Episode 43 – Trials and Triumphs in Congo – A 100 Year Mission Journey – Part 5 of 7 – 5-22-26
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This episode discusses the trials and triumphs of mission work in Congo from 1963 to 1972, highlighting significant events and figures involved.
Karawa station Dr. Paul Carlson Funeral Cessna 185 – 9Q-CMU This is the 5 th episode in this 7 part series about the mission work of the Evangelical Free Church in the Belgian Congo. The work started in 1920 with Titus Johnson being the visionary and initial driver of establishing the work. Episode 1 discussed the difficult journey to get to the Ubangi region in NW Congo and the long process to establish the first 3 stations. Episode 2 saw 3 more stations established. Yet these advancements included missionary adults and children succumbing to the harsh climate and disease. One person died at from a German submarine torpedo in the Atlantic. Episode 3 included 4 more stations established and an infant and 1 adult tragically passing away. The 4 th episode entailed 3 more stations set up and 3 more people dying on the field. This episode covers 1963 – 1972, which included a rebellion, evacuation, a coup d’etat and considerable political turmoil. Dr. Paul Carlson was martyred by the rebels, and that became international news. But from that, a medical foundation was established. Paul Noren shares about Loko and Doug Thorpe elaborates on Karawa. Also, an airplane was secured…
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Host: Congo Kid
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Organizations: Evangelical Free Church
Places: Belgian Congo, Ubangi region
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