Summary

SummaryI’m Wita Sanguma, once a pastor’s son growing up in Congo, where a Christmas morning church bombing in 1998 shattered my childhood and thrust my family into weeks of nonstop air raids. Fleeing through the jungle for months and narrowly escaping by hiding in a truck, I finally found refuge in Central African Republic before resettling in the USA. Struggling with fear and bitterness, I questioned Godβ€”yet each step revealed His grace, from a Bay Area family who adopted me as their own to family and financial provision in moments of dire need. Through Fellowship of Christian Athletes in college, I discovered that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they say β€œyes” to God. Now, as founder of the Lico Initiative, I dedicate my life to offering hope and opportunity, turning ashes into purpose. πŸ™βœ¨

Leaving the ashes of war in Congo to a life fueled by purpose and faith, Wilita Sanguma’s story is a powerful testimony of God’s redemptive love. Anger, bitterness and questions of β€œwhy me?”—was transformed into a journey of calling, healing, and hope. Through heartbreak and miracles, loss and generosity, Wilita discovered that even the most ordinary life, when surrendered to God, can become extraordinary. Beauty truly can rise from ashes.

Learn more about Wilita’s ministry efforts in Congo by visiting Lobiko.org.

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01:57 Church Bombing Trauma
04:59 Jungle Refuge Story
08:57 Escape by Truck
12:57 Found New Family
16:57 Ministry Calling
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