Summary

SummaryNeema, a survivor of the January 2023 Kasindi church bombing, speaks of the explosion that claimed her four-year-old son’s life and injured her leg. She describes the moment the Allied Democratic Forces planted the device and how, amid rubble, she held on to God’s Word despite unbearable loss. After the blast, Open Doors Canada and Pastor Cal rushed to Cindi to provide emergency aid. Neema recounts how, just two weeks later, the congregation gathered again to worship, demonstrating courage and unbroken faith. Through grief and trauma, she testifies that clinging to God’s promises and the support of fellow believers kept her soul anchored in hope. πŸ™πŸ˜’βœοΈ

In January 2023, the Allied Democratic Forces detonated an explosive device in a church in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The explosion killed at least 17 people and seriously injured around 70 others. That day, Neema* was in the church. She survived the explosion, but her four-year-old son was among the 15 believers killed. Her other son was injured. Despite the pain, Neema testifies, β€œWe can’t leave God’s Word because of our wounds.”

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*Names changed for security purposes.

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01:23 Town Overview
03:57 Emergency Aid
04:49 Return to Service
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