Pray for NigeriaPrayer Request and Nigeria News Mailing ListSurely, by now we have all heard of the terrible events that have taken place in northern Nigeria in December 2008, in particular in the Jos area to which our Deanery has special links. Update emails have been (and will be) sent to all Runnymede Deanery Synod members, but they are also available to anybody else who is interested in reading about events in Nigeria and the special needs of our brothers and sisters there now. If you wish to have your address added to the Nigeria News Mailing List please contact Deanery Administrator Petra Hudson on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Please find below a compendium of prayer requests formulated by Jos Deaconess Sue Essam: ***QUOTE*** Thank you again so very much indeed for your prayers, your messages, your love and concern. A few facts and figures may help your prayers. (We have still to finish our own compilation of details) 1. The Governor of Plateau State has stated very clearly that no Muslim was killed in a mosque in Jos. Please pray against the adverse effects of untrue propaganda in the international press. 2. Amongst the several hundred people arrested are many foreign Muslim mercenaries who were well armed. NB These have killed both Christians and Muslims because, being aliens, they do not know who is who. 3. Government figures last night gave nearly 26,000 displaced persons in 20 camps across the city. This number does not of course include the many homeless who are being cared for by family and friends. 4. The State authorities have begun to get some relief to these persons but the task is big and the need for water, food and medicine is becoming urgent. 5. The State authorities have also begun to clear corpses and debris from the streets. 6. Many people have started to go out and look for food etc. but with no banks and little movement into the city both cash and supplies are tight. 7. The situation is therefore easing in one sense but there is still the very real possibility of further violence. Please pray that God will wash away anger, rage, retaliation and lust for bloodshed. ***UNQUOTE*** |