When Peter Mazedi joined our Bible School, he was shy and
rather too reserved for my liking. I prefer students who come pumped up, firing
questions on everything that doesn’t make sense to them. Peter was different. When he spoke or answered a question, all the students seemed
to agree his view was theirs too. I can’t recall how he heard of the Bible
school but he was among the first to register. He’s light skinned and for a
Sudanese, that stands you out. He’s a native of Yambio, a growing town located in
the Equatoria south west region of Southern Sudan.
Our first one-on-one encounter was forgettable, he came late
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th a flimsy excuse and I reacted. But as the lessons progressed, I grow fond
of this guy. He struck me as a very thoughtful student, always speaking with
measured words and showing more interest than most by always completing reading
and written assignments. He made me feel I was succeeding with my work by sharing
his views on various topics. He converted during one of our recent meetings, but didn’t really understand
what following Jesus meant.
Four years down the road, our relationship has grown. His
last email to me recently reads:
My dear father in the Lord, I am in
Juba. I took my annual leave from April – May to visit my family in Yambio, it
was a joyous moment for me after long time without to me.
I wish we meet, so that I can at least
share with you how the Lord is so merciful to me and my family which I can’t
tell you all on the net. It is true that I didn’t know much about God and his
faithfulness and how to wait upon him. I won’t forget you in my life till I
die. I was waiting for one step to write to you.
To mention few:
1/ I am fellowshipping in Juba
Christian Center (JCC), as a sanctuary keeper. I love working with hand for the
Lord b’se he provide me the strength & heathy. We do conduct prayer at the
Ministry every Monday. I am known as Abuna [Reverend Father or Pastor] due to
my conduct (I am not boast of it b’se it isn’t my doing, I know He is the one
protecting me in everything.)
2/ Brother I didn’t know that I will
study again in my live. But He has done it for me. I had no paper, I was
unqualified to enter University. I was courageous and went back to Secondary
School. Our result was out and I passed well, now we have submitted the
admission for Sudanese Universities’ intake.
3/ My wife is very strong and
powerful in the Lord. She has more testimonies.
My God is everything I need in life.
I see my destiny bright, whatever suffer I encounter, I see it nothing. It
is for my salvation and my family that I met you.
In Love,
Peter Mazedi
Juba
students started the Bible school that year, only 6 graduated. He was one of
them. why just 6?
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