Praise God!
The container of medicine arrived in Port Mombasa this week, and we were getting concerned that port fees would start to accrue if the funds didn't come through in a timely manner to pay for transportation to South Sudan. Over coffee this morning I received an email stating that a donor was willing to advance the exact amount we needed. So, the work moves ahead... and we trust that the team on the ground will soon have the medicine in hand for distribution to those who need it the most...Our goal now is to raise the monthly support needed to ensure a steady flow of medicine and medical equipment.
In another show of God's provision, we were able to find a shipper who can move the medical supplies from Mombasa, Kenya to Nimule, Sudan for $4,500 - half of what we had originally anticipated. We have updated our donation forms to reflect this change - now a mere $5 pays to move the container one mile. Please do not forget that we still need to raise the money to pay for moving the container, although it is currently moving. Also pray that the shipping will be smooth, without major delays because of weather, truck failure, or human intervention.
It is a real joy to be connected to people who care enough to respond to the desperate need of those who don't have much of a voice in this world. Thank you.
Robert Kirkman