ROCKids PROJECTS in NIGER

Niger

“…I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
– Matthew 16:18b

Jesus promised that He will build his church, and we confidently rest in this claim. Jesus is the light of the world and his church is the lamp-stand from where his light shines forth. We look forward to a day when this light will shine brighter and brighter in different local churches throughout Niger. Our hope is that the people groups of Niger will be changed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and that families would grow in love for the Savior through discipleship in healthy local churches.

We work with a local organization and local churches in Niger to encourage outreach and discipleship, particularly among youth.

Youth Center

The Youth Development Center on the outskirts of Niamey offers a variety of programs to reach out to the surrounding community through word and deed.

Music Program
Children continue to come to the youth center twice a week to learn guitar, piano, and drums. This Christ-centered music curriculum always begins with Bible study, providing an opportunity not only to learn instruments, but also learn about the One who created music: Almighty God. Programs are open to anyone ready to learn, and many children in Niger continue to benefit from them.

Computer Program
In Niger, many people do not have access to a personal computers. Because of this, many people have never learned the basics of Microsoft Word or other tools. ROCHE offers a curriculum that teaches the basics of Microsoft Word in order to help those wanting to learn word processing. The curriculum uses the Bible as a teaching tool, as the students practice their skills by typing out the Scriptures. This program provides practical skills and presents the Gospel to those who desperately need it.

Soccer Club
Most kids in Niger love soccer, and ROCHE provides opportunities for them to play in a safe and loving environment. Our soccer team is led by a local believer who is passionate about the Lord, and he uses this team to reach into the lives of many youth. Soccer builds lasting relationships and provides missional opportunities.

Our goal in all of these programs is not the programs themselves, but that people would be reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and grow in discipleship in the context of the local church. Though the Gospel is not preached directly in some programs, we trust that the relationships that are formed there will bring about Gospel fruit. Our hope is not more programs, but more healthy local churches, and we desire that these programs would be a small step in bringing about that end.

You Can Be A Vital Part

Projects in Niger are channeled through ROCK International, which forward your donations to the local ministry called Mission ROCHE. ROCHE means “ROCK” in French and is an acronym for Relève [RELIEF] Opportunité [OPPORTUNITY] Compassion [COMPASSION] et Hospitalité [HOSPITALITY] pour les Enfants [for CHILDREN]. Though all the words reflect the vision of the English counterpart (ROCK – Relief, Opportunity, and Care for Kids), we were left with the “H” to deal with. In the end, the word “Hospitality” was chosen. Jesus clearly decreed for little children to come to Him (Matthew 19:14). In a culture where children were often left out of social situations, Jesus welcomed them. We have not come to Niger to merely deal with children but to welcome them as cherished guests. Not only are these kids our honored guests, but we are their honored hosts privileged to serve them. Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” (Mark 9:37) The heartbeat of Mission ROCHE in Niger is to passionately show and share the love of the Lord Jesus Christ to this generation of youth.

To give to projects in Niger, click on the CONTRIBUTE page, and under “Give to a Specific Project” select: NIGER: Youth Ministries. Thank you for your part in what God is doing in the lives of children and their families.