Nigerian Workcamp

Call for Volunteers

Join in support of our Nigerian Brethren on their Long Journey Home: Nigeria Workcamps are being formed to help rebuild churches, repair church facilities, to worship and pray in fellowship with the Nigerian Brethren and to encourage people as they recover. Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) families and their neighbors have started the long journey of recovery and return of self sufficiency. Join in helping communities and churches rebuild in Nigeria.

The workcamps are a joint project of the Church of the Brethren and EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria).

Workcamp Dates
November 4th - 21st, 2016
January 11th - 30th, 2017
February 17th - March 6th, 2017
Additional workcamps in 2017 are being planned

Workcamp Activities
Majority of work will focus on rebuilding churches
May also assist with relief activities or distributions
Worship and fellowship with Nigerian Brethren
Life-changing cultural experience

Workcamp Cost Estimate: $2,600
$1,250 (approximate) - Air Transportation
$200 - Nigerian Visa
$650 - Housing, food and travel in Nigeria
$500 - Project materials for construction
Expenses not included: immunizations

Seek Support
Interested workcampers are encouraged to seek support and prayers from their faith community for the workcamp.

Workcamp Registration
Registration forms and additional information can be found at
http://www.brethren.org/nigeriacrisis/action.html
By contacting Kendra Harbeck by phone at 847-429-4388 or email at kharbeck@brethren.org

Important Dates
90 days before workcamp: Registration, visa application and $600 deposit due
60 days before workcamp: Balance of costs due (approx. $2,000)—you will be notified of exact total.
90-60 days before travel: meet with your doctor or a travel clinic about immunizations or medications.

Support Church Rebuilding Grants
The Nigeria Church Rebuilding fund needs your support to provide a $5,000 grant for each Church EYN rebuilds. Send your Support: Church of the Brethren Nigeria Church Rebuilding, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin IL 60120