Dear Prayer Partners,

Grace and PEACE to you. Recently a situation in a town nearby regarding a chieftancy issue came to a full boil and erupted. Houses were burned and people had to flee in the night.
While we are geographically close to the town where these problems took place, we feel safe as the situation involves clans other than the one related to our town of Nasuan. Our Ghanaian friends have been keeping us updated, and we have taken safety precautions, particularly in our travel since the town lies between us and Gbintiri where Nathan works.

Church leaders met together to actively pursue and help those involved pursue peace in this matter.

We are asking that you pray for these churches as they take on this courageous role—that they will have wisdom, good communication and discernment, and be able to act on their call to be peacemakers. The people here do not see this act of violence as a mere physical event that took place, but they are very aware of the spiritual implications that this type of thing has in their lives. Even though most are not Christians, they would be able to tell you that this struggle is not merely against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces in the heavenly realms. Please commit this situation to faithful prayer.

May God’s peace and forgiveness abound,
The Esalas