by admin | Dec 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Young Marguerite* had a very dark secret that not even her parents knew: she was a child witch. Often when the northeastern Congolese city hushed for the night, Marguerite slipped into the open night air and quietly made her way to the graveyard where she met other...
by admin | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
On a dark night in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a lawless man broke into a humble house where a single mother and her children lived. In the chaos that ensued, the oldest son recognized that the intruder intended to molest his mother. The Congolese boy...
by admin | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Known for their cruelty and fear-producing tacts, robbers are a constant threat for people in Congo’s rural communities. While Congolese missionary Thomas Ongasa understood the risk in his humble country home, he didn’t realize that his involvement with...
by admin | Feb 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
The tension of political unrest filled the city with turbulence. Quick-tempers flared and locals took sides for and against the government. The busy market was always a hub of activity, crammed with rickety make-shift booths where every sort of local product hung from...
by admin | Dec 5, 2019 | FEATURED, History, Recent History, Stories From The Beginning, Success Stories, Uncategorized
The lusty cry of a newborn pierces the night as new life is ushered into the world. A young mother smiles to see her baby for the first time. “The child is strong,” the midwife nods. Being born is a miracle, but in the Democratic Republic of Congo, living to celebrate...
