27 July 2005

CHRISTIANS IN NIGER PLEAD FOR HELP

Christians in the famine-struck, West African state of Niger have contacted Barnabas Fund to ask for urgent assistance.

Barnabas Fund’s International Director, Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, appeals on their behalf: “Christians form less than one percent of the population of the Muslim-majority country Niger. Experience in other countries shows that tiny Christian minorities like this tend to suffer disproportionately in any crisis. I urge Christians around the world to remember their brothers and sisters in the Lord at this time. As you give to help the starving in Niger, please direct some of your help through Barnabas Fund for the Christians.”

Niger is the second poorest country in the world.

PRAYER ITEMS

* Pray for the famine victims in Niger, especially the children, that help will get to them quickly and effectively.

* Pray for the small Christian community in Niger that their needs also will be provided for. Pray that they will find peace and hope in the Lord and be able to bring encouragement and help to others. ——————————————————————–

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