Category: Mercy Ministries

Before and After

On By Jacob LeeIn Evangelism, Mercy Ministries1 Comment

 

Before Surgery
Before Surgery

Reaching Africa’s Unreached has had the privilege of helping this child with corrective surgery. The child was discovered while we were having a medical and evangelistic outreach in Yumbe District which is located in northwestern Ugandan. The child needs one more followup surgery in one month.

We also have the opportunity to help distribute the first ever translation of the New Testament in Aringa. Each New Testament cost 7,500 Ugandan Shillings (which is around $3 depending on the exchange rate). Aringa in the main language in Yumbe District which is predominantly Muslim.

Please pray for us and support us in these efforts if you are willing and able.

See:  https://reachingafricasunreached.org/donations/

Thank you!

After surgery
After Surgery

First hand report from Bor South Sudan

On By Jacob LeeIn Mercy Ministries
With Daniel (the tall one) who is a Dinka from Bor South Sudan
With Daniel  who is a Dinka from Bor South Sudan

Sam and Daniel
Sam and Daniel

 

These are drugs which have thus far been purchased with donations.

 

1) Coatem(Anti-malarial) 100 adult doses

2)Doxycycline ……………500 caps

3)Ciprofloxaciline tabs…..500 tablates

4)Erythromycine tabs …..1,000 tablets(one tin)

5)Metronidazole  tabs…….1,000 tablets(one tin)

6)Cotrimoxazole tabs……..1,000 tablets(one tin)

7)Ascorbic acid tabs……….1,000 tablets(one tin)

8)Albendazole tabs…………500 tablets

9)Magnesium trisilicate……1,000 tablets(one tin)

10)Folic acid tabs…………..1,000 tablets(one tin)

11)Ferrous-sulphate………..1,000 tablets(one tin)

12)Paracetamol tabs………1,000 tablets(one tine)

13)Nystatine/vaginal Pessaries……100 adult doses

14)Clotrimazole1% cream…………..100 creams

15)Benzyl Benzoate………………….20 creams

16)Calamine lotion 100mls…………10 bottles

17)Amoxycillin caps…………………1,000 caps(one tin)

18)Syrups Amoxycillin……………..50 syrups

19)Syrup Chlorophenical……………50 syrups

20)Syrup Ferrous Sulphate/Ferro-B..20 syrups

21)Tetracycline eye ointment…….50 eye ointments

22)Chlorophenical eye ointment….50 ointments

23)Gention violet 25g tin……………1 tin

24)Disposable gloves…………………1 box

25)gauze hydrophyllic 90cm by 91cm…..one

26)Elastic bandage 7.5cm by 45cm

27)Chlorhexidine/cetrimid 1.5/15% 1L

28)Omeprazole 20mg……..500 caps

29)Griseofulvin tablets…….50 tablets

30)Nystatine syrups……….50 syrups

31)Vitamin B……………….1,000 talets(one tin)

32)Vitamin B-coplex……..1,000 tablets(one tin)

South Sudan Prayer Alert

On By Jacob LeeIn Mercy Ministries, Missions
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Dear Praying Friends and Family,

May your Christmas be blessed! In this time of celebration let us remember those who are suffering and in need of the Savior’s presence and gracious help.

I earnestly request your prayers for South Sudan. Some of you may have been keeping up with the news. It has been covered here, in the United States, somewhat, but not as thoroughly  as BBC Africa. This past week there was a coup attempt in South Sudan and the violence has been increasing. South Sudan is the newest country in the world; it has not had a smooth start.

RAU is just on the Ugandan side of the border between Uganda and South Sudan, around 50 miles south of Juba, the capitol city.  As refugees flood into Uganda we want to be able to show the love of Jesus to them. As Christians we are called to go to and not away from those who are in the midst of suffering. My dear friend, Kevin Tuner, has often exhorted me, “Jacob,run to the battle!” That is our calling. Please pray for us too as we seek to demonstrate the love of Christ! We fly back to to Entebbe Jan. 13th and then travel by bus to RAU.

RAU is south of Juba located just inside the Ugandan border
RAU is south of Juba just inside the Ugandan border

Here are several articles to help inform you and spur you on in your praying for South Sudan:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25502457

Carol and I are enjoying our time with family and friends. Holding and playing with the grandchildren has been a precious gift from God. In the midst of this joy my mind often goes to place of our calling and all the more so with what is happening in South Sudan. Any gift you give for relief efforts for refugees coming our way would be much appreciated. I will “be on the ground” to make sure your gift is not wasted on “administration” costs and used wisely ( See: When Helping  Hurts)
The only way things  ultimately change is by the gospel of grace changing people from the inside out. God’s means of doing this is through strong local churches preaching and living out the gospel in their communities and planting other Christ exalting churches where there is no church.There are so many such places in Northwestern Uganda and South Sudan!

