This time last year, at FBC we said goodbye to Dominique as she set off for Nigeria to work with SIM (Serving in Mission). She has been sharing updates and prayer points with us as a church and recently wrote the following...
I would like to make an appeal on behalf of the Miango widows, whom I visited recently as part of my work with City Ministries.
Sadly, behind every widow is a story of loss that words can hardly capture. For many women affected by attacks attributed to armed Fulani-linked groups, the pain goes beyond losing a husband. They are left to raise children who have also experienced the trauma of violence, displacement, and the loss of a father.
Some children have been killed or injured in attacks; others have watched their homes destroyed or been forced to flee with their mothers. Overnight, families that once depended on a husband and father for protection and livelihood are left struggling to survive.
City Ministries work with approximately 500 widows who we would like to bless with a single mattress. After a long day of labour on their farms having a clean, comfortable mattress to sleep on would make such a difference to their lives.
We are hoping to raise £18 per mattress, with a total fundraising goal of approximately £4500, so that each of these women can have a proper bed to rest on at the end of the day.
I would love to invite the church at FBC to consider supporting this project. £18 may seem like a small amount, but multiplied across 500 women, it can provide dignity, comfort and a good night's rest to people who give so much of themselves each day.
Would you prayerfully consider contributing £18, or whatever amount you are able to give, towards this need?
Together, we can help these women sleep comfortably after a day of labour and remind them that they are seen, valued and cared for.
Thank you for considering this appeal and for all you do to support those in need.
With gratitude and blessings,
Dominique
If you would like to give to Dominique's appeal, please click the button below which will take you to the SIM Giving page. To ensure that all donations are correctly allocated and easily identifiable, we kindly ask that City Ministries Project #085550 – mattress campaign is written in the 'Where would you like your donation to go?' box.
Sadly, behind every widow is a story of loss that words can hardly capture. For many women affected by attacks attributed to armed Fulani-linked groups, the pain goes beyond losing a husband. They are left to raise children who have also experienced the trauma of violence, displacement, and the loss of a father.
Some children have been killed or injured in attacks; others have watched their homes destroyed or been forced to flee with their mothers. Overnight, families that once depended on a husband and father for protection and livelihood are left struggling to survive.
City Ministries work with approximately 500 widows who we would like to bless with a single mattress. After a long day of labour on their farms having a clean, comfortable mattress to sleep on would make such a difference to their lives.
We are hoping to raise £18 per mattress, with a total fundraising goal of approximately £4500, so that each of these women can have a proper bed to rest on at the end of the day.
I would love to invite the church at FBC to consider supporting this project. £18 may seem like a small amount, but multiplied across 500 women, it can provide dignity, comfort and a good night's rest to people who give so much of themselves each day.
Would you prayerfully consider contributing £18, or whatever amount you are able to give, towards this need?
Together, we can help these women sleep comfortably after a day of labour and remind them that they are seen, valued and cared for.
Thank you for considering this appeal and for all you do to support those in need.
With gratitude and blessings,
Dominique
If you would like to give to Dominique's appeal, please click the button below which will take you to the SIM Giving page. To ensure that all donations are correctly allocated and easily identifiable, we kindly ask that City Ministries Project #085550 – mattress campaign is written in the 'Where would you like your donation to go?' box.