wfn.org | Adventist Church Outreach Continues in War Zone

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June 13, 1999
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Adventist Church Outreach Continues in War Zone

Goma, Republic of Congo.   Despite ongoing violence within 
the war zone, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is continuing 
its outreach activities in the Republic of Congo.

"Of course the war is severely disrupting what we do," says 
Jean Emmanuel Nlo Nlo, communication director for 
Adventist Church in the region. "But over 2,000 have joined 
the Church since the beginning of the year."

Seminars by satellite have continued, including ACTS 2000, 
though the use of such high technology equipment attracts 
suspicion from the warring factions. One such downlink site 
was set up at a crossroads and many attended even there, 
reports Nlo Nlo. 

These outreach seminars were well attended in many areas, 
both on the government and rebel sides, including Kinshasa, 
Lubumbashi, and Kivu. 

"These exciting programs are taped for future use," says Nlo 
Nlo, "and we look forward to sharing our faith with many 
more. We hope that the conflict will be quickly resolved so 
that lives may be spared and the country return to peace."