Swords Into Plowshares independence Archives

July 24, 2013

South Sudan’s journey to independence

Posted 1:07pm

by Anna Folz Our partners in World Mission have issued a call to prayer for South Sudan in this extremely tense time in the country’s history. Presbyterians have a long history of partnership with the people of South Sudan. This brief reflection on South Sudan’s independence seems appropriate at this moment. On July 11, 2013, South… Read more »

July 7, 2011

Independence Eve for South Sudan

Posted 11:23am

As these words are posted, it is early evening on 8 July 2011 in Sudan. Tomorrow brings independence for South Sudan – and significant changes for the peoples of what is now Sudan and what tomorrow will be two countries – South Sudan and Sudan. Reports of violence continue. Plans for celebrations are in place…. Read more »

May 13, 2011

Pray with the people of Sudan as South Sudan prepares for independence

Posted 7:47pm

Prayers are always in order for the people of Sudan. Prayers are particularly in order as July 9 – the date when South Sudan becomes an independent nation draws near. Our sisters and brothers in Sudan and around the world…

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