Our calling at RAU is to strengthen the pastors of these churches so that they can be multiplying churches and to plant churches in unreached areas The Lord has strategically placed us in this area and at this time! Please continue in your prayers and help us financially if you can. In my last newsletter I presented some of our needs. You can review them here: https://reachingafricasunreached.org/2013/12/15/christmas-in-texas/

With our accumulated air miles we have room to take back with us resources for pastors. A favorite of mine to give to pastors is Wayne Grudem’s Bible Doctrine. It is one resource for pastors which helps them equip their congregations with sound Biblical teaching. If some of you could send several to Lifegate/RAU (395 Lifegate, Seguin,TX.78155) we will take them and personally give them to a pastor. It would have to arrive before Friday Jan. 10th. It is a gift which will keep on giving! Here is where it can be purchased at Amazon: https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox?compose=14324e2b760ee9f6

Thank you all for your faithful prayers and support.

 

  Jacob (for the both of us)

 

 

Web Site: www.ReachingAfricasUnreached.com
Blog: www.ReachingAfricasUnreached.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReachingAfricasUnreached

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For those who have asked, small packages and letters may safely be sent to:

Jacob & Carol Lee, PO. 55, Moyo Uganda, East Africa

Our “wish lists” may be found at Amazon

 

The greatest evil is having the gospel and not doing everything within our power to get it to those who do not have it. May the Lord grant each of us His followers the wherewithal to be obedient disciples!  

Tax deductible  charitable donations may  be made via PayPal.  PayPal also has a way to make reoccurring monthly gifts. To do so  please click their link below. PayPal deducts  a small amount from each gift as a processing fee. All gifts given through PayPal are now tax deductible as Reaching Africa’s Unreached has 501 c3 tax exempt status as a charitable organization.  If you wish to write a check you may write it out to R.A.U. and mail it to Lifegate Missions, 395 Lifegate Ln., Seguin Texas 78155.

*If you have questions on donations please email me at JacobLeeRAU@gmail.com

1999 Land Cruiser Found

On By Jacob LeeIn Discipleship, Evangelism, Mercy Ministries, News and Status Updates1 Comment

1999 Landcruiser Update August 1, 2013: The funds have been graciously supplied and this vehicle is on its way to us. Thank you Lord!

Co-worker Patrick’s car man has found this Diesel LX long 4WD 1999 Land Cruiser (Model:KC-HZJ77V) in Japan. Buying a used vehicle in Uganda or South Sudan, unless from a person one knows well and trusts, is not advisable. This Cruiser has 145620km (about 90,000 miles),4200cc, and in very good condition for $15,000 to Mombasa. It would take another $6,000+- to transport it into Uganda, pay taxes, and make it bush ready (snorkel, roof rack, brush guards/bumpers,winch… ). The vehicle would be used for gospel and medical outreaches throughout North Uganda, South Sudan, and Northeastern D.R. Congo. We currently have $11,500 for this vehicle or another one like it. Please pray for the rest and consider helping. You may email me at JacobLeeRAU@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!

“The Least of These”

On By Jacob LeeIn Discipleship, Mercy Ministries, Missions

Let’s get the right doctrine from the right scripture texts!

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“The Least of These”: An Example of the Right Doctrine from the Wrong Text

 by Justin Taylor

In Matthew 24:35-40, Jesus says: “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ’Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’”

Craig Blomberg comments:

The majority perspective has understand Jesus’ ‘brothers’ in verse 40 to refer to spiritual kin, as the term (adelphoi) does elsewhere in Matthew in every instance in which biological siblings are not in view (see 5:22-24, 47; 7:3-5; 12:48-50; 18:15 twice, 21, 35; 23:8; 28:10).

The term ‘little ones’, of which ‘the least’ (25:40, 45) is the superlative form, also without exception in Matthew refers to disciples (10:42; 18:6, 10, 14; cf. also 5:19 and 11:11).

This makes the point of Jesus’ teaching closely parallel to Matthew 10:42: Jesus’ itinerant followers (today we might call them Christian missionaries) must be cared for by those to whom they minister. Affording material help to those who preach in the name of Jesus demonstrates acceptance of the missionaries’ message at the spiritual level . . . This view is almost certainly correct.

Today, however, the prevailing interpretation is that Jesus is teaching about the need to help the dispossessed whether or not they are Christian. . . .

This is obviously an important biblical theme, but is far less likely to be the focus of this particular passage, given the consistent meaning of the terms and the larger context of parables focusing on the disciples (24:43-25:46).

—Craig L. Blomberg, Neither Poverty nor Riches: A Biblical Theology of Material Possessions, New Studies in Biblical Theology, ed. D. A. Carson (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2000), 126; my emphasis.