September Mission Focus
Wells of Peace, Pathways of Hope
As September unfolds, our church family once again turns its attention outward—toward communities where hope is rising, dignity is being restored, and kindness is changing lives in tangible ways. This year, our partnership with Shabach Beyond Center Nigeria invites us into a mission that is both practical and deeply meaningful.
Two Wells Bringing Life—and Peace
This year, we have the privilege of helping drill two new wells: one in a Muslim community that Jerry Swam Sidi visited last year, and one in a nearby Christian community. These communities have often lived with tension, mistrust, and even violence between them. Clean water may seem simple, but in places where division runs deep, the gift of this life-giving resource will transform hearts as well as lives.
These wells will not only provide safe drinking water, they will help create points of connection, easing strain and opening doors for cooperation where conflict now stands. As donors, you become part of promoting a quiet but giant step toward peace.
Empowering Widows Through Skill & Strength
Many widows in Nigeria, who have lost their husbands to the violence against Christians in the region, continue to struggle under the weight of inflation and limited opportunities. This month’s mission focus includes providing sewing machines for the sewing and crafts program, tools that allow women to build sustainable income, care for their families, and regain independence. A sewing machine may look small, but in the hands of a determined widow, it becomes a doorway to stability and dignity.
Food That Nourishes Body and Spirit
Through the Kindness Benevolence outreach at year’s end, widows will receive essential food items (rice, corn meal, spaghetti, spices, and more) along with small assistance for needed medications. These gifts ease burdens during difficult seasons and remind each woman that she is seen, valued, and supported by a community across the ocean.
A Mission Rooted in Long-Term Transformation
Shabach Beyond Center Nigeria continues to empower individuals to become self-sufficient, training people who will go on to train others. This ripple effect strengthens entire communities, helping them build resilience and hope from within. Their work embodies a truth we hold close: kindness doesn’t just meet needs—it transforms futures.
Join Us in This Work of Grace
Your generosity, prayers, and encouragement make this mission possible. Together, we are helping provide water, food, skills, and peace to communities in Nigeria. Together, we are standing with widows who are rebuilding their lives. Together, we are nurturing hope that stretches far beyond our own neighborhood.
Let’s make this September a month where compassion flows freely—and where kindness quenches more than thirst.