DR Congo: Heal, Recover, Rebuild

People in DRC have suffered much evil. Help them overcome evil with good.

The violence that consumed the city of Goma, DR Congo, in January and February was evil.

We saw brutal images of people maimed and killed by rebel forces and heard cries of anguish on videos that were sent to us.

As people in DRC pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, we must do all we can to help them on this difficult journey.

“We have a chance to show people what it means to have the peace of Jesus, and to make disciples who will live in a way that is different to the world around them.”

Martin Gordon, CMS mission partner and Bishop of Goma

What our partners say about the situation now:

The rebels now in charge have ordered displaced people to go home – but many have no homes to return to.
Robberies and looting continue, as does vigilante violence.
Many people are afraid to go out alone or at night.
There are fears that children will be recruited to be soldiers. Refusing to join the rebels is dangerous.

As you can see, people in Goma are still living on a knife edge.

We must continue to work, beyond the initial crisis, to make a lasting difference in people’s lives.

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“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:21

What has happened so far in Goma, DRC?

God’s love in Goma

In the midst of the atrocities in Goma, our partners on the ground leapt into action. Thanks to wonderful, generous CMS supporters, hundreds of families were able to get the immediate help they needed.

Please help communities heal, recover and rebuild

A gift from you today could

Help church leaders cope: providing extra training and resources to help pastors manage the increased demands of a congregation and community seeking help and hope.
Heal deep wounds: meeting the need for counselling and sharing the love and restoration of Jesus, especially with children and young people.
Share Jesus in new places: with the fighting paused around Goma, some previously unreachable communities are now accessible.
Promote peace: supporting grassroots peacemaking work, showing that peace with Jesus is possible.

Our supporters’ generosity so far has encouraged and sustained our brothers and sisters serving in DR Congo. Please keep remembering them, to help them recover, rebuild and keep overcoming evil with good – now and into the future.

Everything you give will be gratefully received and prayerfully used to keep overcoming evil with good, in Jesus’ name.

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Let’s come together on 11 May to build peace in DR Congo

Violence in Goma has left communities shattered and fearful. Our partners on the ground are responding with courage, but many challenges remain. Though we’ve just concluded our Week of Prayer for DR Congo (5–11 May), the need for prayer and action continues.

We invite your church to join in a time of prayer for peace, healing, and restoration in DR Congo. Resources, including a special intercessory prayer by Martin Gordon, CMS mission partner and Bishop of Goma, are available below.

Please also consider taking a collection for this important work. Your generosity helps our partners rebuild and continue overcoming evil with good.