Last week I went with my dad to the STL airport to say goodbye to Stephen and Lillian Dokolo. Stephen was here a few years ago as a seminary student and our family got to know him while he attended our church. He and Rick bonded quickly because of Rick's trip to his town of Lui in Southern Sudan (they knew people in common and had lots to talk about!) and ended up dear friends. Stephen was here for a few years and then went home where he became the current Episcopal Bishop of the Discese of Lui in Southern Sudan. He and his beautiful wife, Lillian, got to come back here a few weeks ago for a visit and it was so amazing to see him again and to meet Lillian!
A group of people met to wish them well and pray for their long journey back home...
It was sad to say goodbye but so amazing to know what a blessing they are to the chuches in Lui!
God speed friends.
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