries, and later, when they began repatriating their homeland, The Bridge, with our supporters, financed many of William’s field projects: education of children and Bibleschool for adults, agricultural tools, micro-businesses, financial support of field workers, etc.
Now, almost two decades later, William’s vision is coming into concrete fruition. God has blessed him with a lovely, supportive wife, Hannah, and a quiver of beautiful children. They reside in the States, from where William co-ordinates the activities of their ministry, which is building community of believers and supporting the larger community in South Sudan by spiritual means and practical infrastructure. The report in last month’s Bridge Report on the general state of the situation within South Sudan is a reminder that the task ahead is insurmountable...- but for the grace of God!
XXX The Civil War in Sudan has been raging for nearly thirty years between North, where the seat of government is located, and the South. XXXXDue to the war, William grew up as a refugee in Uganda. As a teen he returned to his homeland of Sudan, only to face persecution, arrest, and torture. His miraculous escape from jihad forces was the first step in an odyssey that ultimately led to a new life in the United States. This is the theme of William's auto-biography The Bible or the Axe, which can be purchased at Amazon.com. XXXX William deeply understands the clashing of civilizations that is taking place between the Christian faith and Islam, not only abroad, but also within the United States. He is an articulate and passionate advocate for his faith and his people!
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what you can do
pray :
XXXX William has asked for specific prayer points for his family, people, and ministry. Please click on Artcles where they are incorporated in his ministry update.
Financial support:
xxxxxxIf you want to financially support William Levi and Operation Nehemiah’s ministry in South Sudan, please memo your gift 8370 South Sudan Workers—Levi.
Blessings,
R.K.