Undone

At CHIC 2006 youth were invited to share their gifts with the people of Bentiu, a village in central Sudan. The students collected more than $100,000 to begin a food program, build a medical clinic and a new school. As of spring 2007, the four main classrooms, a brick and metal roof, and a traditional kitchen have been built. The toilets have also been installed.

“Excitement for the students is at an all time high as the school comes together. They have great anticipation and are very anxious for this project to be completed. It is important to realize that the Sudan has the lowest percentage of girls attending school in the world. However, at Good Hope School in Bentiu, the percentage of females in school is now 43%.”

Jim Sundholm
Director of Covenant World Relief and Paul Carlson Partnership

To learn more about the work that The Evangelical Covenant Church is doing in Sudan, visit http://www.covchurch.org/mission/regions/africa/sudan.

Covenanters other than those from Zack’s home church (Grace Covenant Church in Iron River, MI) first met Zack when he was introduced on stage at CHIC 2006. Zack’s mom recently gave us an update on Zack’s life:

Marti

It’s been along time since we’ve emailed. Time has a way of getting away from me. Zack and I remember what a wonderful experience we shared at CHIC. We often talk about it and all the wonderful experiences that followed in the week.

Zack finished his six month of chemo the end of March. He was such a trooper through the whole ordeal again.

I’m amazed at his strength and faith. What he managed to do during the chemo cycle is truly a blessing. He just had a CT scan on his lungs. They were clear!!!!! No signs of tumors. I know God watches over Zack daily and as great things in store for him.

We will travel back to Mayo the end of August for yet another CT scan of his lungs and other testing. They continue to watch and monitor him every couple of months, as he is a high risk for a recurrence.

Thank you so much for your continued support and prayer. I know without prayer Zack wouldn’t be where he is today. He is looking forward to being a senior this year and planning where to attend college.

I will try and be more vigilant about keeping everyone up to date.

Thanks again.

Blessings,
Sherry Stuck 

You can read more about Zack story at these links:
‘No Ordinary Day for Surprise Guest at CHIC
Zack Doing Well Following Cancer Surgery
Zack Facing New Surgery in Fight Against Cancer
Zack Stuck Returns to High School Classes