In Deed And Truth Ministries
Homecoming To Tonj! After months away, stepping off the plane in Tonj, South Sudan felt like coming home. The warm, familiar faces of Tonj greeted us, but this time it was extra special — I wasn’t returning alone. Stepping off the airplane with me was my husband, Zeke. At the…
Food Crisis! This month, we are overjoyed to share the impact of your generosity and prayers in supporting Internally Displaced People (IDP’s) in South Sudan. Over 17,000 refugees from North Sudan, fleeing violence, face homelessness in Tonj. Communal conflicts also destroyed annual food stores, and late rains have produced a…
San Diego for South Sudan! Last month, we had the incredible opportunity to travel to San Diego to raise support for our ministry serving in South Sudan. It was an honor to attend the mission weekend of Suzy’s sending church, Horizon Church in Rancho Santa Fe, and connect with ministry…
Supporting Tonj Amid Crisis! The ongoing cattle raids and retaliatory attacks in Tonj, South Sudan, have escalated insecurity. Our missionaries were evacuated to Kenya, where I was able to travel and reunite with them, offering encouragement and spiritual support as they navigate this difficult season. It was great to visit…
Meet Michael! We are thrilled to announce that Michael Herzinger has joined our ministry team in South Sudan as a dedicated missionary and trainer of our pastors at the Tonj Bible Institute. Michael has been attending the diploma training through Intensive Care Ministries (ICM) so that he can lead the…
Missionaries Return Safely! The heightened security concerns in South Sudan delayed Ben and Sarah Beard from returning as planned, but it did enable them to travel with Suzy around Australia. As IDAT is a beneficiary of the Sandy Running Festival and Bright Futures for several years, it was awesome to…
Pray for South Sudan! As Easter approaches, a time of renewal and hope, South Sudan teeters on the brink of civil war, threatening to unravel years of fragile peace. Recent escalations between government forces and opposition groups have heightened tensions, displacing thousands and deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis. The…
Exciting Progress! Our construction team has been hard at work, eagerly preparing for the much-needed and long-awaited new Neonatal Ward. We now have the final go-ahead to break ground! While waiting for the grant funds to be released, our team has already completed a new laundry room, ensuring a clean…
Vision for 2025! This year marks 26 years since I took a leap of faith and set foot in war-torn South Sudan on a life-changing mission. I’ll never forget those first few years —landing on dusty dirt airstrips, communicating only through radio to Kenya, drawing water out of a well…
Happy New Year! As we celebrate the New Year, we thank God for YOU our partners and supporters. It’s because of you we are now going into our 26th year of serving in Tonj, South Sudan!! We are so grateful for the way you supported us in prayer and partnered…