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Taste and See

Psalm 34 – Taste and See that the Lord is Good!

We have been enjoying some time back in Australia, visiting friends, family, churches and community groups. What a blessing it has been, sharing with brothers and sisters in Australia who have been praying and supporting the ministry of His House of Hope.   Graham was asked to preach at one particular sending church who was doing a series on Thankfulness.

Tax Deductibility for Australian Donors!

Good news, South Sudan and ‘finances’ do not normally go together in the same sentence! But we have some exciting news to share that may help many of you who are supporting the work of His House of Hope financially.   OARF (Overseas Aid and Relief Fund) is an arm of Pioneers that is able to grant tax deductibility for projects that are of an aid and development nature. His House of

‘He’s Jesus’

You may think being a doctor in South Sudan is remote and challenging. But it is nothing compared to what Dr Tom faces in Nuba. Read here to find out more.   Over the past twelve months, the Lord has been connecting us more and more with the people of the Nuba mountains. Displaced families from Nuba who are now

Ten Days of Prayer for South Sudan – Days 6-10

December 15, 2014, was the first anniversary of the violence that began the current instability in South Sudan. As we reflected on this, and grieved at the significance, a missionary friend of ours began writing prayers for the nation. Many joined with us, to pray for ten days – from December 15, a day that speaks of death and conflict

Ten Days of Prayer for South Sudan – Days 1-5

December 15, 2014, was the first anniversary of the violence that began the current instability in South Sudan. As we reflected on this, and grieved at the significance, a missionary friend of ours began writing prayers for the nation. Many joined with us, to pray for ten days – from December 15, a day that speaks of death and conflict

Commissioner

A fragile beginning…

Every birth at His House of Hope is special. But there are some births in which we sense the hand of God in unique ways. Here is one of those sacred journeys we have been privileged to be a part of….   A 15 year old girl delivered her first baby pre-term at 29 weeks, with a birth weight of

Camo the chameleon

Fun Fun Fun!

Amidst the struggles of mission in a country like South Sudan, we are given glimpses of God’s creativity and zest for life! It truly is a privilege to be in a trusting relationship with the One True God, our Creator, Saviour, Father and Friend! He loves us in so many ways – and enjoying His creation with Him is one

A dark and sad day for South Sudan

December 15, 2013. In South Africa, it was the burial of Nelson Mandela. In South Sudan, it was the beginning of another war. It will be remembered, as a dark and sad day in the history of Africa, and of the world.   A firefight in the army barracks in Juba became the spark that spread into widespread bloodshed and

500 deliveries at His House of Hope!

We had our 500th delivery at His House of Hope in September 2013. Milestones like this allow us to step back in appreciation and gratitude for all that God has done. So many lives have been impacted by the care women and children have received at His House of Hope.   Our monthly delivery numbers are increasing, with September and

Childbirth in Africa – some medical stories

Childbirth in Africa is complex, particularly in South Sudan. The 1-in-10 lifetime maternal and 1-in-10 infant mortality rates are amongst the worst in the world. Added to this is the complexity of 60 linguo-tribal groups, minimal education, the norm of unattended homebirths, polygamy, witchcraft, malaria, no ambulance network and a society recovering from 25 years of civil war. Here are