The Wodaabe people believe in a specific spirit named “Fakande” that can offer protection for your head. Wodaabe men will take the head of a sheep, and will eat part of it and place part of it upon their heads. They believe that this dark...
Many years ago, “Nissa” traveled to a Christian missionary hospital to seek treatment for his father who was extremely sick. He heard the Gospel and received a solar audio Bible, but he left when his father passed away. Years later, a Christian church planter began...
Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Pray...
Many Nigerien women are married between the ages of 12 and 14 and 50% of marriages end in divorce. In Niger, a woman's marital status often determines her social importance. Pray for the women of Niger. Pray that they would come to know the true...
Shortly after he got married, “Souley” was befriended by a Christian who shared the Gospel with him and he and his wife both accepted Christ. His wife's family accused him of betraying their family by forcing his wife to abandon Islam and they attempted to...
2 Corinthians 1:11 “You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.” Thank you for faithfully praying for the people of Niger. We give thanks that the Lord hears...
When “Enoch” was a boy, he watched everything his Muslim father did. In school, he met a Christian and when he began observing his life, he was surprised how differently he lived than his father. Enoch was drawn to Jesus by the faithful example of...
Niger continues to face various external threats along it’s borders including insecurity in Libya, spillover from conflict in Mali, and violent extremism in northeastern Nigeria. Please pray that within this time of uncertainty, that God’s certainty would become evident. May the people of Niger recognize the...
“Idrissa’s” grandfather and father were witch doctors and they expected him to become a witch doctor as well. As he grew older, he converted to Islam, but he still felt empty. Eventually, Idrissa met some Christians and heard the Gospel. Idrissa committed to learning more...
John 6:35, “Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” Approximately 20% of Nigeriens cannot meet their food needs due to high demographic rates, lack of rainfall, poor agricultural production,...