NSC Visits Parents of Kidnapped Lassa Students, offering prayers, comfort, and hope while encouraging families to trust God during the difficult period.
The EYN National Standing Committee (NSC) Visits Parents of Kidnapped Lassa Students as the church continues its pastoral support for families affected by insecurity. During the visit, the EYN President, Rev. Daniel Y. C. Mbaya, PhD, accompanied by members of the Church Leadership, met with the parents of students from Lassa who were abducted by terrorists to encourage, pray with, and strengthen them in their faith.
The visit was aimed at reassuring the families that the church stands with them during the difficult period while urging them to remain hopeful and trust in God’s unfailing care.
The abduction of the Lassa students has brought deep concern to their families, the church, and the wider community. In response, EYN has continued to provide spiritual and emotional support to those directly affected, emphasizing compassion, prayer, and solidarity.
The church leadership said it was important to personally identify with the parents and remind them that they are not facing the situation alone.
National Standing Committee (NSC) Visits Parents of Kidnapped Lassa Students to Offer Hope
Speaking during the visit, Rev. Daniel Y. C. Mbaya, PhD, encouraged the parents to keep their faith firmly in God despite the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
He urged them to trust that God is able to accomplish what may seem impossible to human understanding and assured them that divine intervention remains possible.
The EYN President also comforted the families by encouraging them to believe that their children are in God’s care wherever they may be and expressed hope that, in God’s time, they would return home safely.
Members of the accompanying church delegation joined in prayers for the safe release of the students and for God’s strength and peace to remain with the affected families.
Parents Express Gratitude for EYN’s Support
Responding on behalf of the parents, one of the family representatives thanked the EYN leadership for standing with them during one of the most painful moments of their lives.
The representative expressed appreciation for the visit, prayers, words of encouragement, and the church’s continued concern for the welfare of the affected families, describing the support as a source of strength and hope.
Impact on Church and Community
The visit reflects EYN’s commitment to providing pastoral care beyond the walls of the church by supporting members during times of crisis.
Church leaders believe that continued prayers, compassionate engagement, and practical encouragement can help strengthen families facing hardship while reinforcing unity among believers and the wider community.
The visit also demonstrates EYN’s ongoing commitment to standing with victims of insecurity and promoting hope, faith, and resilience in challenging circumstances.
As the families continue to await positive news, EYN has reaffirmed its commitment to praying for the safe return of the abducted students and supporting their loved ones throughout the difficult period.
The church called on members to remain united in prayer, trusting God for comfort, protection, and the safe reunion of the students with their families.
