Contributed by Norm & Carol Waggy Several days ago during a break at Majalisa, a pastor handed Norm a picture of 8 members of his congregation who were killed by Boko Haram, along with pictures of his church and parsonage which were also destroyed last year. We had listened several weeks ago as he shared some
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Emir of Kano and the Boko Haram
by Carl Hill This week the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, is reported to have warned Nigeria and the world that starvation in northeast Nigeria could be a reality due the destruction caused by Boko Haram. In an article from Nigeria’s NAIJ.com, the Emir is quoted as saying, “More children from Borno State may die
PRAYER – a great way to start the year
A Crossover Service By Debra A. Ziegler A Crossover Service A celebration for crossing over to a new year. From 2015 to 2016 A gathering of people One Church, many tribes, many languages Singing, praise, drums, electric guitar, keyboard, shakers, harmonica Yukelelie, rhythm and song. A testimony-of
Female Theologians in Nigeria
by Mrs. Kanadi Dauda Gava, treasurer EYN Female Theologians This group, Female Theologians EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria), was started in 2008 when Rev. Ndamsai saw the need of refreshment course for Women in the Ministry. He first shared this idea with the EYN former President Rev. Filibus Gwama and Mrs. Christine Guhne
Widow’s Oven Provides Income
While visiting the Interfaith Camp at Gurku, I met Esther. She is a widow with five children; two of which are living with her at the camp. A special oven was built with funds donated from Germany. The widows in the camp make muffins daily to sell to others at the camp and in the
ACCEPTING GOD’S GIFT OF GRACE – EYN’s Theme for the Year
In January, each EYN church usually chooses a theme for the year. It is based on Scripture and a banner is made and hung in the church for that year. This year at the request of Dr. Samuel Dali and EYN leaders, every church has been asked to use the same theme; Accepting God’s Gift
EYN’s Continuing Challenge with Education
As part of the Take 10/Tell 10 Group from the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren visiting Nigeria in January 2016, Julie Heisey was graciously given the opportunity to interview Safina Doma, EYN Director of Education, and listen to her story. Education in government schools, particularly in Nigeria’s northeastern states, is of poor quality due to corruption, crumbling infrastructure
2014 NYC shirts put to good use
On January 22nd, the School we sponsor in Jos (Favored Sisters Christian Foundation) had a soccer game. They divided into teams with one teacher each. Team Mathew (LOVE) and Team Mark (PEACE). The idea of an organized game came after the Elizabethtown group visited the school and arranged a soccer match between the students and
Women in Yola participate in workshops for Gender Based Violence and Empowerment
In late November 225 women participated in 3 workshops held in the Yola area. The workshops were put on through one of our sponsored NGO’s, Women and Youth Empowerment for Advancement and Health Initiative. THEME OF THE WORKSHOP: Training/support on sexual gender-based violence against Women (SGBVAW) and Girls on the Move and Empowering Them for Better living. Samuel Yaumande delivered a lecture
Fadimatu
by Markus Gamache Wagga was taken over by Boko Haram militant group in July 2014. Many families both Christians and Muslims were taken hostage. Wagga had experienced kidnapping of children and women even before the Boko Haram took over the village. Some Muslims were in support of the rule of Boko Haram but they did