Read a reflection by Nancy McCrickard, Mission Advancement advocate, in this week’s issue.
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Stories from Michika
These stories were provided by Center for Caring Empowerment and Peace Initiative (CCEPI), a non-profit organization run by Dr. Rebecca Dali. Her organization operates 3 Skills Acquisition Centers in Northeast Nigeria. These centers have been a wonderful way to begin rebuilding lives. Ladi – When Michika was invaded by Boko Haram militants, I and my entire
Hope in Starting Again – A visit to Yola IDP camp
Contributed by Pat Krabacher We arrived at the Yola camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) and Salamatu Billi (wife of the EYN President, Rev. Joel Billi) seemed very happy to be with the women and she joined them in energetically singing warm songs of welcome to our Fellowship Tour. I could not help but wonder
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
Devotions (EYN Daily Link) October 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
Final Thoughts
Some final thoughts on being in Nigeria by Jim Mitchell Usually I am full of words to share and have regarded myself as a wordsmith in composing letters and reports and such. Yet I now find myself struggling to come up with words to express the depth and breadth of what I have experienced and
Testimonies from Nigeria
Testimonies – Thank yous from our Nigerian Brothers & Sisters Medical Relief testimony The medical team brought medical care and supplies to Madagali. An elderly Muslim woman named Fadi was sick and could not leave her home when the violence erupted. Upon receiving medical attention, she exclaimed, “I have seen the wickedness of these people,
Are you sleeping?
Isaiah 64:1-12 Question for reflection: When have you been awakened to the refining work of God? Prayer for the day: Lord, in our profession of faith we proclaim that you reign over all creation. Yet, we look about us and can only wonder how this can be the case. For we are a people who
#BringBackOurGirls: Zooming Out But Staying Focused
The world has been watching, lamenting, and agitating for over a month now about the 276 kidnapped girls from Chibok. We are still waiting and praying for their release or rescue, and while we wait, the world’s powers have been trying to catch up and see what they can do to help our Nigerian sisters.
Too Much Armor, Too Little Brain: The Risks of Political Advocacy & the Hope Our God Offers
Working for peace in Washington often feels like a losing battle, but perhaps the problem is that we often view the work of peace through a combative lens. Whether the issue is gun violence, drones, or any other issue of militarism, we often talk of “fighting back” against these issues and eventually building up enough