Nigeria workcamp planned for early 2007.

Projected dates for the 2007 workcamp in Nigeria are Jan. 13-Feb. 11. Since 1985 an annual workcamp has been held in Nigeria sponsored by Global Mission Partnerships of the Church of the Brethren General Board, in order to provide an opportunity for relationship building and mutual encouragement.

Work will again focus on building the Comprehensive Secondary School of Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria). Plans include a visit to congregations in Maiduguri, where violence in February led to the destruction of five church buildings of EYN. Participants will be present with members of the affected congregations and see progress made with the support of a love offering given by the US church.

David Whitten, coordinator of Nigeria mission for the General Board, will lead the workcamp. Projected cost is $2,200. See www.brethren.org/genbd/global_mission/workcamp/index.html for more information. Applications are due Oct. 2 and are available from Mary Munson at 800-323-8039.

Source: 7/19/2006 Newsline
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