Goma in Turmoil

I(Michael) received this email today:

I am sending this message to everyone in my personal address book. As a board member of Light of Africa Network, I am asking that each person take time out of their busy schedule to pray for the safety and well being of our missionary couple, Camille and Esther Ntoto, who are in this war torn region of the world in the DR Congo. We just spoke to Camille. The borders are closed. Esther is coming home from Belgium and WILL NOT return to Goma. It is too dangerous! She is praying and hoping that she will be able to meet Camille in Kinshasa (a much safer area for the time being.) Our prayers should always be with the people of Congo; the victims of rape, the children; the families torn apart, and yes, even the men that are creating this violence. We need to pray for their souls that God may place His hand upon their hearts for a deep change from within. Our Lord can do this. Please pray!

Please pray for Camille. He is stuck in Goma and trying to find an airline seat out of the area. He is trying to move around without much notice. His leg has just been taken out of a cast and he is struggling with that issue, too. Pray that he can close up the house, transfer funds and proceed safely to meet Esther. By praying, we will remember that “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) Please pray that God will provide that refuge and strength to Camille and Esther as they continue through day by day. PLEASE, PLEASE take a moment from your day and pray. Through prayer, we can make a difference and at this moment we need to stand together and show the power of prayer.

Pray does work! Let us commit to it and do it without quitting.

Grace and Peace,

Michael.