Thoughts From Sudan- Day 1
Arrival/Day 1
After flying from Amsterdam to Entebbe, Uganda, the team and I were tired, so we planned to spend the night in Entebbe and rest up. After dinner, prayer, and great convo, Dawn (one of the ladies on our team) heard a familiar tune coming from the front room of our living quarters. We gathered around a small television, and watched as a local Ugandan Hip-hop music video show ended featuring a new video from none other than our brother Trip Lee! It was like God was confirming He was with us. I mean, what are the chances that at that moment the very people who would most appreciate seeing Trip’s “Invasion” video were there to see it? God was and is with us.
We woke up and hopped on a plane to Sudan the next day. After an hour in the sky, we came in for a landing on a small dirt road in Yei, Sudan. We are working alongside a Sudanese church and a ministry called His Voice, which has opened multiple orphanages. Upon landing, I had no feelings of anxiety just a desire for God to work.
Once our plane door opened we were moved to tears as some 20 or more children sang to us. “Welcome, welcome to Sudan…welcome brothers…welcome sisters…welcome to Sudan,” their pleasant voices sang. All of these beautiful voices were orphaned, but the provision of God was evident in their smiles. The lead pastor of the Sudanese Church, “Bishop,” allowed the children to look inside our plane, since they had never seen the inside of one before. The widows who are employed to care for the children kept order for the excited faces that were giddy at their first encounter with the interior of an airplane. I was overjoyed.
As we rode into the village, villagers who had been anticipating our arrival greeted us on both sides of the road. Once we pulled up to the compound the church owns, we were greeted again by an array of drums, beautiful singing, and wooden string instruments. It was an overwhelming sight. I was torn between capturing it on film and just taking in the moment. After worship songs and prayer, I was again reminded of what I am always keenly aware of beyond American soil–God’s presence is everywhere. Dinner, free time to gaze into a green peaceful backdrop provided by God, testimony of the Spirit’s work in villagers and a public repentance and acceptance of Christ…my day and my heart is full. Welcome, welcome to Sudan.
Prayers: Open the eyes of my Heart to see God’s immeasurable power. Ephesians 1:18-21
All Comments 96
Awesome!! This blessed me. Your in our prayers!
Lisa
– Sep 28 2010
Crae,
Praise the Lord for the opportunity to see the Bride and the suffering that the Body is reaching out to in Sudan. There is more hurt in Sudan than most of us can imagine, but we have faith that God is moving there. I hope you have sight of that now.
You're probably heading back by way of Entebbe, but if you go through Nairobi, holla at ya boy. I'm here on medical leave (coming from the DRC) until November.
Praying for your time in Sudan! I know it won't stop having an effect on your full-time ministry anytime soon.
-Alan (+254738516959 Kenya)
Alan
– Sep 28 2010
That story is amazing and shows how Gos isn't confined to a church or America but how anyone anywhere can experience His joy. Rehab has been blessing me and changing my attitude from the day I received it last week. Thank you for doing the will of Dog that we may all benefit from it as selfish as that sounds. My friends and my prayers are with you and the team your with
Andrew
– Sep 28 2010
Hie lecrae i Love the work you guys are doing I was born in the Sudan,khartoum I am now in the U.S Zion bible college i am studying for ministry please write to me update the work you guys are doing there I love your new album blessed me in so many different area, now all my friend are your big fans in Zion bible college
edmon
– Sep 28 2010
Yo 'crae that's amazing when you comin' to toronto again?
John
– Sep 28 2010
That was a blessing to read. I thank the Most High God (our Lord and Saviour) for the work he has you performing, in Sudan and around the globe. You and the team are doing amazing things. The album is a blessing as well. It gives me something to bump loud so I can feel like I'm making up for all those times I bumped that corruption music (secular hip-hop).
Messiah Yeshua truly saves!
God bless and maranatha.
I pray that the Lord blesses your stay and your return.
Christopher Bess
– Sep 28 2010
Wow that's so cool that you saw Trip's song on TV! God often uses those little things to remind you of his presence and guidence. :-) I'll be praying for y'all.
