The Girl’s Brigade of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) held a one-week training at the church’s headquarters in Kwarhi in northeastern Nigerian aimed to equip young leaders with responsibilities of nurturing the upcoming girls. The Girl’s Brigade could be likened to the Girl Scouts.
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Brethren Make Efforts to Support Nigerians in the Face of Violence
Several efforts to support and encourage Nigerian Brethren affected by violence are being made by American Brethren, responding to concern for Nigeria expressed during the Annual Conference in July and to news of continuing incidents of terrorist violence. A season of prayer for Nigeria has been announced by Annual Conference moderator Bob Krouse.
Mission Office Sends New Program Volunteers to South Sudan, Nigeria
A new volunteer has begun serving in South Sudan on behalf of the Church of the Brethren, and two new staff soon will arrive in Nigeria. The three are program volunteers for the denomination’s Global Mission and Service office, and will work as seconded staff for Sudanese and Nigerian organizations respectively.
Nigerian Brethren Development Center Graduates 167 Women
The Women Development Center of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) has graduated 167 women at its 11th graduation ceremony.
Gunmen Attack EYN Church, Kill Pastor and 10 Church Members
Leaders of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) are reaching out to American Brethren for prayer and Christian support following an attack by gunmen who killed an EYN pastor and 10 church members. “We would like you to continue to pray for the church of God in Nigeria,” said an e-mail from EYN
Nigerian Brethren Leaders to Speak at Young Center, Mission Alive
Samuel Dali, president of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) and his wife Rebecca, a scholar who recently received her doctorate from the university in Jos, Nigeria, are traveling in the United States. Their itinerary includes speaking engagements at Mission Alive 2012 hosted by Lititz (Pa.) Church of the Brethren, and at the Young Center at Elizabethtown (Pa.) College. They also will visit Manchester University and Bethany Seminary, lead Sunday school and worship at Crest Manor Church of the Brethren in South Bend, Ind., and spend an evening with Columbia City (Ind.) Church of the Brethren.
Brethren Leader Sends Update on Violence in Nigeria, Interfaith Delegation Issues Report
A leader of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) has sent an e-mail report on recent violence in Nigeria. Also, a new Christian and Muslim alliance committed to solving tensions in Nigeria has been announced by the World Council of Churches.
Brethren Church in Kaduna, Nigeria, Has Been Burned
An update on violence in northern Nigeria has been received from Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria). In an e-mail dated June 19, EYN headquarters reported that a Brethren church in the city of Kaduna had been burned in an attack, and three people were killed.
Nigerian Brethren Hold 65th Annual General Church Council
The 65th Annual General Church Council or “Majalisa” of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) was held April 17-20 with the theme, “Building a Living and Relevant Church.” This was the first Majalisa led by Samuel Dali as EYN president.
Nigerian Brethren Are Among Those Killed, Injured in Sunday Attacks
A congregation of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN–the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) was one of those attacked on Sunday by Islamist extremists. At least one EYN member was killed and several more injured. Nigerian church leaders have been requesting prayer for the situation in their country, where the Boko Haram sect has been targeting churches as well as government facilities and police stations with terrorist-type violence.