The Diocese of Maiwut is located in the NW of South Sudan, on the border with Ethiopia. Rooted in Jesus was introduced to the diocese in January 2023. By the end of the year 117 groups had completed the first two books, and all the group leaders had met together to share their experiences and evaluate the programme. This led to a request for a follow-up conference, which was held in January 2024 and attended by most of the existing leaders along with 50 training for the first time.
The Rooted in Jesus team, January 2024
The groups have gone from strength to strength, and we are delighted to pass on the following report just received from Revd John Jamuth, the Diocesan Coordinator:
“The Rooted in Jesus programme has not provided the Gospel outreach only, the team has provided a lasting friendship for both children and adults. Everywhere I visited, the people kept asking where the Rooted in Jesus team is. I smile beautifully knowing that a strong connection has been made. The group leaders and those attended the conference were still had a memories of the training and stories shared during the conference.
A Rooted in Jesus group now working through Book 3
“The coordinator team are busy visiting group leaders and encouraged those who had difficulties. Further to this, the translation team has finished the translation of the Rooted in Jesus Junior book 1 (a course in Christian Discipleship for children). The translation team has now started book 2.
Achievements:
- 166 group leaders are still leading their groups successfully
- Rooted in Jesus Junior Book 1 – translation for children has finished
- Church and community: both women and men involved equally
- The programme has reached Christian and non-Christians directly and indirectly
- New groups have been formed well
- Books 1&2 have been completed and certificates have been awarded.”
A RinJ Womens’ group and a RinJ Youth Group have also moved on to Book 3
This report was prepared by Rev. John Jamuth Pathot, Diocese of Maiwut, Rooted in Jesus – Coordinator
Approved by: Bishop Peter Gatbel Kunen Lual, Diocesan Bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Maiwut
Rooted in Jesus is published and supported by The Mathetes Trust. We are particularly grateful to The Relay Trust for sponsoring the conferences in Maiwut.
Posted 29 July 2024
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