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Strengthening the family unit in the South Sudan
The vast majority of families in the South Sudan have been devastated by the impact of 23 years of civil war. Those in the Islamic government from the north have succeeded in their plan to destroy the fundamental fabric of the South Sudan's Christian community. Between 1983-2005, millions were killed and millions more fled the region for refuge in neighboring countries due to the atrocities being perpetrated against them.The impact of this displacement was far reaching. Most marriages were destroyed, with many women being left as widows or abandoned. The levels of separation, divorce, polygamy, fornication, adultery, and co-habitation are now staggering.
The peace agreement (CPA) signed between the north and the South Sudan to end the war and hostility has paved the way for many of the families trapped in refugee camps to return to their homeland and rebuild their communities. However, the men and women who are now returning fled the country when they were very young. Many of them lost their parents in the war and were raised without the stabilizing influence of a father and mother in the home. This has left an entire generation void of a basic understanding of the purpose and function of godly marriage and the vital role it plays in restoring their country.
Operation Nehemiah has created a Marriage Discipleship and Scholarship Program for Christian Couples seeking to understand God's principles for building solid homes. Each couple is individually counseled by mature Elders in the Church, and are required to demonstrate a working knowledge and commitment to Biblical marriage before entering into the marriage covenant. Those who complete the discipleship program are then given a $1500.00 wedding scholarship which covers the cost of traditional dowries and the wedding celebration.
Strengthening Families Fund - Total Project Cost: $1000
Your gift can help young Christian families to start new life and be a part of an emerging God loving community.
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