Nigeria: Family Reacts Violently After Girl’s Conversion – Rebecca’s Story
Nigeria: Family Reacts Violently After Girl’s Conversion – Rebecca’s Story
One night, "Rebecca" (not her real name), who was a Muslim at the time, had a dream in which she saw a shining light. Rebecca was told by her aunt to pray about it, which she did while performing her Islamic prayers. The next night, she had another dream. This time, she saw a Man in white clothes who told her He was "the Way, the Truth and the Life."When Rebecca met with a pastor, who explained that the Man in white was Jesus, she made the life-changing decision to follow the Lord. After her family found out that she had left Islam, Rebecca was violently attacked. Fortunately, the new Nigerian believer managed to escape, later finding refuge with VOM Canada’s trusted ministry partner, Christian Faith Ministries.
Date: November 2022
Length: 3:45
From: The Voice of the Martyrs Canada/100 Huntley Street
- Current Ministry Projects
VOMC works with in-country partners to encourage and strengthen persecuted Christians through a variety of methods. Christians are equipped with audio bibles to distribute to their persecutors. Christian widows receive skills training and trauma counselling as a way to provide an income for their families and heal from the trauma they’ve faced in losing their husbands. Children who have lost parents and relatives due to attacks are provided with a safe place to grow and be nurtured. Medical fees are paid for Christians who have suffered injuries due to attacks by Boko Haram and Fulani. Discipleship and vocational training are given to Muslim Background Believers to help them start their new lives spiritually and practically. The Glenn Penner Scholarship Award is used to help equip persecuted Christians completing their Masters and have a heart to share the Gospel with the lost in their community.
Project Funds: Women’s Ministry, Bibles, Medical Fund, Families of Martyrs, Equipping the Saints, Relief & Development
- Country Information
Population
230,842,743 (2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Hausa (30), Yoruba (15.5), Igbo (15.2), Fulani (6), Tiv (2.4), Kanuri/Beriberi (2.4), Ibibio (1.8), Izaw/Izon (1.8), Other (24.7)Religion (%)
Islam (53.5), Christianity (45.9), Other (0.6)Leader
President Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu (2023)Government type
Federal presidential republicLegal system
Mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law (in 12 northern states), and traditional lawSource: CIA World Factbook
- Pray for Nigeria
May God minister great comfort and healing to all who have been injured or bereaved as a result of the militants' brutal attacks. In addition, pray for the remaining abducted Chibok schoolgirls, that they will be assured of the Lord's abiding presence as they await release from captivity. Continue to uphold President Tinubu and other members of the Nigerian government as they make further attempts to rescue the remaining girls and provide protection for vulnerable citizens. As they persevere in their endeavours to overcome terrorism, may they be granted wisdom, courage, strength and help from on high.
