2026 Nigeria

"I will give you rest, come"

The 2026 World Day of Prayer will take us all the way to Africa:

Christian Women from Nigeria will tell us about their country and their faith. Find out more. Or read the artist's thoughts on her artwork titled "Rest for the Weary".

_{Artwork © Gift Amarachi Ottah}

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March 15, 2026

Scripture:
Matthew 11:28

Country & Culture:

Information on the country and on World Day of Prayer in Nigeria
Country information video
General country information on Wikipedia
Learn to tie your own gele (What is a gele?)

Hymns

Get to know some hymns from Nigeria:

Keleya: Leaders of the Nigerian World Day of Prayer committee sing a traditional Igbo Hymn.
Come Unto Me: Chisom R. Chukwumerije sings the theme song she wrote for the 2026 World Day of Prayer.

Recipes from Nigeria

Try these recipes from Nigeria, and if you like them, bring some along for everyone to enjoy after the service. There will be more coming on this page soon.

Find out more about Nigerian cuisine here.

Fried Plantains (Video)
Nigerian Butter Biscuits (PDF)
Jollof Rice, Beans and Plantain, Yam Porridge, Puff Puff, Zobo Drink (PDF with several recipes in German)