FW: Nigeria update

Dear Prayer Partners

As I had asked for all of you to pray for peace in Nigeria combined with wisdom for us in all that we do and to press on in His service, I want to quickly update you before I leave for the weekend on Evangelism in the South East of Kaduna, to the villages of Rafin Gora, Matuak, and 2 other villages that are close by each of these.  I know a good number of those that normally go with us are planning to go out in spite of the suspicions of more trouble to come.

 

Last Friday the 16^th began a new policy of no vehicle traffic passing by places of worship during service times in and around Jos; Fridays, no traffic allowed to move by Mosques, and Sunday mornings, no traffic allowed to move past Churches. Our Sunday service last week saw a smaller than usual attendance; some were fearful of more bombs or revenge attacks, others unsure of exactly how the no movement around worship centers would flesh out. In Rayfield there are some side streets that allowed us to travel within less than a mile of our church, park the car on the road and walk the rest of the way. It was so encouraging to see those who persevered, overcoming fears and the discomfort that might come with walking on dusty dirt roads in the hot sun, uncertain of exactly how far one would have to walk.

 

In our community and throughout the City of Jos, most churches have put up concrete barriers so cars can no longer get near the buildings; as well as the police stations, banks, and military installations.  The metal detectors that some have been using are now everywhere and those that have the responsibility take it very seriously.

 

Please do not get the idea that we think we are impervious to all that is happening around us, the stress of living and serving in Nigeria has increased tremendously. Everything here is more difficult to accomplish, yet our Lord remains faithful. His Grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our weakness, II Corinthians 12:9     

 

·         Please pray for God to change hearts in Nigeria, bringing about peace and reconciliation.

·         Please pray for wisdom and protection for us as a family.

·         Please pray for souls in the villages of Rafin Gora and Matuak to be saved through the preaching of the Word this weekend, and for safety for the outreach team.

 

Keep praying,

Bob DeVoe   

Part of His Workmanship