Everything has been going well here recently. The fighting has stopped and things are gradually getting back to normal. There is currently a 7pm - 6am curfew. We are hoping the curfew will be lifted soon or at least increased to 9pm and then we will actually be able to go out at night!
Due to the recent violent events in Jos, many people have lost their homes and lots of mosques, churches and businesses have been burnt down. I am living on a CRC compound (Christian Reformed Church). CRC received funding and organised relief aid such as food, water, clothes, blankets etc. Some Mission Africa staff have also been involved with this and I had the opportunity of assisting with some of the relief work. It was a rewarding, but humbling experience. We talked and prayed with some of the victims at a Nigerian ministry called "Almanah Rescue Mission". Hearing the stories of victims was heart-breaking, it definately has made me a lot more thankful f
or what I have. One woman I spoke with is a widow who is HIV positive, she has 8 children and she lost her home during the crisis. She is now a refugee, desperately trying to provide for her children and find somewhere to live. Although it was difficult hearing these stories, it was great to see these victims walk away with a smile and the food we were providing.
I finished work on Thursday, which ended with a kids party and of course, Father Christmas paid us a visit! We had only been back to school a week, due to the crisis. We are now off for 3 weeks!
Quite a few people have been asking me how I will be spending Christmas. I am moving to another CRC compound, where all the other Mission Africa staff live. As a mission, we are spending Christmas day together, so I'm looking forward to that but I am going to miss everyone at home. I'm finding it very strange celebrating Christmas with warm weather!
Prayer requests:
Due to the recent violent events in Jos, many people have lost their homes and lots of mosques, churches and businesses have been burnt down. I am living on a CRC compound (Christian Reformed Church). CRC received funding and organised relief aid such as food, water, clothes, blankets etc. Some Mission Africa staff have also been involved with this and I had the opportunity of assisting with some of the relief work. It was a rewarding, but humbling experience. We talked and prayed with some of the victims at a Nigerian ministry called "Almanah Rescue Mission". Hearing the stories of victims was heart-breaking, it definately has made me a lot more thankful f
or what I have. One woman I spoke with is a widow who is HIV positive, she has 8 children and she lost her home during the crisis. She is now a refugee, desperately trying to provide for her children and find somewhere to live. Although it was difficult hearing these stories, it was great to see these victims walk away with a smile and the food we were providing.I finished work on Thursday, which ended with a kids party and of course, Father Christmas paid us a visit! We had only been back to school a week, due to the crisis. We are now off for 3 weeks!
Quite a few people have been asking me how I will be spending Christmas. I am moving to another CRC compound, where all the other Mission Africa staff live. As a mission, we are spending Christmas day together, so I'm looking forward to that but I am going to miss everyone at home. I'm finding it very strange celebrating Christmas with warm weather!
Prayer requests:
- Please pray that the peace will remain in Jos.
- Pray for all the victims of the crisis who are now without a home over this Christmas period.
- Please continue to pray for my health and safety.
I wish you all a very happy Christmas.
Yours in Christ,
Lynsey
