Praise God!

It’s been a good week! It didn’t start off well when tensions in the city caused us to cancel BRiCC’s women’s health class for the second time. Please pray for peace in Jos to continue so that we will be able to finish our last two classes without further problems.

Praise God our interfaith prayer rally was a success! It might seem strange to you to hear that BRiCC organized this time when Muslims and Christians came together in prayer and mutual condemnation of the recent bombings in Jos. I know the first day we visited BRiCC and I saw Muslims and Christians praying together I was honestly a little wary of the theological implications. Since then, I have been a part of many of these times at BRiCC and have come to see them for what they are…The rally this week was a time for leaders of both the Muslim and Christian faiths to get together and set an example to so many who are guided by their actions. The Muslim teachers there were able to condemn the acts of extremists and witness first hand that Christians do indeed pray (many believe this is not the case due to their comparative lack of public prayer). Christians were given the opportunity to hear the heartfelt prayers for peace and healing of their Muslim neighbors. This is a unique time that many Christians don’t often have when they can intercede for the blessing and salvation of someone in darkness that is seeking God in the same room. We know that God answers prayer and reveals himself to those who seek him with their whole hearts. Please pray with us that He will reveal Himself to the hearts of our friends at BRiCC.

 

Our Friends at BRiCC

Sharing a unity song at the rally

We also had the opportunity to visit the beautiful village of Meango and spend time with a 30 year missionary who lives there. It was a wonderful getaway and being out of the city and breathing the country air again was amazing! We were humbled as we visited the graves of many SIM missionaries who have given their lives for the sake of the gospel in Nigeria. As we heard the stories of joy in the midst of sacrifice, our respect grew for the many who serve God long term in Jos. Please continue to be in prayer for the missionaries you support, they struggle daily with harsh living situations and sometimes what seems like insurmountable cultural barriers. Pray that God would strengthen and sustain His workers.

Enjoying the sights in Meango

 

We rounded out our week by helping our close friends the Miller family put on a coffee shop for missionaries from many different organizations and sending countries all gathered here in Jos. This was a great opportunity for Jeremy to use his barista skills to help our friends refine their coffee drinks. Katie also enjoyed serving treats and being there to encourage fellow missionaries and help them to feel as if they had a little piece of home through good conversation and tasty treats. 

Jeremy & April making some fabulous lattes