There are 3 main tribal groups living in the Biwat Settlement and because of a murder, two of them have been fighting on and off the past couple weeks. Over the past 5 years or so that we've been involved in this settlement, we have definitely witnessed the people there facing much unrest and uncertainty because of similar situations. This time has been equally unsettling, and the people have not been able to even sleep soundly at night, never knowing when the fighting would begin again. And this time, the weapons were not only bushknives and sticks, but also guns. More than once, the people had to flee their homes for their safety, only to also have many belongings and food stolen while they were finding safety elsewhere. As is also very common, to take revenge houses have been set on fire. And that is what happened today. The majority of our church people come from the tribe that is not directly involved in the fighting, but they still had to flee their homes today again, not knowing how far the fires would spread. They live pretty closely together in there.
Ian and Tim just went to drive a large group of them over to the church to sleep there for the night. They do not know what will happen to their homes while they are away. A very difficult situation for them. But at least they will be safe.
Please pray for these displaced families, but also that the Lord will bring His peace---lasting peace---into the Biwat Community through the power of His Word and Spirit.
Thank you, as always, for your prayers!
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the people in Biwat. Keith Sikkema
We will pray with you.
How awful for the people of Biwat to have to flee again. Thank God for Tim & Ian helping them out. We remember when we were in Biwat that violence was happening right around us. The Biwat people and you all are in our prayers and thoughts.
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