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Stories & Updates

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

Feb 15th, Port Harcourt update

Feb 15th, Port Harcourt update

Our primary school in Port Harcourt, New Town Primary, was reduced to rubble, along with all the surrounding buildings on this estate. We had permission to use this land and the buildings, but the government showed up unannounced and began to tear them down, to build army barracks here. Phyllis is l

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So much good news to share!

So much good news to share!

Phyllis and Team SFA visited many churches in January. It is always so special to reconnect with church families, seeing LOTS of familiar faces and old friends. Thank you all for joining us, greeting us, and saying hello! Phyllis shared a powerful testimony about what God has been doing in Nigeria.

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Phyllis visits more churches!

Phyllis visits more churches!

By Carisa Haven January 17, 2025 Enugu Primary & Secondary School Phyllis is HOME in JANUARY, visiting Seattle-area churches! Phyllis is home for the holidays, and got to spend some great time with fa

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Phyllis is home for the holidays, and visiting Seattle-area churches!

Phyllis is home for the holidays, and visiting Seattle-area churches!

Phyllis is home for the holidays, and got to spend some great time with family in December. In January, she will be visiting FOUR Seattle-area churches. We would love to have you join us! Please come to church with us, and stop by our table to say hello !

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Port Harcourt UPDATES, National Modeling, and our 2nd high school this year!

Port Harcourt UPDATES, National Modeling, and our 2nd high school this year!

You may have read that our dear friend Mogodi and his family were suddenly evicted from their homes. The land where Mogodi and his family have been living for so long was always land that belonged to the government. The Fulani were squatters, with permission of course, and our school was making use

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WOW! Praise Your Name, Jesus!

WOW! Praise Your Name, Jesus!

From Phyllis: It's amazing... but I've never felt better in my life! And so, so blessed and happy! I'm just bubbling... God is showing Himself able and mighty, every single day! Every situation is just turning out right! Amazing God. What a privilege to be here in this country I love, with these peo

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Happy Thanksgiving - We are SO THANKFUL!

Happy Thanksgiving - We are SO THANKFUL!

We had conducted conference at Ikot Afanga and were on our way back to Uyo, when I asked Superintendent Odu if he could stop in Ekparakwa so I could snap a couple of photos of the location of my very first encounter with the people group known as the Fulani.

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TO GOD BE THE GLORY! NEW BELIEVERS!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY! NEW BELIEVERS!

Fulani Prayer Focus, Knowing Jesus As Savior

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Introducing Principal Ojo and Headmistress Seun!

Introducing Principal Ojo and Headmistress Seun!

I, Mr. Olanrewaju Ojo was born to Dr. and Mrs. Ojo, a medical doctor and a nurse from Ekiti State on May 29th, 1984. We are of the Yoruba Tribe. I had my nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary educations in Ondo State and Ekiti State. Mrs. Oluwaseun (Seun) Ojo was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alade - both

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School Has Begun!

School Has Begun!

In the discourse surrounding terrorism in West Africa, a prevailing narrative attributes the majority of these acts to a specific ethnic or religious group. The Fulani are very often considered the perpetrators. However, it is crucial for Christians not to subscribe to this notion and recognize that

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Send a NOTE to Missionary Phyllis Sortor!

Send a NOTE to Missionary Phyllis Sortor!

Pray for the new high school, Leaders of Tomorrow New International High School, as we begin the work near Bobi Grazing Reserve.

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A LOT of good news from Missionary Phyllis!

A LOT of good news from Missionary Phyllis!

Good day, SFA friends and partners!

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