Mark Peiffer
– Sep 28 2010
This brought tears to my eyes as I truly believe that the Lord has given me a heart for missions.May God bless you and the crew,watch over you,and may your cup overflow with blessings as you do his will.Your songs inspire sooo many and your new cd has truly been a blessing.I love your heart for people and reaching out to those who have been forgotten by the rest of the world,but never by God.You are an inspiration to us all,you are definetly a doer and not just a hearer.May God bless you Lecrae and your family.
Carline
– Sep 28 2010
What city are you in? I would like to share with my cousin where you are so she can maybe see you guys too while she is there and be blessed also. She works for Samaritans Purse and does an amazing job touching the Sudanese people there too (through Christ of course).
Dena Anderson
– Sep 28 2010
What city are you in? I would like to share with my cousin where you are so she can maybe see you guys too while she is there and be blessed also. She works for Samaritans Purse and does an amazing job touching the Sudanese people there too (through Christ of course).
Dena Anderson
– Sep 28 2010
What city are you in? I would like to share with my cousin where you are so she can maybe see you guys too while she is there and be blessed also. She works for Samaritans Purse and does an amazing job touching the Sudanese people there too (through Christ of course).
Dena Anderson
– Sep 28 2010
What city are you in? I would like to share with my cousin where you are so she can maybe see you guys too while she is there and be blessed also. She works for Samaritans Purse and does an amazing job touching the Sudanese people there too (through Christ of course).
Dena Anderson
– Sep 28 2010
This is Awsome Fellas Keep Up the kingdom work!! Grace and Peace in JESUS name!!
Jerome Mitchener
– Sep 29 2010
This is Awsome Fellas Keep Up the kingdom work!! Grace and Peace in JESUS name!!
Jerome Mitchener
– Sep 29 2010
This is Awsome Fellas Keep Up the kingdom work!! Grace and Peace in JESUS name!!
Jerome Mitchener
– Sep 29 2010
This is Awsome Fellas Keep Up the kingdom work!! Grace and Peace in JESUS name!!
Jerome Mitchener
– Sep 29 2010
This is Awsome Fellas Keep Up the kingdom work!! Grace and Peace in JESUS name!!
Jerome Mitchener
– Sep 29 2010
This is Awsome Fellas Keep Up the kingdom work!! Grace and Peace in JESUS name!!
Jerome Mitchener
– Sep 29 2010
This is Awsome Fellas Keep Up the kingdom work!! Grace and Peace in JESUS name!!
Jerome Mitchener
– Sep 29 2010
Bless you for not wanting the spot light but to serve in such a way you point to Jesus for everything.
kevin thomas
– Sep 29 2010
Bless you for not wanting the spot light but to serve in such a way you point to Jesus for everything.
kevin thomas
– Sep 29 2010
Bless you for not wanting the spot light but to serve in such a way you point to Jesus for everything.
kevin thomas
– Sep 29 2010
Bless you for not wanting the spot light but to serve in such a way you point to Jesus for everything.
kevin thomas
– Sep 29 2010
Bless you for not wanting the spot light but to serve in such a way you point to Jesus for everything.
kevin thomas
– Sep 29 2010
Bless you for not wanting the spot light but to serve in such a way you point to Jesus for everything.
kevin thomas
– Sep 29 2010
Bless you for not wanting the spot light but to serve in such a way you point to Jesus for everything.
kevin thomas
– Sep 29 2010
Hey Crae. Nice to hear from you. I would capture some of that on tape so that we can see it. Hope you and the team are doing well in Sudan. I pray that God will strengthen yall as u plan to bring spiritual rehabilitation to countries outside the US.
Big Nate
Big Nate
– Sep 29 2010
Hey Crae. Nice to hear from you. I would capture some of that on tape so that we can see it. Hope you and the team are doing well in Sudan. I pray that God will strengthen yall as u plan to bring spiritual rehabilitation to countries outside the US.
Big Nate
Big Nate
– Sep 29 2010
Hey Crae. Nice to hear from you. I would capture some of that on tape so that we can see it. Hope you and the team are doing well in Sudan. I pray that God will strengthen yall as u plan to bring spiritual rehabilitation to countries outside the US.
Big Nate
Big Nate
– Sep 29 2010
Hey Crae. Nice to hear from you. I would capture some of that on tape so that we can see it. Hope you and the team are doing well in Sudan. I pray that God will strengthen yall as u plan to bring spiritual rehabilitation to countries outside the US.
