Tag Archives: Liberia
“Welcome to beautiful West Point”
Towering over most of the community of West Point is John Kofi Asmah United Methodist School. This school is one fruit of the partnership between the IGRC and Liberia Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is the only middle and senior high school in West Point, a community of 75,000 people. Continue reading
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Prayers for Liberia
The Illinois Great Rivers Conference and the Liberian Conference of the United Methodist Church have a deep and growing partnership. I became a deeper part of this relationship in February 2011, when I went with a group of new clergy … Continue reading
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My last sermon at CUMC
Thanks to Lisa, who was able to record my final service at Chenoa UMC on her Flip Video camera. With the Scripture reading, it lasts about 25 minutes, and is divided into two parts.
Partners in Hope
This is a video I put together with pictures I found on the internet plus my pictures and videos from my recent trip to Liberia.
I just want to say ‘thank you, thank you my Lord.’
It was hot. We were sweaty. I was dirty and sore and tired. And then we started to sing. We took each other by the hand and made a circle, and we sang: “I just want to say thank you, … Continue reading
I’m scared
The music pounded out a beat. The nine-piece band and two singers were really letting it go. They sang of God’s goodness. They sang of God’s providence, of God’s peace and God’s justice. I stood there and allowed the music … Continue reading
You’re going where?!?
“You’re going where?” I’ve been asked that more than a few times recently. Depending on the tone of the question, it can be loaded with shock, worry or confusion. “Is that near Egypt?” Is the common follow-up question. “No, you … Continue reading
Hand out
I need to raise money for a mission trip to Liberia. Go to the newly added “Donate” page to donate $10 through Pay Pal. Continue reading
