Sunday, January 31, 2016

Assemblies of God Liberia General Assembly–Gbarnga

The last week of January 2016, we attended the AGL General Assembly in the town of Gbarnga.  Gaylord was the speaker for the evening services.  We had a great conference and launched a church planting initiative that seeks to plant 600-650 new churches by the end of 2020.  To accomplish this, we are instituting church planter schools in each of the six districts.  Attendees showed their support by giving cash and making pledges to accomplish this task.  The conference concluded with a message from our general superintendent and sharing communion together.
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Photos with some of our favorite people.
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Assemblies of God Liberia General Supterintendent Edwin & Mot Gbelly
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National Women’s Ministries Director, Rev Grace Jah
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Liberian Missionary to Ghana, Andrew Lendor
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Father Christmas aka Santa Claus
A lot of behind-the-scenes work and fellowship take place during the confernece.  These photos were taken on the grounds throughout the week.
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We had a great time with pastors and friends and left refreshed and encouraged for the days ahead.  May God call workers into His harvest.
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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Water, Water….

We recently met with Darrel Larson with Sawyer Water Filters and Randy LeTourneau with Life Wells to discuss how they and the Assemblies of God Liberia can work together to provide clean drinking water for every Liberian household.  Data collection will assist their endeavors and our church planting initiative. I love it when a God-plan comes together.

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Pictured with Darrel
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Randy, Gaylord and Darrel discussing the water project

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Missions International A/G - Brewerville

It was a real treat to be at the children's Christmas program at Missions International A/G Church in Brewerville with Rev & Mot Jimmy Kuoh.
Gaylord sitting with Rev Kuoh
Fredna ready for the children's Christmas program
There were special songs sung by various children followed by the re-inactment of the Christmas story.
The angel proclaiming to Mary that she would be with child...
and confirming the same to Joseph.
The angels declared the good news to the shepherds...
who then went to find the baby with his parents.
The wise men were summoned by Herod.
Receiving their directive to find the Christ child (notice Herod's bodyguards behind him)
The wise men found the baby Jesus and worshipped him.
Parents in every culture strive to capture their children in photo or video.
The 12 Days of Christmas complete with motions
Final seasonal song
Fredna praying over the children at the conclusion of the pastor's message of the importance of sharing our faith with our children.
The service concluded with communion.
What a great way to begin the new year.