In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Edith Warner, a missionary who arrived in Nigeria in 1892, determined to make a difference. Over 33 years, she dedicated her life to education, faith, and social transformation, empowering young girls and advocating for abandoned children in a culture steeped in superstition.

Join us as we uncover her profound impact on the communities she served, illustrating the power of quiet faithfulness and the transformative nature of love and education.

Chapters:

(03:09) Edith Warner was commissioned to go to West Africa in 1892

(07:34) Edith Warner traveled to Nigeria to start a school for girls

(16:08) Edith founded an organization to care for abandoned infants

(19:18) Edith Warner founded a school for girls in Nigeria in 1899

(24:26) Edith Warner founded St. Monica's School in 1907 to promote education

(30:01) Edith Warner's life exemplifies the power of quiet, faithful service

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