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SummaryIn 2015, our peaceful village of Gayaku in Northeast Nigeria was set ablaze by Boko Haram. I watched from the foot of the mountain as flames consumed our homes and church. That night in hiding, I pleaded with God to sustain our faith. Upon returning, we found nearly everything destroyedβ€”only six homes were spared. Many lost hope, and I feared the church would scatter permanently. But God had other plans.

Even though this wasn't my first experience with such terror, I leaned on my faith and urged the church members to come back. Bit by bit, we gathered burnt materials and rebuilt a humble place of worship. Slowly, families returnedβ€”even those who had fled to Gombe.

Through Open Doors’ support, we received food, trauma healing, and leadership training. Today, our church stands stronger, our community larger. God's timing through Open Doors was perfect. What once seemed lost, God restored. Glory be to Jesus! πŸ™ŒπŸ”₯β›ͺπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬

When Pastor Andrew’s community was attacked by Boko Haram, he courageously chose to stay and rebuild his church. Now, there are more Christians in the community than before! Find out how your prayers are making a difference.

Open Doors Prayer News 290 (May-June 2022)

Find out more at www.opendoorsuk.org/prayernews

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Open Doors is an international ministry serving persecuted Christians and churches worldwide. We supply Bibles, leadership training, literacy programmes, livelihood support and advocacy services. We also seek to mobilise the church in the UK & Ireland to serve Christians living under religious persecution.
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