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Romans 12:21: "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good".

On November 21st, 2025, gunmen abducted 315 Nigerian Christians from a Catholic school, St. Mary's School in Papiri, Niger State, Nigeria. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. The victims included 303 students and 12 teachers. The kidnapping has been described as one of the worst mass abductions in Nigeria's history. The abduction at the school was the third to hit Nigeria in a week.

More than 1,500 children have been abducted from Nigerian schools since 2014, when 276 girls were taken during the infamous Chibok mass abduction. The kidnapping of people for ransom by criminal gangs, known locally as bandits, has become a major problem in many parts of Nigeria.

Because of these recent kidnappings, the Governor of Niger State has ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools in the state. We have closed all seven of our primary schools there, and our new secondary school in Niger State. We have also closed our schools in Plateau State and Bauchi State.

Kidnappings are rampant in schools and churches. We need prayer for our dear ones in Nigeria. Will you join us? Lord, HELP!



Port Harcourt WAITS...

Phyllis and team are in Port Harcourt now. They have made some progress, but still no building permits. The Barrister phoned Comrade about this, last evening; Comrade's response was, "It's not easy." He's obligated now, due to his acceptance of the advance payment, and eventually must bring forth those permits. It's really hard to wait. Time is precious, but we are trusting the Lord for His timing and successful outcomes!

SFA ON THE ROAD!

Missionary Phyllis Sortor is coming home for Christmas! If you can't join us in person, click on the links to watch the live stream from home!

Sunday, December 28th, Phyllis will be sharing at Seattle First Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Ave W., Seattle, WA! Service is at 10am.

https://ffmc.org

Sunday, January 4th, Phyllis will be sharing at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, 20815 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA! Services are at 9:30 & 11:00.

https://www.wbfmc.org

*Services are recorded and posted by noon, same day.

Sunday, January 11th, Phyllis will be sharing briefly at

Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Road, Bothel, WA! Service is at 9:30am!

https://www.northlakecc.org

Sunday, January 18th, Phyllis will be sharing at Warm Beach Senior Community at 10am! Join us at 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA, in Beachwood Lounge.

Sunday, January 25th, Phyllis will be sharing at Shoreline Free Methodist Church, 510 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA! Service is at 9:45.

http://shorelinefm.com

*We would LOVE to share at YOUR church, wherever you are! Phyllis's time in the states is limited, but SFA Secretary Carisa would be happy to travel to your church, too! We can share our Kidnapped Redemption Film and updates on what God is doing in Nigeria! We are a non-denominational ministry. We are happy to partner with ALL bible-believing churches. Email us for more details!

As the Lord pours Himself into Nigeria, it is an absolute delight to be His hands and feet there. We see the Lord moving mightily! God certainly doesn't NEED us, but He does INVITE us to join Him. Would you care to join us by supporting the work financially?

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