How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach UNLESS THEY ARE SENT? ...So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:14–15a, 17
I left Liberia a little over a week ago. I finally have reliable internet access while I spend a final day at a hotel near the Lagos, Nigeria airport, waiting for my flight to Lome, Togo tomorrow morning. Since I didn't have time to write a blog post before I left Liberia, I figured I might as well do one now... better late than never.
My two weeks in Liberia went quickly, with visits to Morovia, Gbargna, Lutheran Global Village, and Bopolu. Pastor Joseph Kwiwalazu and I made these visits together. The big event on this visit was a three-day pastor's conference with Pastors Kwiwalazu, Cheneken, and Cheanweay (the three pastors in fellowship with the Liberia-CLC), along with about 12 other pastors and church leaders who have been studying with Pastors John Hein and Kwiwalazu for about 10 years.
I also had a day at the end of my time in Liberia to meet with the three LCLC pastors, meet some of their family members, and discuss Gospel outreach and humanitarian efforts they are involved in. We also spent a few hours relaxing and visiting at a beautiful beach resort.
The time in Liberia went by quickly, but thanks to Pastor Kwiwalazu, it was a well-planned and organized visit, and we were able to accomplish a lot, with concrete plans that we ask our Savior to bless in the coming year.
Showing the Jesus Video at Lutheran Global Village
Our transportation from Monrovia to Bopolu...
From Right to Left...LCLC Pastors Cheneken, Kwiwalazu, Cheanweay, and a nobody
At the beach with Pastors Cheanweay and Kwiwalazu
Pastors and Visitors at the LCLC Conference in Bopolu
