Monthly Archives: August 2008

Zaramo Team Rounds the Corner

August 29, 2008 in Teams | Tagged

Unbelievably, the Zaramo Team of Tanzania recently went past the midpoint of their two years as a team and enjoyed an encouraging one-year evaluation time on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Amidst the cashew trees and palms tucked away in a secluded, little known get-away, the team praised God for his faithfulness, enabling, [...]

How I spent my Easter school break in S. Sudan

August 17, 2008 in Teams | Tagged

Stifling heat, dripping sweat, curious stares, Easter morning, this is Sudan. To be more precise, this is South Sudan. Together my parents and I went into Sudan to work with a team of high school students in building houses. It was an unforgettable experience just to work among such a unique people group.
We left Lokichogio, [...]

FAQ’s about the Didinga of South Sudan

August 13, 2008 in Teams | Tagged

The Didinga people originated in Ethiopia, and migrated across the valley that separates SE Ethiopia from the Didinga Mountains.
Previous to the migration the present day tribes of Merle, Boya and Didinga were one tribe. For reasons that are unclear the three tribes split, although their languages are still very closely related. The Boya and Didinga [...]