From: James Davis
Date: Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Subject: Bridging the Gap in Liberia
“Bridging the Gap”
One serious problem in Africa today, is the gap that exists between adults and young people. A gap that makes many young people unloved, unwanted, uncared for and even forgotten. But “Bridging the Gap” is the slogan that is widely used by Young Life Africa Expeditions Team to penetrate the African culture, share love of Christ, inspire and motivate leaders, volunteers and lost kids on the continent of Africa.
August 10-19, Young Life Africa Expeditions Team for the first time sent a group of 11 incredible American friends to serve as work team at the Young Life Liberia August 2009 Camp that ran from August 12-14.
During the August Camp, 122 (mainly first timers) kids had an unforgettable three days experience where they were truly loved by their leaders and the US Work Team. These kids experienced God’s love in an amazing way and 46 kids made commitment to follow Jesus for the first time, while 11 kids re-committed their lives to Christ. Roland Harris gave the Gospel message of God's unconditional love, while Zinnah Yallah, Baccus Roberts and Ernest Zobon Dada (campaigner) did a spectacular program.
For me this was truly a bridging gap! A bridging gap that after years of struggles, kids felt love again. They were astonished to see the US work team serving them at every meal, washing dishes, cleaning toilets, etc. Vision King, one of the kids said, “This makes the difference. I can’t believe having Americans serving me.”
We also had a wonderful Sport Event for our campaigners and it was a day of fun to see kids playing American Football and American Base Ball for the first time. The team also visited orphanages and played with kids orphaned by the war. We went to a massacre field in my home village where hundred of civilians were executed by rebels during the war and offered prayer at the site. We ended our visit at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, where hundreds of people went to seek refuge during the war and they were massacre in the church by the government troop.
Our time together in August with the US work team was inspiring. We worshipped, prayed, danced, ate and worked together for God’s kingdom. And this is how God is bridging the gap for His kingdom in Liberia.
I am delighted but the biggest challenge now is to disciple these kids so that they will grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus. Therefore, we’re counting on you for prayers. Thanks for being part of what the Lord is doing in Liberia, through Young Life. This is what Young Life Africa is all about, “Bridging the gap.”
In Him,
James Davis
Young Life Liberia
Monrovia, Liberia
West Africa
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