PROGRESS in our Nigeria Crisis Response New Headquarters for EYN has been established EYN staff have been housed and their children have been enrolled in local schools Building of staff housing is going on at Headquarters 2 trucks were purchased to use in the distribution of food and construction supplies Lifeline Interfaith project – 100
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EYN Devotions February 1-7, 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
Reports from Nigeria: Maiduguri
By Cliff Kindy, Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteer reporting from Nigeria Maiduguri is the capital city of Borno State. It is home to about 2 million residents. It has the distinction of being known as the birthplace of Boko Haram. It is also home to many churches that belong to EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria).
Reports from Nigeria: A Rocky Beginning
Article by Cliff Kindy, Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteer reporting from Nigeria The EYN church at Vinikilang was the first city congregation as EYN intentionally expanded from the country and the smaller villages in about 1978. The meeting place is a large structure in the shape of a cross with roof trusses built like others I
EYN Devotions Jan 25-31, 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
Stories from Nigeria: Suffering Under Boko Haram
A look at the horror of what everyday life in NE Nigeria has become. By Cliff Kindy, Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteer reporting from Nigeria Last July the small community of Wagga was attacked by the Boko Haram. Over three hundred of these terrorists came into the village riding on motorbikes and in cars. Most of
EYN Devotions Jan 18-24, 2015
DAILY LINK WITH GOD 2015 A Daily Devotional Guide from the EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) EYN Devotion Blog Jan 18-24 2015 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
A Nigerian’s Response to Baga News
by Carl Hill, co-director, Nigeria Crisis Response Many stories are coming out of Nigeria concerning the violence in the Northeast part of the country. This is where the Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram, has been carrying out a destructive campaign to eliminate all who oppose their plan to create an Islamic “Caliphate” in this mostly
EYN Devotions Jan 1-17, 2015
DAILY LINK WITH GOD 2015 A Daily Devotional Guide from 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 in
Stories from Nigeria: Daniel
By Cliff Kindy, Brethren Disaster Ministries volunteer reporting from Nigeria Daniel has been a driver for EYN travelers since 2002. He is married with seven living children and lives with a brother who is also married and with one child. His mother is still living and is caring for nine other extended family members. When