By Janet Crago Many Nigerian widows and children are having a very difficult time adjusting to their new family situation, and “moving on” with their lives. They’re often left feeling like “leftovers”. But, let me explain. Like widows in many places, they often don’t know what to do to survive, and in Nigeria, they often
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Respond like the Shepherds
Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia. Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! Luke 2:8-20 When I think about Christmas’s spent in Nigeria, I remember fondly the Christmas play which was performed every year. When the angel visited the shepherds,
Devotions (EYN Daily Link) December 27 – 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
Trauma Workshops – A Story of Healing
Comfort Michael: One of the things I found interesting about this training is the healing from grief; before the training I thought that life was meaningless to me looking at my children and the challenge of having to bring them up. I think the training was specifically organized for me. Comfort was one of
Devotions (EYN Daily Link) December 20 – 26, 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
Education Must Continue Initiative is changing the statistics
Education for children in Northeast Nigeria has suffered immensely. Here is a description of the problems from an article in International Business Times. Destroying Nigeria’s Children – Before Boko Haram launched its brutal insurgency in northeast Nigeria six years ago, the region recorded the lowest school enrollment rate in the country, especially for girls, as well as the
Devotions (EYN Daily Link) December 13 – 19, 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
The Endurance of Rose Joseph by Janet Crago
Rose is a Clark (Secretary) in the Registry Office at EYN Headquarters and the mother of 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. At the time of this story, Joseph was 5, Jeff was 2 and the twins, Joan and Joana, were 6 months old. It was Oct 29, 2014. Rose’s husband was going to
Devotions (EYN Daily Link) December 6 – 12, 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
Devotions (EYN Daily Link) November 29 – December 5, 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