Fierce fighting began in South Sudan two years ago, but civilians are still being killed today, it was reported in February.
Women are being raped, families are burned alive in their homes and the country is on the brink of famine.
But Edward Kajivora, who leads Bible Society’s work in South Sudan, says: ‘thousands of people are coming to faith in Jesus in refugee camps and are being baptised.’
Getting Bibles to people
50 times more Bibles are being provided than before the war, in Dinka and Nuer languages representing both sides of the conflict.
Edward isn’t allowed to distribute Scripture in refugee camps. Every Sunday he delivers boxes of Bibles to nearby churches so that refugees can buy a subsidised copy when they visit.
Given the situation, Bible Society has halted all literacy and translation work, diverting funds and effort to meet the demand for Bibles among refugees. The team in Juba are overstretched. But Edward said: ‘I’m committed to serving the Lord. If we close down Bible Society here the people will have no hope.’
