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in the The Bible says, “So faith comes by

hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ,” (ESV, Romans 10:17).

all people (Ephesians 2:16-17). I urged members of these communities to remove all enmity and to leave no impediment to unity and peace.

The speaker of Kajokeji County, on behalf of the government, expressed appreciation for the initiative played by the churches and civil organizations in Kajokeji. The

conference concluded with a

resolution that the churches in Kajokeji, South Sudan, and Moyo in Uganda, continue with the peace, reconciliation,

and dialogue

process.

The resolution

called for churches in the communities to do more evangelism and to promote peace. Peace clubs should be formed in all Baptist primary and secondary schools as well as in government schools as well. The Baptist Convention of South Sudan

held its assembly in Yei from January 26 to February 1, 2015, with more than 1,600 Baptists

Sudan. Participants were drawn from seven counties, Yei,

Nimule, Magwi and Morobo.

attending from across South Lainya,

During the conference 73 people gave

their lives to Jesus Christ. Many others were strengthened and revived.

Edward Dima Leju Pastor, First Baptist Church Kajokeji

President, Baptist Convention of South Sudan

Juba, Kajokeji,

Left and above: A peace and reconciliation meeting in South Sudan

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