Building Peace ECWA Church in Jos!
ECWA is a denomination that stands for Evangelical Church Winning All!
You might remember when God put it on Phyllis's heart to build a church for Officer Jacob and his precious church family in Jos...
God gives us the desires of our hearts! Some friends donated the funds to make it happen, and work began this week!
Phyllis, our driver Lawal, and Security Officer Jacob went with two carpenters and two masons to meet with Pastor Joel. They discussed how the church members could help with beds, food, and any other work needed on the building site.
Reverend Timothy of the ECWA Church officiated the groundbreaking service, with Pastor Joel, many church members and the Furaka Village Head in attendance. It was a wonderful morning.
The group prayed over the land and the congregation, then celebrated the GOOD THINGS that God has done!
Our building team with Pastor Joel.
Don’t forget Phyllis!
One big challenge is heating, breaking and removing the big rocks within the church area. We will use the broken stones as foundation fillers. The weather is cool, and spirits are high! God be praised!
This ground is SO ROCKY, but there's no problem! We already hired some men to come and break up the stones within the area of the church building.
These are volunteers from the community, helping with the work. One elderly woman is also helping to carry stones. She wouldn't let Phyllis take her picture. :)
Blocks are being delivered for the church walls.
Sand is being delivered, too!
The workers are measuring out the foundation, to start digging!
You'll be surprised at how fast this building goes up...
We'll keep you posted on the progress!
A BIG thank you to the friends who asked, "What other needs do you have?" God put us ALL on the same page! We LOVE THAT!
Hold on to us with BOTH HANDS!
Bobi Grazing Reserve, in Niger State - MONTHLY SUPPORT is needed!
over 75,000 acres!
7 schools, educating 750 children!
2 healthcare clinics!
5 new water boreholes, 2 repaired!
Bobi Grazing Reserve has been a volatile place. Bandits have wreaked havoc so much that the Nigerian Army finally intervened. While the area is still unstable, the area chiefs are thrilled to have schools for their children. Chief Kiri Bauchi recently told Missionary Phyllis Sortor that they were going to hold on to Schools For Africa and our schools with BOTH HANDS!
There are MANY opportunities to support a healthcare clinic or school on Bobi Grazing Reserve. Teacher/nurse monthly salaries in Nigeria start at only $50/month. Below are our current needs:
School #1, Courtney Carleton Memorial Primary School, 6 teachers = $300/month
School #2, Bailey Robinson Memorial Primary School, 2 teachers = $100/month
School #3, Big Dam Primary School, 7 teachers = $350/month
School #4, Dam Dutse Primary School, 2 teachers = $100/month
School #5, River Of Life Nursery/Primary School, 4 teachers = $200/month
School #6, Kango Bassa Primary School, 1 teacher = $50/month
School #7, Yabawa Primary School, 4 teachers = $200/month
Bobi Healthcare Clinics: 2 nurses + yearly cost of medicine/supplies = TOTAL $185/month
Click HERE to GIVE!
Schools for Africa has a goal to TRIPLE the number of strong Christian schools we are managing in Nigeria.
We're trusting God and determined, with His help, to use everything we have to educate as many children as we can, to lift high the wonderful Name of Jesus and bring HIS peace to Nigeria!
Our current need is monthly giving for teacher/nurse salaries.
Could YOU help support a teacher or a nurse?
Did you know that Schools For Africa is an Affiliated Partner with the Free Methodist Church? We have long had a beautiful friendship and partnership with the Free Methodist Church, bishops, pastors, leaders, and fellow servants of Christ! See more info HERE!
Schools For Africa is heading to Orlando, FL in July for the FMC USA General Conference! We hope to share our Kidnapped Redemption Film with hundreds of pastors!
Phyllis Sortor, Director of Schools For Africa, is being awarded the SPU Alumna Of The Year Award! She will be in the US to accept this great honor over Commencement Weekend, June 9-10. She has also been invited to be the Undergraduate Commencement Speaker for the weekend! SPU will print an article about Phyllis in their magazine, they will record a podcast with her, and present her with an award. We will keep you posted on all these details!
Prayer Requests:
Pray for Phyllis and the team building a church in Jos.
Please KEEP praying for wisdom for the SFA team, both in the US and Nigeria, as SFA grows.
Pray for SFA to closely follow God's will - we want to be good stewards of ALL that He provides! Not just funds, but opportunity for evangelism, friendships, time, etc.