NEWS FROM NIGERIA

EKONI | Bro Igani U Eteng

I thank you very much for the book you sent me and the answer you gave to my questions. The book “Teach me Thy Way” is very good. Please, if possible, let me have some more preaching books. I am now alone in my town and I have tried to form a group but it is very difficult.

ENUGU | Bro Goddy Nwosu

Brethren and Sisters baptised in November

In the Hope of Israel we all share, how are you? This is the picture I promised to send of people who were baptized (as above). From 16th-30th November five were baptised – Bro Chinoso Ugwunta, Bro Udo Chukwudi, Sis Patience Ezeala, Sis Nineka Uzoigwe, Sis Chisomu Nniasi. We pray for God’s mercy to guide them toward His Kingdom and pray for those who never take the decision to change their mind because time is very short.

For your information, we are in trouble this time. Our Government has given an order that no church should worship at a Government School. We have been 24 years in that school and are in confusion as to getting another place; it is not easy for us as rents have become very costly. Since the announcement I have not been able to rest in mind or sleep. If we get another place I will let you know but we need everyone to pray for us at this time of trial. Prayer helps a lot. Thanks to you all in Jesus’ Name. By grace.

MBAISE | Bro Blessing Nwigiwe

There is too much trouble going on around the world like terrorism, earthquakes, rumours of war and crisis, spreading of diseases like past years AIDS now we have heard of another one, “Ebola”. These diseases seem to be incurable.

We are living in the last days, waiting for our Lord’s return. We in Mbaise ecclesia remember you in our prayers and I myself as well. Two weeks ago I was wounded in my leg so that I cannot walk or move out without a stick so try to remember me please. You know I have no help except UK brethren.

OHAFIA | Bro Uka Egwu

We are reaching the end of time; many events are happening in the world today which speak of the coming of our Lord, and the glories of His reign. Even as I write now the next hours are unknown. But Daniel long ago in advance warned all his followers of a time like this – a time of trouble (Daniel ch.12) when the kingdoms of this world will become the Kingdom of God.

The world is under fear but can only be saved with Jesus coming back to the earth. Human government has fallen, all the world is hit by terrorism, war and hardship. Please brothers and sisters, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we first believed (Romans 13:11-14). The world is sinking so fast into its end, we rejoice although the grief and sorrow which fills it makes us long for Him who will rid the earth of every curse shortly. How we long for Him. (I was hospitalised from last month but I am alright today). I thank God so much because the problem was acute and much thanks to C.B.M. Nigeria (Aba) for all their care to me and my family.

Bro Uka showing Bible Basics to a friend during the time of house-to-house preaching at Ohafia

UMUAHIA | Bro Chika Onyer

What does our love in God look like?

Many times some claim that they have the love of God, even to their fellow brethren. Yes, indeed, Judas claimed more than that, he even wanted to share the same dish with Jesus, (Matthew 26:23).

In the story of Orpah and Ruth, their mother-in-law Naomi explained her situation and Orpah failed to wish to go with her but Ruth was strong in her support and said “Never ask me to leave you, because where you die, I will die and there will I be buried” (Ruth 1:16-17). I remember what happened to Christ and his disciples. John 6:66-67. In my view I can say that Ruth saw the situation of her mother-in-law’s loneliness and old age and that she wanted to be able to provide for her daily food and comfort.

In all situations let us hold firm to our faith and never be like a boxer who wasted his punches and later be disqualified.

Bro Chika Onyer