The death of Djimasde Obed was a sad moment for the church in Chad. Not only was he a husband and father, he was also a president of the Assemblรฉe Chrรฉtienne au Tchad (ACT, or Christian Assembly in Chad).
This church is a full member of the Entente des รglises et Missions รvangรฉliques au Tchad (EEMET), a partnership of churches and missions in the central African nation.
When MAF flew Djimasde Obedโs body from NโDjamena to Moundou for burial, the EEMET Coordinator, Benjamin Inbo Kou viewed the act as a form of respect and dignity.
โTo my knowledge, he is the first president whose body has been transported by MAF,โ said Benjamin. โThis act of value that MAF performed will be forever engraved in the memory of Christians and ordinary people.
โServing the Lord has values โ we do not transport the body of just anyone by aeroplane, but the servant of God,โ he added.
In that moment of sadness, there was a clear sign that MAF helps the church not only during happy times but also in times of sorrow.
Please pray for the church in Chad generally, and for ACT specifically, that God will provide a new president to replace the deceased. Also pray for the family, so that God fills the void left by the pastor and also supports them financially and materially.
