People prayed fervently as the bombs screamed through their descent and then shook the earth as they detonated. There was a pause in the blasts, and then the aircraft was overhead, releasing another bomb directly over the church. The detonation was deafening, and the explosion shook the earth violently, raining debris on the gathered Christians. Miraculously, the metal canister remained intact. Had it ruptured, there would have been deaths and serious injuries.
Sudanese child stands next to bomb canister.
The guests expressed outrage that in Year 2000 a civilian church could be the target of a bombing mission. An EE Trainer on the trip commented more philosophically. It brought all of us closer together. It made me realize the brevity of life. I need to live each day as if it is my last.