School, Seminary and Ministry of Health

Can I just say that day three started out with the children from Isaac A. David school greeting us with singing. It was so fun to hear each of the children singing praises to the Lord as they greeted each of us with song.
Bill Tolbert III introduced the team, Herb then thanked the children for the greeting and spoke briefly. I (Beth) was thankful to give a short devotional to the children from Is. 62:67 giving them the challenge to pray as God has posted watchchildren on the wall ... to pray for there family, friends, to pray prayers of healing and provision for Liberia.

We were then off to Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary where we were welcomed by the President of the Seminary. We toured and began to build relationships with these people who have a desire to train up Liberian pastors, teachers and leaders.

We hopped into the van and we were off to the Ministry of Youth and Sports where we were welcomed by Minister of Youth and Sports, Ttie Tarpeh (who is Wilhelmina's 1st cousin). We were treated very unexpectly to a African meal.

Our final stop was the Ministry of Health where we were hosted  by the Liberia Minister of Health.  He also brought in the County Health Director where we will be doing the CHE Vision Conference.  They both indicated enthusiastic support for our project and offered to try to arrange a representative at the conference.

Thanks for your continuing prayers.

Days One and Two

We Arrived! What a couple of days we have had. We were met by Bill Tolbert III, Willhamina's brother, and quite a few Liberian's from the church all ready to help us with our luggage and to settle in. They are very warm and friendly people. The baggage claim was an experience in itself!

The second day we visited several points of interest, including the Zion Baptist Church, Enlightenment Center,  Hydro church, and the St. Paul River.

We were welcomed so warmly be the Hydro Church, with singing and a service of thanks.  Enjoy the photos.

Packing night ... ready to go ...

We are thankful for ALL our support team, from the youngest to oldest ...

The New Hope Kids Prayer Team is praying for us...thank you Kids!

Two Weeks to Go!

Our team is in the final stages of our planning and gathering of materials for the mission. We have a full schedule which includes, in the first week, a 2-day CHE conference and our first New Hope Church/Liberian Reconciliation Conference, also 2 days, with many workshops and group gathering, singing and prayer. Lunch and child care included. The 2nd week will focus on village visits with individual needs addressed such as; safe water, nutrition, high blood pressure, and diabetes, malnutrition, hygiene, sanitation, diarrhea, worms & malaria, and social issues such as alcoholism, smoking, child abuse, and mental health.

During these days we will be needing lots of prayer cover, so we ask you, our friends, to keep the people in Liberia in mind when you talk to the Father. And that we would have the wisdom and strength to do his will.