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From the field — posts and reflections from our work in Nigeria

Get Off The Couch!

Get Off The Couch!

Long ago, a pastor I (Carisa) love preached a sermon called 'GET OFF THE COUCH'. It was a memorable sermon that stuck with me. The premise was that there were opportunities ALL AROUND to serve the Lord. Go get busy!

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They Screamed, "We Will Kill You! We Will Kill Your Cows!"

They Screamed, "We Will Kill You! We Will Kill Your Cows!"

They Screamed, "We're Gonna Kill You! We're Gonna Kill Your Cows!"

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This Week In The News...

This Week In The News...

HISTORICALNIGERIA.COM

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PLEASE Pray For Persecuted Nigeria!

PLEASE Pray For Persecuted Nigeria!

According to Global Christian Relief, more Christians are being killed in Nigeria than in ANY other country! Nigeria ranks 1st in Killings, 3rd in Displacements and 2nd in Abductions/Assaults! Read more at Global Christian Relief HERE .

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A Map And FUN PICS!

A Map And FUN PICS!

By Schools for Africa March 16, 2026 Our MAP of the future NEW TOWN in Port Harcourt! We SHOULD be hearing good news ANY DAY NOW! After months of opposition, we are hopeful. Please be praying that the

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IMAGINE There Were NO SCHOOLS...

IMAGINE There Were NO SCHOOLS...

Imagine if there were no schools near your home to send your children to. Imagine if you couldn't afford school for your children, knowing that an education was their only hope for a bright future. What would your child grow up to do if they couldn't read or write? Would they be able to learn a trad

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Would You Like To Help Build A Church?

Would You Like To Help Build A Church?

From Phyllis: We worshipped today at this new Free Methodist Church in Lokoja, Kogi State. SFA Assistant Director Reverend John Raji oversees six churches in Kogi State, of which this is the latest! The land and building belong to the Free Methodist Church, but as you can see, the money wasn't there

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How Can It Be February Already??

How Can It Be February Already??

Phyllis is home in Nigeria now. :)

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2025 was INCREDIBLE, expecting God to move in 2026!

2025 was INCREDIBLE, expecting God to move in 2026!

God was with us, as ever, in very tangible ways! He kept us safe. He provided for us and our Fulani friends. As we continue to build schools, clinics, and rotational grazing, God continues to make a way for His people there! Despite persecution and difficulty, we are following the Lord together into

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And A Happy New Year!

And A Happy New Year!

By Schools for Africa January 2, 2026 God Is Good, ALL THE TIME! From Phyllis: I just marvel, every blessed day, at the goodness of God. Why? I'll tell you. We were on our way to the airport in Lagos,

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