Bernard Emmanuel shuffles between Nigeria and Cameroun because his parents are originally from Cameroun but gave birth to him in Gembu, a small village in northern Nigeria, bordering Cameroun.
Bernard who is currently a student with Christian Faith
Institute, a theological seminary here in Jos, spoke at length with the
communication department on the benefits of CFM to his life. Bernard began
speaking about the theological knowledge he has acquired and said he desires
that other youths from his village in Cameroun could join him here. Emmanuel
said that youths in his village are living wayward lives, and many have joined
different armed groups that fight against Cameroonian’s army. Battles have
left many innocent people homeless. So many lives have been destroyed. Many have crossed over to Nigeria to seek
shelter. Emmanuel said he used to visit refugee camps from time to time and
lamented on the number of young girls who go into prostitution because they are
without hope. Most of these youths are without parents because either one or
both parents were killed by insurgencies.
Emmanuel Bernard (behind) in a lecture at Christian Faith Institute, peace building lectures
According to Emmanuel, “With what I have learnt and seen in
Christian Faith Ministries, I believe there is hope for my people. If my people
most especially youths in my village had access to the knowledge I have
acquired here, many wouldn’t have joined the armed groups to fight. There was a
day tears came down from my eyes because of the knowledge of peace and the life
I witness while studying. I could see the life of Jesus and his peace clearly
through the teaching with practical examples. I see people from different
cultures and religious backgrounds being served without prejudice and I said to
myself, 'What a community.' I have never seen a community like this in my life.
I don’t know how Christian Faith Ministries can reach out to my people with
this truth. My people need help in every aspect; especially this truth that has
the power to terminate the violence.
Speaking on other benefits, Bernard said, apart from the truth he has received here, he has acquired or learnt some skills which will help him put food on the table. He has learnt how to make shoes and with this he does not need to depend on anyone. He also said, if youths in his village or those who are living in refugee camps can have access to these skills, it will help them a lot.
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believing in prayer that the Lord will INCREASINGLY pour in millions of dollars to resource your many ministries. I am already deeply committed to many other ministries, but have given to your group and will do again. But my faith and prayers can multiply many times over, what I would be able to give.
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Thanks Peter for your contact, prayer and support. Blessings, Kent
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