The day was filled with love and worship. We woke up to clear skies and a nice breeze. The team split up into groups to join the Liberian team leaders at their church services. What a treat for us! The Liberians have such a warm energized spirit. Their worship is filled with such passion for God. One feels so alive and free in their presence. It was definitely an inspiring experience.
After church James welcomed us to his home, then took us to see the Liberia Young Life office. When one walks into the office, you feel at home. They hold neighborhood club at this location. It is in the midst of a rough area of town and instead of being discouraged by the location (as we might be in the US), they look at it as an opportunity. The kids in that neighborhood need a positive influence the most and the leaders take on the challenge without batting an eye!
The morning was followed by a lunch buffet at a local hotel. All the leaders and work crew from the camp dined together. I can't really find the words to express how special this time was for each of us. We met the Liberian team leaders and work crew only 5 days ago and it is amazing the close bond we all have already created. Sharing life stories, dreams, and goals has really been an incredible opportunity. It was really hard to leave the leaders - they each are in our hearts forever now.
After lunch was a relaxing time back at the house - we had some down time to walk and sit on the beach, have more fellowship, and some of the guys even took a swim in the ocean.
In the evening we had a fun worship time with the Liberian team followed by them sharing stories from the war. It is very hard for one of us to imagine it was only a few years ago they were surviving day by day, starving, and fearing for their lives. The stories are mind boggling. The love and trust they have for God is so amazing and inspiring. It is only God who saved them and provided for them. That IS the only explanation.
We pray for Liberia and for continued healing and reconstruction of the country.
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Hey Vanessa; WOW, did you ever imagine Jesus call to go out and make disciples could be so personal,so powerful and far-reaching. God Bless you all will keep you all in our prayers.
Scott Waller
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