A Day to Celebrate the Youth

Last Friday June 26th many gathered together to celebrate the youth. Speeches were shared to congratulate those youth who have finished their S3 level of education, which is the last year of secondary here in s. Sudan. Other speeches were given to encourage the youth and to increase their hunger to live to their full potential. Children/youth choirs from around the Mundri area took their turn sharing song and dance. The singing and dancing was for me, the most enjoyable part of the celebration.
As words of praise and approval were being given, and hearts and minds being encouraged, I couldn’t keep the thought of school doors still being closed from entering my mind. The school strike has now entered its fourth week. Children and youth may have left the celebration on Friday feeling motivated and excited to succeed in their academics, but these hearts and minds will have to continue waiting. But with all events here in Mundri praise and thanksgiving are always given to God and we will keep praising Him for the doors that do open and trusting Him to guide the discussions going on, and to reveal a helpful solution. Please continue to keep this school strike in prayer.