I remember the first time I flew to Liberia Africa. I was amazed by the love of the people but astounded by the poverty. Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the World. It has been ravaged by 15 year civil war that ended just several years ago. Inflation an unemployment is high. Sometimes I wonder what can be done to help a nation like this. Than I am reminded that we can pray. If you are reading this and looking for something you can pray for would you pray for these things which I have listed below.

Pray for:

1 The message of Jesus Christ to penetrate the lives of the people of Liberia.(Even though many Liberians would call themselves I have learned from first hand experience that their Christianity is mixed with all kinds of tribal garbage that continues to keep them in bondage to Satan.

2 The Liberians need teachers of the word who would be willing to train nationals. The nationals who are completely sold out to Jesus and his word are few. They need more who are willing to partner with them.

3 Good clean drinking water. Jesus said when we give a cup of water in his name that we do it as if giving it to Jesus. Not only do the people of this country need water but they need clean water. You and I are so used to drinking good water that we do not even think about how it keeps us from getting sick. Yet many of the Liberians drink water that literally is killing them prematurely. They need filters and ways to clean their water.

4 Reconciliation is such a huge thing for the people of this small West African nation. They have killed one another for many years. Right now there are attempts to reconcile the different groups. It is a hard task because many have a hard time forgiving those who have killed their family members. This is why Jesus is so desperately needed in this African country. Only he can heal.

5 Pray for Tom, Jon, and myself(david) as we will be going to Liberia in February of 2008. We are going to do some preparation work for a team that will be going the following year. While we are their we will be training some locals how to operate a portable saw mill which has been donated by a church. We also will be assessing what we can do to help in their spiritual and physical needs. Finally pray for our group that we can raise the resources necessary for this trip.

God is so good. “Lord I want to thank you and praise you that you have not forgotten your people in Africa. Sometimes World events look to more popular places but you have loved all of us. Lord be fore we help anyone help us to be completely surrendered to you. Thank you Jesus that you died for me and gave me life I love you so much. your servant dave”

Here is a link of a recent trip to Africa      Liberia Mission Trip 07