Mission Activities Suspended to Prevent Coronavirus Spread

Coronavirus has become such an imminent disruption to our daily lives in the United States, it is tempting to ignore its impact in the developing world. At this writing, COVID-19 has spread and infected 407 and killed 12 people in Nigeria. Compared to the USA, those...

Blessing Gives Thanks for Your Generosity!

Only a week ago we asked you to help provide funds for foot surgery for a 15-year-old girl named Blessing. Well, your response has been generous. Within a few days, HEAL members donated the $8,000 needed! Now Blessing can look forward toward walking normally after...

Blessing Needs Your Blessing!

Deacon Leo and I arrived at MENPS in Umuagwu to visit the Masters1 and check in on the Messengers of Justice (MOJ). Sr. Ann Okweji MOJ, the school matron, set up a table and chairs in the Compassionate Home courtyard for us to recline after our arrival. In the spirit...

Forming Servant Leaders Begins in the Family!

A BOMCA student named Christopher told me his mother is an American, but she didn’t want to come back to Nigeria with his father.  I could hear the sadness in his voice, and I wondered if he shared this hoping I might be able to find his mother since I’m an American...

MOJ Sisters Stand With Umuagwu Children!

In Umuagwu village, the home of MENPS, a recent outbreak of violence has instilled fear in many indigenous families and their children. A new cult comprised of local at risk youths has carried out various nefarious operations, including kidnappings, in Umuagwu. Nick...