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Word from the Bishop Rt. Rev’d. Anthony D. Poggo I had a wonderful time during my sabbatical. While on sabbatical, I rested and relaxed. I also had time for reflection. I spent a lot of time reading and writing on the book of Nehemiah. I chose the book of Nehemiah because we in South Sudan identify with Nehemiah as one who lived in exile and received a call to return to Jerusalem to re-build the wall of the city. It was good to spend time at Ridley Hall. I joined the students and faculty in the daily prayers as well as the weekly Holy Communion service at the chapel. I felt welcomed and became part of the E-staircase family. I would like to thank the Ridley Hall Community for the warm hospitality that I experienced. Rt. Rev’d. Anthony D. Poggo One of the memorable things was an event that Ridley Hall arranged at Lambeth Palace – there is more on this in a separate article in the newsletter. A number of former mission partners came for this. I had not seen some of them for 25 years or so. During my sabbatical, I visited different many parts of the UK. Most weekends, I was not involved in any preaching but was either interviewed and was asked to say something on the situation in South Sudan and also of the church in Kajo-Keji and South Sudan. It was good to be able to go to some services and not to have responsibility for (part of) the service, a rare thing for me. I was also able to visit CMS Ireland in Belfast, something that I had wanted to do for a long time. I enjoyed my time in Northern Ireland and met with a number of new and old friends. One of the challenges was the weather; it snowed a lot. I understand that it was the coldest March in 50 years! I returned to South Sudan from such a cold weather to a very hot Juba with temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius. I would like to thank all those who prayed for me during my sabbatical as well as those who offered hospitality during my visits. I want to thank Rt Rev Hilary Adeba, the Bishop of Yei who was caretaker Bishop of Kajo-Keji during my sabbatical. I thank my family for allowing me to be away for my sabbatical. New office It was good to be back and to start work in our new diocesan office. This new office was build with funds collected from different donors within South Sudan and elsewhere. We had two fund raising events each in Kajo-Keji and Juba. Additionally, the United Thanks Offering (UTO) gave us a generous grant through the Diocese of Bethlehem that made it possible for us to complete the construction within one year. I would like to thank all those who made this possible and as we say in Bari, tinate losu, meaning: thank you all. Our finance team informed me that we have a shortfall of US $ 3,766 to pay off the contractor. The necessary work on a wall and other finishing jobs require an additional amount of US$ 17,100. <strong>Voice</strong> of Hope | Issue 3 | May 2013 Page 2
The fulfilled dream By Canon Emmanuel Murye Many people do dream but the question is: Is your dream from God and for God’s kingdom and is your heart prepared to accomplish your dream for the glory of God or it is for your personal gain? In Diocesan Synod of 2005, the Diocese of Kajo-Keji had a vision of six things to do. Those were: the building of house for the Bishop, a Cathedral, a new Diocesan office, the construction of eight primary schools and one secondary school in Romogi and a guest house with modern facilities. The vision was presented first to God through prayers. One of the strategies for fulfilling this dream is what Bishop Manasseh called "preparation of the hearts of people for the greater work of God’s kingdom". The current Bishop of the Diocese of Kajo-Keji said: if the vision is of God, He will provide. These great men of God all focus on transformation of the people of Kajo-Keji and focus on God, the provider. New Diocesan office at Romogi Through the help of many, the Diocese of Kajo-Keji was able to construct this beautiful new office. We now have an encouraging working environment, with adequate solar power. Staffs are now attracted to working even up to late hours because of conducive working environment. Without the peace that the Lord has given to this nation, the Diocese would have not attained this building. The presence of peace provides an environment for social, economic and infrastructural development. Therefore whatever you have given, you gave it to the Lord and for the extension of his kingdom and for his glory in Kajo-Keji. May the Lord bless you and your charity or organisation. I once again would like to thank the Diocesan partners, UTO and the Diocese of Bethlehem, our government, individuals, our Kuku 'sons and daughters' both overseas and within the country. We also thank the Diocesan staff and the Christians from various parishes in the Diocese. We also acknowledge the Twins Company for beginning the construction without deposit. They started by faith trusting that the church will pay them later. If the hearts are prepared for God’s work, they will do greater things for God and the nation. Indeed with God all things are possible. <strong>Voice</strong> of Hope | Issue 3 | May 2013 Page 3
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