Pray for God’s protection over Nigerian Christians returning to their communities.
Source: SIM, May 2017
After years of persecution and violence, Christians in the northeast of Nigeria are beginning to return to their communities. But while northeast Nigeria is still a dangerous place, the government has been fighting back against Boko Haram. There are now many hopeful signs.
Many of the people are subsistence farmers. The current food shortage has been made worse by people not farming through fear of being attacked by Boko Haram and by Boko Haram raiding food stores. In one safe area, SIM has worked through one of its Nigerian mission partners to train people in dry season farming so they can provide food for themselves. SIM workers now intend to do the same for rainy season farming in the next few months.
Many people lost their livelihoods, so SIM is also aiming to help carpenters, mechanics, shopkeepers, pharmacists, and others re-start businesses.
The ultimate goal is to help people spiritually, to disciple those who already know the Lord, and to help them share the gospel with Muslim neighbors.
» Read full story and be encouraged by SIM Nigeria’s work and vision.
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