Nigeria Summer Missions Program 2003 Map from
Groups went all over the world Eastern Europe to Teach English and have Vacation Bible School Philippines to Teach Sports and Vacation Bible School Kazakhstan for Teaching English Nigeria for Medical and Computer mission, and Vacation Bible School
Summer Schedule Orientation in Grand Rapids Getting Acquainted to Nigeria Teaching in Nigeria View Other Missions in Nigeria Finish Teaching and Grade Exams Return to America
Where is Nigeria?
Getting Acquainted to Nigeria Sporadic electricity Two seasons, dry and rainy The scenery is very beautiful Women carry pots on their heads Clothes are very brightly colored
Church People in Nigeria are very religious, there are more members in the Christian Reformed Church in Nigeria, than in North America. About 50% of Nigerians are Christian, 40% are Muslim, and 10% practice a native religion. Churches in Nigeria are very charismatic, the music is very important to the people.
What is the Church currently doing in Nigeria? Running Hillcrest Christian School where many of the leaders of Nigeria send their children Drilling wells to provide water for people in the northern Muslim states. Providing medical care for the nomadic people of Nigeria Establishing Christian schools and seminaries to train Christian businessmen and pastors Planting trees to prevent desert encroachment
Nigerian Fashion
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The Nigerian people Resourceful, Intelligent, Optimistic, Friendly
Nigerian Food Staples - Pounded Yam, Eguci Soup, Rice Meats - Chicken, Goat, Caterpillar, Fish, “Bush meat” Vegetables - Corn, Spinach, Green beans, Carrots, Onions Fruits - Mangos, Guavas, Oranges, Bananas, Lemons Nuts - Palm nuts, Coconuts, “Ground Nuts”
Teaching in Nigeria Computer Communication Class
Learning in Nigeria
Living in Nigeria
Special Events Field day
Revival
Apostle Jim Pierce from Horseheads NY
Trip to Niger State Drilling for Water
The Nigerian Team