Day 19: Ndubueze Alaka

Ndubueze Alaka
Alliance of Nigerian Organizations of Georgia
P. O. Box 4209
Atlanta, GA 30302

Dear Mr. Alaka,

My name is Emmett Eldred. I am one of many youth and young adults who belong to an active, passionate movement within the Church of the Brethren to better reflect the love and teachings of Jesus in or everyday lives. I am writing to you as part of a series of over 1000 letters that I will write to public figures and community leaders about the Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN), the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria.

It is my hope that will learn more about the EYN and join me by sharing their story with your members and supporters. The story of the EYN is sure to be of deep importance with your members and supporters. There are more Church of the Brethren in Nigeria than any other country in the world. Additionally, few groups of people have suffered from Boko Haram’s violence than the EYN.

The EYN is far from the only group of people suffering from the violence in Nigeria. However, they have been particularly inspiring in the way they have responded to their suffering. The Church of the Brethren, including the EYN, is a historic peace church. The EYN has been steadfast and faithful in working to build peace in a difficult situation.

In the face of great hatred, fear, and division, the EYN consistently responds with far greater love, courage, and community. They understand that as members of the Church, they must be beacons of Christ’s love in a climate darkened by violence. They are leaders in working to sustainably build community, dialogue, the dignity of all Nigerians, and peace between ethnic groups in Nigeria, even though these steps often mean making great sacrifices.

These people fill me with hope, and I will never stop advocating for them.

I hope you learn more about the EYN and share their story with your members and supports. As a voice for the Nigerian-American community, your organizations must be leaders in calling for a peaceful solution to the violence in Nigeria. The EYN have laid the foundation, but their situation continues to grow dire. They need our help. Please, join me in supporting their ministry and sharing their inspiring, challenging story.

With thanks and the love of Christ,

Emmett Eldred
Carnegie Mellon University SMC# 2046
Pittsburgh, PA 15289
eeldred@andrew.cmu.edu
814-502-8349