Big Nate
Big Nate
– Sep 29 2010
Hey Crae. Nice to hear from you. I would capture some of that on tape so that we can see it. Hope you and the team are doing well in Sudan. I pray that God will strengthen yall as u plan to bring spiritual rehabilitation to countries outside the US.
Big Nate
Big Nate
– Sep 29 2010
Hey Crae. Nice to hear from you. I would capture some of that on tape so that we can see it. Hope you and the team are doing well in Sudan. I pray that God will strengthen yall as u plan to bring spiritual rehabilitation to countries outside the US.
Big Nate
Big Nate
– Sep 29 2010
Hey Crae. Nice to hear from you. I would capture some of that on tape so that we can see it. Hope you and the team are doing well in Sudan. I pray that God will strengthen yall as u plan to bring spiritual rehabilitation to countries outside the US.
Big Nate
Big Nate
– Sep 29 2010
I know God is doing great things through your ministry. You guys are a blessing to me. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Josiah
– Sep 29 2010
I know God is doing great things through your ministry. You guys are a blessing to me. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Josiah
– Sep 29 2010
I know God is doing great things through your ministry. You guys are a blessing to me. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Josiah
– Sep 29 2010
I know God is doing great things through your ministry. You guys are a blessing to me. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Josiah
– Sep 29 2010
I know God is doing great things through your ministry. You guys are a blessing to me. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Josiah
– Sep 29 2010
I know God is doing great things through your ministry. You guys are a blessing to me. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Josiah
– Sep 29 2010
I know God is doing great things through your ministry. You guys are a blessing to me. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Josiah
– Sep 29 2010
Arrival at Sudan...it sounds so exciting! In this entire entry you were focused on God's mission, God's works,God's children-God. The smiles God had incorporated on all the children and people made u and ur team smile. it sounds awsome. The power of God is there, giving chills to demons. But w/ a lifetime of sin and a new desire for God, an indescribable one at that, Satan is infiltrating your quearters. Stay close with God so wen it comes to the attack or reminder of sin, you, as one of God's chosen people, shall be ready. You and your team! Prayers are w/ you !
SoSo
– Sep 29 2010
Arrival at Sudan...it sounds so exciting! In this entire entry you were focused on God's mission, God's works,God's children-God. The smiles God had incorporated on all the children and people made u and ur team smile. it sounds awsome. The power of God is there, giving chills to demons. But w/ a lifetime of sin and a new desire for God, an indescribable one at that, Satan is infiltrating your quearters. Stay close with God so wen it comes to the attack or reminder of sin, you, as one of God's chosen people, shall be ready. You and your team! Prayers are w/ you !
SoSo
– Sep 29 2010
Arrival at Sudan...it sounds so exciting! In this entire entry you were focused on God's mission, God's works,God's children-God. The smiles God had incorporated on all the children and people made u and ur team smile. it sounds awsome. The power of God is there, giving chills to demons. But w/ a lifetime of sin and a new desire for God, an indescribable one at that, Satan is infiltrating your quearters. Stay close with God so wen it comes to the attack or reminder of sin, you, as one of God's chosen people, shall be ready. You and your team! Prayers are w/ you !
SoSo
– Sep 29 2010
Arrival at Sudan...it sounds so exciting! In this entire entry you were focused on God's mission, God's works,God's children-God. The smiles God had incorporated on all the children and people made u and ur team smile. it sounds awsome. The power of God is there, giving chills to demons. But w/ a lifetime of sin and a new desire for God, an indescribable one at that, Satan is infiltrating your quearters. Stay close with God so wen it comes to the attack or reminder of sin, you, as one of God's chosen people, shall be ready. You and your team! Prayers are w/ you !
SoSo
– Sep 29 2010
Arrival at Sudan...it sounds so exciting! In this entire entry you were focused on God's mission, God's works,God's children-God. The smiles God had incorporated on all the children and people made u and ur team smile. it sounds awsome. The power of God is there, giving chills to demons. But w/ a lifetime of sin and a new desire for God, an indescribable one at that, Satan is infiltrating your quearters. Stay close with God so wen it comes to the attack or reminder of sin, you, as one of God's chosen people, shall be ready. You and your team! Prayers are w/ you !
