have heard about Sierra Leone since I was a small girl attentively listening to missionary stories and atching slide shows of this West African country. Last week I got to go there in person.
Gaylord is the missionary team leader for Liberia and Sierra Leone. A new couple, Brant and Joanne Jordan, arrived in country, and we flew to the capital city of Freetown to welcome them and help them adjust to their first few days in country.
We took a flight from Monrovia to Freeport, spending more time on the road to the airport than on the flight itself. Upon arrival we were shuttled to a speed boat, which took us across the bay from the airport to the city. We were greeted by the superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Rev. Tommy Bangura, and the Jordans.
Sights on shore
We explored town to see what was available as far as housing, shopping, eating, furnishings, etc. We looked at several rental properties and had a lot of fun getting to know Freetown and each other a bit better.
Sunday we attended church at Glory A/G in the neighboring town of Hastings, where the pastor welcomed the Jordans, and Brant preached. The mission pickup needed some repairs, so we were headed to church in a borrowed vehicle. It malfunctioned on the way, so we had to hail a taxi to take us to the church. I have been in Africa twelve years, and, thanks to always having access to a Speed-the-Light vehicle, this was my first time to ride in a taxi. Another item checked off my bucket list!
The Pastor Festus and his family live on the floor above the sanctuary. They invited us for a delicious meal of ground nut soup and rice.
Before leaving we met with the leadership of the Sierra Leone Assemblies of God. We leave the Jordans in good hands and pray and believe that they will do well as they work with this national church to accomplish its ministry goals.
It was great to finally visit Sierra Leone. I have every intention of returning.
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