From the Field

Stories & Updates

Posts & reflections from our work in Nigeria

Introducing Pastor Elijah, and Enugu Update!

Introducing Pastor Elijah, and Enugu Update!

What would Jesus do? Another INCREDIBLE life story from Missionary Phyllis:

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Our Current Work At Enugu!

Our Current Work At Enugu!

Work has started on the unfinished secondary school at Bright Hope Christian Academy, Enugu. Enugu is the capital of Enugu State, in the center of Nigeria. It is a safe, stable part of the country, Praise God! The school is run by Rev. Mathias, who is also a Free Methodist Church Conference Superint

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In The Presence Of A King!

In The Presence Of A King!

Lord Jesus, we pray over THESE precious children in Imala. We pray that as You relentlessly seek after them, they would find their way QUICKLY to You! We pray salvation over their precious souls!

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Land ACQUIRED IN Port Harcourt! MORE Discrimination!

Land ACQUIRED IN Port Harcourt! MORE Discrimination!

Mogodi is the FIRST Fulani man that Phyllis met in Nigeria, and has become a very dear friend and partner in our ministry. Mogodi and his family had permission to use a complex of vacant buildings for their homes and our school, New Town Primary. Without warning, the Nigerian government came and evi

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Feb 15th, Port Harcourt update

Feb 15th, Port Harcourt update

Our primary school in Port Harcourt, New Town Primary, was reduced to rubble, along with all the surrounding buildings on this estate. We had permission to use this land and the buildings, but the government showed up unannounced and began to tear them down, to build army barracks here. Phyllis is l

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So much good news to share!

So much good news to share!

Phyllis and Team SFA visited many churches in January. It is always so special to reconnect with church families, seeing LOTS of familiar faces and old friends. Thank you all for joining us, greeting us, and saying hello! Phyllis shared a powerful testimony about what God has been doing in Nigeria.

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Phyllis visits more churches!

Phyllis visits more churches!

By Schools for Africa January 17, 2025 Phyllis is HOME in JANUARY, visiting Seattle-area churches! Phyllis is home for the holidays, and got to spend some great time with family in December. In Januar

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Phyllis is home for the holidays, and visiting Seattle-area churches!

Phyllis is home for the holidays, and visiting Seattle-area churches!

Phyllis is home for the holidays, and got to spend some great time with family in December. In January, she will be visiting FOUR Seattle-area churches. We would love to have you join us! Please come to church with us, and stop by our table to say hello !

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Port Harcourt UPDATES, National Modeling, and our 2nd high school this year!

Port Harcourt UPDATES, National Modeling, and our 2nd high school this year!

You may have read that our dear friend Mogodi and his family were suddenly evicted from their homes. The land where Mogodi and his family have been living for so long was always land that belonged to the government. The Fulani were squatters, with permission of course, and our school was making use

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WOW! Praise Your Name, Jesus!

WOW! Praise Your Name, Jesus!

From Phyllis: It's amazing... but I've never felt better in my life! And so, so blessed and happy! I'm just bubbling... God is showing Himself able and mighty, every single day! Every situation is just turning out right! Amazing God. What a privilege to be here in this country I love, with thes

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Happy Thanksgiving - We are SO THANKFUL!

Happy Thanksgiving - We are SO THANKFUL!

We had conducted conference at Ikot Afanga and were on our way back to Uyo, when I asked Superintendent Odu if he could stop in Ekparakwa so I could snap a couple of photos of the location of my very first encounter with the people group known as the Fulani.

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TO GOD BE THE GLORY! NEW BELIEVERS!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY! NEW BELIEVERS!

Fulani Prayer Focus, Knowing Jesus As Savior

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