SoSo
– Sep 29 2010
Arrival at Sudan...it sounds so exciting! In this entire entry you were focused on God's mission, God's works,God's children-God. The smiles God had incorporated on all the children and people made u and ur team smile. it sounds awsome. The power of God is there, giving chills to demons. But w/ a lifetime of sin and a new desire for God, an indescribable one at that, Satan is infiltrating your quearters. Stay close with God so wen it comes to the attack or reminder of sin, you, as one of God's chosen people, shall be ready. You and your team! Prayers are w/ you !
SoSo
– Sep 29 2010
Arrival at Sudan...it sounds so exciting! In this entire entry you were focused on God's mission, God's works,God's children-God. The smiles God had incorporated on all the children and people made u and ur team smile. it sounds awsome. The power of God is there, giving chills to demons. But w/ a lifetime of sin and a new desire for God, an indescribable one at that, Satan is infiltrating your quearters. Stay close with God so wen it comes to the attack or reminder of sin, you, as one of God's chosen people, shall be ready. You and your team! Prayers are w/ you !
SoSo
– Sep 29 2010
That is a wonderful blessing to feel the presence of God wherever you are. God is truely pleased with you all. My prayer is that you continue to do what GOD has called you to do and that your paths are lead by him only in Jesus Christ name Amen!!!!
tekialah
– Sep 30 2010
That is a wonderful blessing to feel the presence of God wherever you are. God is truely pleased with you all. My prayer is that you continue to do what GOD has called you to do and that your paths are lead by him only in Jesus Christ name Amen!!!!
tekialah
– Sep 30 2010
That is a wonderful blessing to feel the presence of God wherever you are. God is truely pleased with you all. My prayer is that you continue to do what GOD has called you to do and that your paths are lead by him only in Jesus Christ name Amen!!!!
tekialah
– Sep 30 2010
That is a wonderful blessing to feel the presence of God wherever you are. God is truely pleased with you all. My prayer is that you continue to do what GOD has called you to do and that your paths are lead by him only in Jesus Christ name Amen!!!!
tekialah
– Sep 30 2010
That is a wonderful blessing to feel the presence of God wherever you are. God is truely pleased with you all. My prayer is that you continue to do what GOD has called you to do and that your paths are lead by him only in Jesus Christ name Amen!!!!
tekialah
– Sep 30 2010
That is a wonderful blessing to feel the presence of God wherever you are. God is truely pleased with you all. My prayer is that you continue to do what GOD has called you to do and that your paths are lead by him only in Jesus Christ name Amen!!!!
tekialah
– Sep 30 2010
That is a wonderful blessing to feel the presence of God wherever you are. God is truely pleased with you all. My prayer is that you continue to do what GOD has called you to do and that your paths are lead by him only in Jesus Christ name Amen!!!!
tekialah
– Sep 30 2010
Wow. Wow - wow - wow. Glory to God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all are definitely serious and definitely sold out for Christ, thanks for amping me up with your testimony once again! LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Precious Wright-Gross
– Sep 30 2010
Wow. Wow - wow - wow. Glory to God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all are definitely serious and definitely sold out for Christ, thanks for amping me up with your testimony once again! LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Precious Wright-Gross
– Sep 30 2010
Wow. Wow - wow - wow. Glory to God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all are definitely serious and definitely sold out for Christ, thanks for amping me up with your testimony once again! LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Precious Wright-Gross
– Sep 30 2010
Wow. Wow - wow - wow. Glory to God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all are definitely serious and definitely sold out for Christ, thanks for amping me up with your testimony once again! LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Precious Wright-Gross
– Sep 30 2010
Wow. Wow - wow - wow. Glory to God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all are definitely serious and definitely sold out for Christ, thanks for amping me up with your testimony once again! LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Precious Wright-Gross
– Sep 30 2010
Wow. Wow - wow - wow. Glory to God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all are definitely serious and definitely sold out for Christ, thanks for amping me up with your testimony once again! LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Precious Wright-Gross
– Sep 30 2010
Wow. Wow - wow - wow. Glory to God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all are definitely serious and definitely sold out for Christ, thanks for amping me up with your testimony once again! LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Precious Wright-Gross
– Sep 30 2010
Dopeness!!!!!!
