Peace Notes Spring 2022 - Word of Peace Lutheran Church

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Help Build a New Lutheran University in Nigeria The leaders of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) have long recognized a critical need for a Lutheran university in Nigeria. It is crucial, they believe, to educate a new generation of leaders who are prepared for the complexities of the emerging interfaith society within Africa’s most populous country. Today, Nigeria has university openings for fewer than 40% of the eligible population. Regional universities give priority to local students. Qualified students in northeastern Nigeria—where LCCN is primarily located—do not gain access to universities in the south, where there are many more schools. Access to professional programs in public universities is limited, and depending upon who is in power in the government, both Christians and Muslims at times may experience discrimination in higher education. Furthermore, the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria prepares excellent high school graduates for postsecondary studies through its vast network of primary and secondary schools. Students consistently graduate with superior marks. However, there aren’t enough university spots available for these graduates. Currently there is no private, church-related university in the whole of northeastern Nigeria. The Lutheran University would be the first, and would claim an almost immediate impact because of LCCN’s positive reputation for excellent primary and secondary schools. 8
Work is underway The Lutheran University Nigeria would provide educational opportunities and tangible hope in a region of the country that has suffered from violence and civil unrest for well over a decade. The LCCN has identified and obtained land for the university. They have raised initial funds for filings with the Nigerian government to establish the university. But, the government requires there to be at least $500,000 in the bank before the university can be finally approved. How we can help Word of Peace is ready to respond to this call to action and support our siblings in Christ in Nigeria. We have pledged to raise $10,000 to support the work of our companion church in Nigeria and make the dream of a new university a reality. • During Lent, we ask you to pray for the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and their labors to build this much needed university. • Consider what amount you can contribute to this campaign. Let’s Fill our Bookcase to Reach $10,000! Throughout the season of Lent, we hope to fill the bookcase display in the Gathering Area with enough “books” to meet our goal of $10,000 for the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria. • Purchase a “book” for $100 • Purchase a “bookmark” for $25. Questions? Contact Pastor Tyler Strom at tstrom@wordofpeace.org or (763) 496-2400. 9
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