Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. Psalm 2:8
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The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Sing praises to the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.
Psalm 9:9-11
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First off, Georgian and Rolland had a fantastic meeting with Ambrose, who is the head of religious affairs for the nation of Sudan. This was truly a divine appointment, and we believe an open door for future things in Sudan.

During the two-day feeding outreach in the refugee camp, where life is so incredibly rough, the sweetness of the Lord showed up profoundly. Hands were raised during the altar calls, and Jesus started healing some people. Mostly, it seemed like people were being set free from stomach pains, ulcers, chest and heart ailments.

Ministering to the people along the banks of the Nile was completely different. Here the people survive by making bricks for just pennies a day.

The team set up their equipment, and kept pouring out joy. Finally they got the people to participate. Surprise Sithole preached and they had an altar call. It was hard for the Moslems to step out like this, but there was enough of a response from the crowd, and then healings began to happen.

One man on his sick bed literally rose up, and then picked up his bed (sound familiar?) After that, the team fed the people.

Returning the next day, the team was immediately greeted by an eager crowd and big smiles. Georgian fired up a tunnel of joy, and the people jumped right in to dancing and participating with what God was doing.

Then Rolland preached. Georgian said that there was so much glory in Rolland’s voice, and so much authority, that he could almost see the sword coming out of his mouth, and hear the metal clashing against the darkness as it broke off every chain and yoke. Rolland gave an altar call, and 40 or 50 accepted Jesus that afternoon.

(Can you imagine the sword coming out of Jesus’ mouth? Is. 11:4 and Rev. 1:16)

Afterwards there was a celebratory feast. Georgian had been inspired to bring a load of watermelons as an addition to the fish and bread that the team brought. This was a rare treat, and a real big hit with the people.

At the end of the day, as the team started making motions to leave, the people cried out, 'please don’t leave yet, play some more music!' Georgian didn’t need to be asked twice, and quickly grabbed his violin for one more group frolic with the Lord. In just a few days, the change among these people was so drastic.

Being born for moments like these, this team would have gladly stayed, for they knew that something really awesome would happen. However, their main course was apostolic, the establishment of a sure foundation for future things: future crusades, and, bringing the orphans OUT of the refugee camp and into much better living conditions. So on they go!

Thank you Lord for giving us a gatekeeper into Sudan, an open door. Let the kingdoms of this world become the Kingdoms of our GOD!

Sudan Outreach - April/May 2006
Team: Rolland Baker, Georgian Banov, Surprise Sithole and Steve Lazar

Photographs:  Rolland Baker

*Click HERE for our earlier report from Sudan.

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