Sparkk
– Oct 4 2010
Dopeness!!!!!!
Sparkk
– Oct 4 2010
Dopeness!!!!!!
Sparkk
– Oct 4 2010
Dopeness!!!!!!
Sparkk
– Oct 4 2010
Dopeness!!!!!!
Sparkk
– Oct 4 2010
Dopeness!!!!!!
Sparkk
– Oct 4 2010
Dopeness!!!!!!
Sparkk
– Oct 4 2010
I can still here that sweet tune in my head:) So glad I had pleasure to experience it!
Kari
– Oct 5 2010
I can still here that sweet tune in my head:) So glad I had pleasure to experience it!
Kari
– Oct 5 2010
I can still here that sweet tune in my head:) So glad I had pleasure to experience it!
Kari
– Oct 5 2010
I can still here that sweet tune in my head:) So glad I had pleasure to experience it!
Kari
– Oct 5 2010
I can still here that sweet tune in my head:) So glad I had pleasure to experience it!
Kari
– Oct 5 2010
I can still here that sweet tune in my head:) So glad I had pleasure to experience it!
Kari
– Oct 5 2010
I can still here that sweet tune in my head:) So glad I had pleasure to experience it!
Kari
– Oct 5 2010
My heart is filled with joy. Thank you.
Miguel
– Oct 11 2010
My heart is filled with joy. Thank you.
Miguel
– Oct 11 2010
My heart is filled with joy. Thank you.
Miguel
– Oct 11 2010
My heart is filled with joy. Thank you.
Miguel
– Oct 11 2010
My heart is filled with joy. Thank you.
Miguel
– Oct 11 2010
My heart is filled with joy. Thank you.
Miguel
– Oct 11 2010
My heart is filled with joy. Thank you.
Miguel
– Oct 11 2010
why... why... why don't you come to the netherlands bro :P?
Felipe
– Nov 22 2010
why... why... why don't you come to the netherlands bro :P?
Felipe
– Nov 22 2010
why... why... why don't you come to the netherlands bro :P?
Felipe
– Nov 22 2010
why... why... why don't you come to the netherlands bro :P?
Felipe
– Nov 22 2010
why... why... why don't you come to the netherlands bro :P?
Felipe
– Nov 22 2010
why... why... why don't you come to the netherlands bro :P?
Felipe
– Nov 22 2010
why... why... why don't you come to the netherlands bro :P?
Felipe
– Nov 22 2010
hey your ministry is amazing is being herd even here in Trinidad and Tobago,you all need to come visit here. your ministry is teaching so much to our youths and changing lives your lyrics reach many continue your work in Christ. may God continue to bless your ministry
aniuska jimenez
– Jan 6 2011
hey your ministry is amazing is being herd even here in Trinidad and Tobago,you all need to come visit here. your ministry is teaching so much to our youths and changing lives your lyrics reach many continue your work in Christ. may God continue to bless your ministry
aniuska jimenez
– Jan 6 2011
hey your ministry is amazing is being herd even here in Trinidad and Tobago,you all need to come visit here. your ministry is teaching so much to our youths and changing lives your lyrics reach many continue your work in Christ. may God continue to bless your ministry
aniuska jimenez
– Jan 6 2011
hey your ministry is amazing is being herd even here in Trinidad and Tobago,you all need to come visit here. your ministry is teaching so much to our youths and changing lives your lyrics reach many continue your work in Christ. may God continue to bless your ministry
aniuska jimenez
– Jan 6 2011
hey your ministry is amazing is being herd even here in Trinidad and Tobago,you all need to come visit here. your ministry is teaching so much to our youths and changing lives your lyrics reach many continue your work in Christ. may God continue to bless your ministry
aniuska jimenez
– Jan 6 2011
hey your ministry is amazing is being herd even here in Trinidad and Tobago,you all need to come visit here. your ministry is teaching so much to our youths and changing lives your lyrics reach many continue your work in Christ. may God continue to bless your ministry
aniuska jimenez
– Jan 6 2011
hey your ministry is amazing is being herd even here in Trinidad and Tobago,you all need to come visit here. your ministry is teaching so much to our youths and changing lives your lyrics reach many continue your work in Christ. may God continue to bless your ministry
aniuska jimenez
– Jan 6 2011