[amc] Prayers and other needs in Nigeria ... Fwd: More violence needs more Prayers
- From: Helen Hopson <hmhopson@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Austin Mennonite Church <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:32:19 -0600
Obed was a classmate of mine at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in
Elkhart, Indiana
--Helen Hopson
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From: Obed Dashan <obeddashan@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Subject: More violence needs more Prayers
To: Hershel Linda <doylehersh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Our friends PRAY MORE
1. Jos:More violence erupted today. Several neighborhoods experienced
conflict. We just discovered that our friend's daughter was affected in the
bomb blast. her two legs are in POP right now.Total dead from the main
hospitals are 31. Some ars saying 39. I got mine from the Medical doctor in
charge of the Hospital.Over 90 casualty. Worship services were cancel led in
the Jos metropolis for the security reason. We had worship in our church for
90 minutes. For the first time since I was a pastor we hard armed soldiers
and police guarding our church during worship. You can imagine the fear and
anxiety yet the courage. I did not expect anyone would come to Church this
morning. We had well over 800 in attendance. They sang their hearts out like
it was their last! I preached a short message.Christmas was not conflict
free. The Life of the Savior was sought after as soon as he was born.Those
who follow the Savior can expect persecution. Our love for Christ and the
enemy is being tested. Our understanding of God's word is being tested as
well. Lord, heal our world of its waring madness. We know many of you are
praying. We find peace coming our way. We find courage to keep trusting.
Also pray for Phena's two nices in Abuja. They have been hospitalized for
typhoid in two different hospitals. They are running bad temperature. Her
brother needs help but we cannot leave Jos right now. I have to be around to
encourage our restless youth to stay calm.We have engaged them in a YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT CENTRE. They are making mud blocks and mixing sand to help with
a youth centre. Keep us prayed for.
2. Maiduguri, Borno State: Churches were burnt in that most northerly state
also.
3. Bauchi. News of the presence of Boko Haram People is causing great
anxiety there also. Pray for our brothers and sisters there too. Pray for
the Muslims too that their eyes be opened to God's love. Jesus would
probably say, "Forgive them for they know not what they do." WE ARE
CONTINUING TO STAY AWAKE AND ALERT TRUSTING IN THE GREAT INVISIBLE SHIELD.
Thank you.
Obed
--
Helen Hopson
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