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Security affects everyone and the church of Sudan (ESC), Evangelical Mission to realize the much needed peace to
the world over has an enormous influence Church and the Christian Revival boost the economic and social recovery
due to the large number of followers Church. of South Sudan. They have pledged to
who often gather to listen to the word The Vision Church, Full Gospel Church, partner the state government and other
of God. This kind of gathering gives Chrisco Church, Christ Manifestation organizations in the peace building
church leaders a powerful platform to Ministries, Christian Victory Church; process across the entire state.
preach about various aspects of life such Jesus is Coming Church, Kingdom “We want to reach all those areas
as hard work, respecting one another, Connection Ministries and Evangelical where fighting is manifested by raiding
honesty as well as peaceful co-existence. Free Church are the other churches. activities and killing of innocent people
In line with the need for peace and The umbrella organization (UECs) on roads and farms like in Kapoeta and
stability, UECs collectively work for emerged from the joint New Year parts of Torit,” said Rev. Johnson Sebit,
peace and development under the prayers in Torit Freedom Square led by the State Director for Religious Affairs
State Ministry of Culture and Social Reverend Peter Sundar. The Deputy in the state Ministry of Culture and
Development. Governor, Jerome Gama Surur and Torit Social Development.
The churches include: the Presbyterian County Commissioner, William Oyet “2013 needs joint efforts. We will

Church Celebrating the New Year at Torit Freedom Square in Eastern Equatoria State. [Gurtong | Peter Lokale Nakimangole]

Church, Redeemed Gospel Church, the Omoro were also in attendance. soon be coming to your office to work
African Inland Church (AIC), Sudan The church leaders have pledged to together in peace areas and to extend the
Pentecostal Church, Episcopal Church work closely with the state government word of God. Our aim is to preach and

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