"Our
desire is that this web site would not just tell you about us,
but would also serve as a resource of information to help heighten
awareness of what has been taking place in the Democratic Republic
of Congo and to help you better connect with and pray for this
country."
IRC
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Congo Special Report Forgotten
Crisis Conflict
and humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo have
taken the lives of 5.4 million people since 1998 and continue to
leave as many as 45,000 dead every month, according to a new mortality
study released by the International Rescue Committee. MORE>> Fear
of New War as Clashes Erupt on Congos Edge By Lydia Polgreen | The New York Times
Dec 13, 2007 (SAKE, DR Congo) - A major confrontation between the
Congolese Army and a renegade general is plunging the country back
toward war, threatening to undermine the fledgling democratic state
and set off a new regional conflict on a scale not seen here in
years...MORE>> Congo:
The Hidden Toll of the World's Deadliest War By Simon Robinson, Vivienne Walt
June 5, 2006 - Simmering conflict in Congo has killed 4 million
people since 1998, yet few choose to cover the story. TIME looks
at a forgotten nation--and what's needed to prevent the deaths of
millions more... MORE>> Africa
Has Most Nations at Risk - DRC Ranks No. 2 June 29, 2005 (Washington)
- A new study of the world's most at-risk countries says that Ivory
Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan topped the list...
MORE >>
Luke
10:2
And Jesus said to them,
"The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are
few; therefore
pray the Lord of the harvest
to send out laborers into His harvest field."
(NKJV)
"[Todd & Amy] have lived among the Congolese people, built
positive relationships, learned Congo's official language, French,
have preached and taught in the local churches, and have had
blessed, effective ministry." MORE
>>
"Central
Africa is in urgent need of couples like them. They have already
had a number of years experience overseas and are thus better
prepared than most." MORE >>
"Their ministry is desperately needed in this war torn
country. Let us seize this opportunity to accelerate this process
and help Todd and Amy...Heaven's kingdom will rejoice as together
we partner in this endeavor."