Reaching the Nuba with Nubians

Early in 2011, I used this blog to introduced Kuku Mahadi, a dear friend and disciple of the Lord Jesus, who has an undying passion for his people in the Nuba Mountains. A detailed story of his kingdom journeys was told by a darling sister, Shannon Morgan – Through Hell To Jesus

Last year, Kuku and a few friends, some of whom are students in different secondary schools in Yei and all from various tribes in the Nuba Mountains, felt led of God to go start a church (Cush for Christ Bible Church a.k.a Restoration Centre), with the vision of taking the gospel back to their vastly unreached peoples in the Nuba Mountains.

They started their meetings under a mango tree and now, a proper shelter is needed as members are well over 120 adults, many of whom are Muslim converts. 

The joyful testimonies of these Muslim converts witness to God’s abounding presence and power among these brethren. Of note is the conversion of Kuku’s mother.

She was a Muslim. Fleeing the ongoing war in the Nuba Mountains, she arrived Yei to the warm embrace of friends and family. Safety was on her mind but God had much more.

She entered a church for the first time, the Sunday following her arrival in Yei. To the amazement of Kuku, who didn’t even know his mother was in church, until he was asked to introduce the new comers. 

Kuku witnessed his mother accept the Lord Jesus there. Now, his entire family, who are taking refugee in Yei are saved.

What a dream come true!

Construction of their church hall is ongoing and funds are needed for building materials to finish the project. We solicit your kind contribution towards this.

There’s also an overwhelming need for training these young focused leaders, in many areas of life and ministry. 

They acknowledge they can’t accomplish their mission independently. If God is stirring your heart to connect with such a young church with a great vision, please don’t hesitate.

Fueled with a passion to reach their people with the gospel, they intend to make a short-term mission trip to the refugee camp in Yida, where civilians mostly Nubians, fleeing the war between Sudanese government forces and rebels from the North Sudanese People Liberation Movement (SPLM-North), are taking refuge. 

Some of these lads were once refugees in Kenya and Uganda, during the Sudan/South Sudan civil war that ended in 2005. They understand the challenges and pains of refugee life.

A population of over 74,000 people, over 18,000 families from many tribes without access to the gospel are now gathered in this refugee camp in Yida. What a strategic spot for Kingdom exploits!! 

God, in His sovereign power, continues to use difficult situations, like displacement of peoples on account of wars or natural disasters, to relocate them where they could be more easily accessed with the gospel. Will we seize the moment and make the many opportunities around the world, like this one, priority Kingdom business?

The aim of these young Nubians from Cush for Christ Bible Church in Yei, is to reach this camp with the gospel and witness Christ to individual families and people groups there. 

Trips like this are at the core of our mission and discipleship strategy. Com’on Jesus!!

If you’d love to make this trip with them or feel led to support their cause, kindly contact Kuku Mahadi – kukukatu@yahoo.com; +211-955-513768; +211-954-321366 or contact me.

Please pray for the leaders of this young church, for deeper intimacy with the Lord and abounding fruit.

May the Lord Jesus continue to receive His due from our corporate labours. Amen!