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Simple Gifts: The Power of Used Eye Glasses
“I am the LORD… I will take you by the hand and keep you; I will give you as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.” – Isaiah 42:7 ...
“When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers”: A brief history of South Sudan
To understand the work we do at Connecting Lives International Mission (CLIM), it is helpful to know more about the history of South Sudan. South Sudan is a very young country – it only gained independence from the North in 2011. But the fighting in South Sudan is...
Longar’s Story: “Did you come from where God lives?”
CLIM's heart is for transformation, for a region that was destroyed to be renewed. More than buildings and services, we long to see the people of South Sudan healed and restored, especially the children whose parents were killed in the fighting. Today we are...
Milestone Achieved: Pastor Matthew’s Church Building Is Finished
This month we are celebrating a major milestone for one of CLIM's sponsored pastors: Matthew Deng's church is finished. For Pastor Matthew and his congregation, this building is many years in the making. CLIM has supported Pastor Matthew for 10 years. We first met...
Newsletter Archive
Spring 2019
This trip marked many wonderful anniversaries — the 20th anniversary of my first trip to South Sudan, the 14th anniversary of the clinic, and the 10th anniversary of the orphanage school. Wow! Learn more here.
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Christmas 2018
Our children at the orphanage in Akuak Rak are finishing up the school year. They will be on break the month of December and the new term begins in January. Read more here.
Spring 2017
Updates from our trip to Uganda to minister to South Sudanese refugees. The CLIM team led workshops on healing and saw God do many beautiful and healing things during our time. Read more here.
Christmas 2016
Although there are shortages everywhere and the roads are dangerous to travel, Pastor Matthew is growing his congregation in Juba and boldly teaching healing and renewal. Read more updates here.
Summer 2016
This newsletter we are praising God for a new roof for Pastor Matthew and safety for our students! As the political coalition in South Sudan deteriorates, our cause and hope remain strong. Read more here.
Christmas 2015
This newsletter we give updates from wonderful reunions on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Read more here.
Summer 2015
Spring 2015
We celebrated our first 8th grade graduation at Hope Christian School this Spring! Learn more about the school that CLIM started 7 years ago, as well as trip updates from South Sudan and Turkey in this newsletter.
Summer 2014
We thank God for bountiful blessings! The Answering the Call team planted 220 tree seedlings with the schoolchildren of Akuak Rak. Read more here.
Spring 2014
This winter, the CLIM team ministered to Sudanese refugees in trauma workshops in Kenya that brought release and healing for almost 100 participants. Read more about the trip here.
Spring 2013
The CLIM team led several healing workshops in Western Equatoria for issues relating to the Lord’s Resistance Army this winter. It was powerful to see people release their burdens of pain and grief and let the Prince of Peace minister to their trauma. Read more here.
Spring 2012
The CLIM team was greeted by a surprise on their trip this winter: Local community leaders had pooled their money to finish the roof of the school! Read all about it here.
Spring 2011
We praise God for a peaceful referendum in Sudan this Spring. To read more about the next steps for South Sudan, click here.
Fall 2010
Wonderful updates of our children, as well as improvements made and in the works for the school and the clinic. Read more and learn about the upcoming referendum here.
Spring 2009
Requests from local Darfurians as well as updates from visiting South Sudanese in Uganda, Kenya, and Israel. Read all about the winter trip here.
Christmas 2008
Updates from many of our students as well as dreams for a possible school for orphans in South Sudan. Read all this and more here.
Spring 2008
The Mustard Seed Clinic is open! After many years of work, generous donations, and logistical miracles, the team saw the structure finished and in use this winter. Read all about our trip here.
Fall 2007
Our network is growing! From new teams coming to Aweil to stateside gatherings, read about the community God is building for South Sudan.