The African continent is at war.  Not only are individual countries at war among them selves and with other countries, but each country is at war with a deadly epidemic called AIDS.

AIDS in Africa is not the same as AIDS in the western world.  Yes, the disease is the same, the medical recommendations are the same, the symptoms are the same, the end results are the same - DEATH.   However, AIDS in Africa encompasses not only those who are in the 'high risk' category but also the innocent.  Wives of unfaithful husbands, husbands of unfaithful wives, children, oh so many children of parents who just didn't know they were HIV positive.  Some of the traditional practices in the rural areas contribute to the spread of AIDS.  There are many, many people in the Central Eastern Southern Africa Region who are HIV positive.  They either don't know it or they don't want to know it.  Click on the link to see Time Magazine's article on AIDS in Africa. http://www.time.com/time/2001/aidsinafrica/

We in the Central Eastern Southern Africa Region, are committed to giving a hope.  Not of a cure, necessarily, but an eternity with Jesus Christ for those who believe.  We are committed to reaching people with the Good News of Jesus Christ.   AIDS is devastating, but condoms or new medications won't  make a dent in the number of victims brought down by this dreaded disease.  What will make an impact is the concert of prayer for people to see their need for salvation, commitment to Biblical abstinence before marriage and faithfulness in marriage.  Pray for the peoples of Africa to see their need for a Savior. 

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