Saturday, June 14, 2008

Good News From Chad At Last!

March 2008: Neil and Pam Donoghue work in eastern Chad, providing custom made wheelchairs that are able to travel through the sand. They face many challenges in doing this. Because of daylight power limitations, all cutting and fitting is done with a hacksaw and file, with grinding done at night when they have electricity.
Last month, they received a very pleasant phone call from Mr. Mark Richard, the Director of Hope Haven International Ministries in South Dakota. He said he wanted to send them a container of 150 tricycle-type wheelchairs to Chad. What a wonderful blessing this would be for the 150 recipients who would find mobility as a result!
However, they are in Chad and often what appears on the surface to be so easy, oftentimes becomes very complex. There are still some logistical challenges, but they are convinced that if God wants those chairs to arrive, doors will open.
The Donoghues are currently working with the U.N. and an American aid organization and things are looking good. They have been impressed by their optimism and willingness to help.

They are asking us to pray for them:

"There were 6 hurdles for the gift of the 150 wheelchairs to be a reality, and there's only one more left...but it looks impossible, so, since we serve the God of impossibilities, would you pray with us, that if this is His will, it WILL happen!! The chairs will take about 20 minutes each to assemble and will work well in the rough conditions here in Chad. WHAT a huge blessing it would be for the 150! Guess what else they want to include in the container:

150........... Pairs of Crutches

30........... Walkers

40........... Seat Cushions

50........... Canes


So, pray hard with us, ok??
"

Chadian rebels launch town attack

Chadian rebels launch town attack
Chadian rebels (file image)
Chadian rebels have threatened to advance on the country's capital

Anti-government rebels in Chad have launched an attack on the town of Goz Beida, near the border with Sudan.

The United Nations reported fighting in the town, which is home to 15,000 Darfur refugees.

A rebel leader said Goz Beida had fallen to his forces and they would take the capital N'Djamena by Sunday.

Chadian Communication Minister Mahamat Hissene told the BBC that government forces were being organised to defend the capital.

The rebels reportedly launched an offensive in the east of the country on Wednesday, and Mr Hissene said the rebels were being armed and organised by Sudan.

They claim to have twice as many vehicles and men as when they attacked N'Djamena in February.

The insurgents had sought to overthrow President Idriss Deby and they managed to reach his palace before being repelled.


*** Please pray for God:

  • - to have mercy on the people of Chad
  • - to protect the innocent as this latest attack unfolds
  • - to bring lasting peace to Chad in which the country can move forward and develop in every way, as He chooses

Full Article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7454749.stm