Pray that displaced believers will not forget Jesus

Prolonged Boko Haram attacks in the Far North Region of Cameroon continue to displace Christians. While some flee to nearby safe host communities, others like the community of Njengui have decided to change Regions altogether, creating a new community in a place very far away from everything they once knew. The Njengui community have decided to not let their faith falter despite having to flee because of persecution. Will you join us in praying for them as they continue to follow Jesus?

In November 2023, Boko Haram assailants attacked Njengui, a village in the Koza sub-division of Mayo-Tsanaga division in the Far North Region of Cameroon. The villagers panicked. Everyone decided to flee, including some 100 Christians of the local evangelical church. They resettled in a desert land in the North Region and renamed it Njengui after their former village settlement.

In April 2024, Pastor Jean Paul opened a branch of the Union des Eglises Evangeliques au Cameroon church in New Njengui. Pastor Jean Paul travels to the community every month to serve Communion to the believers and encourage their faith. On other days, the church is led by catechist Robert, who takes ample time to teach them God's Word.

“We do not have a church building and even inside, we sit on wood. We do service under a shed. Since the Lord said, ‘even if you are in the bush, do not forget Me’, we are obliged. When you work for God, you're obliged to work anywhere,” Robert said.

Despite their daily challenges of living far away from home, having their daily meals, access to potable water and basic amenities, the inhabitants of New Njengui have put together a makeshift building which serves as their church. The rainy season also comes with added challenges because of the nature of the structure, but for these believers, there is no giving up.

“We want you to help us. We want you to pray for us, that we'll continue holding our services and that people will come in their numbers because the church is for us; it's not a joke,” Robert shared.

“I ask all the Christians of the world … to support us in prayers and also with your advice. We believe that by the grace of God, everything will be fine,” Pastor Jean Paul concluded.

Local Open Doors partners plan to support the Njengui Christians to build a more permanent structure, once they commence the building in agreement with their church leadership.

Join us in prayer

• Join us in thanking the Lord for this church and their faith.
• Pray that God will provide in all their physical and spiritual needs.
• Pray for Pastor Jean Paul—that God will give him the strength and wisdom to lead his flock with grace and understanding.
• Pray that this community of believers will be a force for God's Kingdom and that many will come to faith in Jesus Christ.
• Pray that these believers will continue to grow in their faith and trust the Lord with their future.