DAILY LINK WITH GOD 2015 A Daily Devotional Guide from the EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) EYN leaders in Nigeria believe prayer is one of the most important ways to support the Nigerian people and the Church. These daily devotions were written by EYN members and published by the Church of the Brethren
Nigeria
Faith Rising out of the Ashes
By Donna Parcell (Volunteer in Nigeria) On April 24th we were able to accompany a team from the Swiss Embassy to visit Mubi to see the EYN (Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria) headquarters, schools, and several EYN churches. We saw the destroyed buildings and burned churches. It was difficult to see. The clinic at EYN headquarters
The Story of Lami
by Rhoda Maina (A member of the Nigeria Disaster Team) I met Lami during the relief distribution exercise at Uba last week. She received food and clothing as part of the EYN (Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria) effort. Her Story Lami is a 27 year old widow that lost her husband to Boko haram in February
EYN Devotions April 26th – May 2nd
DAILY LINK WITH GOD 2015 A Daily Devotional Guide from the EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) EYN leaders in Nigeria believe prayer is one of the most important ways to support the Nigerian people and the Church. These daily devotions were written by EYN members and published by the Church of the Brethren
Circle of Hands – Circle of Hope
Peggy Gish, 19 April, 2015 “When I came home after escaping the attack, our home had been bombed, and everything was destroyed,” one woman said, expressing a lot of pain. “I was away when Boko Haram attacked my village,” a man voiced with regret. ”I still feel horrible that my wife had to face it
EYN Devotions April 19-25, 2015
DAILY LINK WITH GOD 2015 A Daily Devotional Guide from the EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) EYN leaders in Nigeria believe prayer is one of the most important ways to support the Nigerian people and the Church. These daily devotions were written by EYN members and published by the Church of the Brethren
Dr. Paul Petcher remembers Nigeria
Do Your Best and Trust the Lord for the Rest By Carl Hill – Co-Director of Nigeria Crisis Response Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with a man who has some real experience working with the people of Nigeria. Dr. Paul Petcher called me from Millry, Alabama. He worked in Nigeria on two separate
Tales of Escape
Our newest Nigerian correspondent, Joshua Ishaya, is a fourth year student at Kulp Bible College. Like many others who lived in Nigeria’s northeast he is living as a displaced person. When my wife and I went and visited Nigeria in November, Joshua looked much thinner than the last time we had seen him. His eyes
EYN Devotions April 12-18, 2015
DAILY LINK WITH GOD 2015 A Daily Devotional Guide from the EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) EYN leaders in Nigeria believe prayer is one of the most important ways to support the Nigerian people and the Church. These daily devotions were written by EYN members and published by the Church of the Brethren
A Time for Humility and Service
from Peggy Faw Gish – Volunteer in Nigeria Probably the most meaningful Holy Week observances I participated as I grew up in the Church of the Brethren, was what was called the “Love Feast,” which included feet-washing, a fellowship meal, and communion, all in one service. Before we participate, we are asked to examine our own