Christmas, New Years, Command Band and recent Corps visits

Some events of the last couple of weeks:

December 20th - CHQ Christmas celebration
We were able to give the children gifts that were sent on the container from the US and all the girls received a new dress make by friends from Canada.

December 25th - Worship at Sinkor Corps
Sinkor was the first Corps established in the country of Liberia 25 years ago.  It is a small corps in a community so in need of our presence.  I am so grateful that the Army has kept this corps in place and not moved it to any other location.

December 28th -
Breakfast with +Christine Norman,  +Momo Douwee and two friends from America
I finally got to meet Christine!  She has two friends from the US who come each year to do 10 days of retreat/training with orphan girls.  We had a delightful meal and fellowship.

Frederick and Dorty's wedding
Frederick is one of young men who played in the band and has been part of the Army since its early days.  They are a beautiful Christian couple and I know God will bless their lives in the days and years ahead and so many others will be blessed by their influence in family, church and the country of Liberia.

December 29th - Visit to Kakata Corps and visit with Willemina Walker
Captains +Edwin and Beatrice Kpadebah are the Corps Officers here and so involved in corps ministry and community outreach.  They are full of the joy of the Lord!  I am so blessed at seeing the way they care for all that care for all that God has entrusted to them - family, community, property, finances, etc.  Thank you Edwin and Beatrice and may God continue to bless your ministry as you honor Him in all things.

I also had an opportunity to visit with Willemina Walker and her son, Prosper.  Johnathan and Willemina were cadets when I was training principal.  They are not in the Army at the present time, but Willemina's heart is still warmed with the presence of God.  They have 5 growing children.  I pray that God will continue to speak into their lives and guide them in the decisions they make in the days ahead.

December 30th - Farewell Celebration for +Jones Appau
Jones is a teenager from Ghana.  His father is the Training Principal in Liberia and his mother the Home Officer.  He has been in Liberia for one year, but the parents felt it best to send him back to Ghana to go to school so he isn't behind in his schooling when their term is up in Liberia.  The school system is Ghana is much more like it is in the USA where high schoolers can choose their course of study. In Liberia, high schoolers all take all of the same courses.
Jones only recently began playing cornet and learning to read music, but has advanced very quickly.  He practices a lot and has set such a good example and standard for the other members of the band.  We will miss his gentle spirit and presence in the band.

December 31st -
day at the farm in Bentol
Momo and I went to Bentol with Christine and friends.  We visited the farm, saw so much of what is happening there, had a great meeting and sharing of vision among staff and friends, and enjoyed lunch with everyone (rice, pineapple and sweet bread).  All I can say is "WOW".  What God has in store for the people of this country!!  We also went to Christine's new mayoral office where the check book (empty as it is) was passed over to her.  We all joined hands in prayer for Christine and this new undertaking.

Watchnight Service at Sinkor Corps with the Command Band
This was an interesting evening.  When it was time to go to Sinkor with the band, there was no driver to carry the boys and their instruments, so I was given a key to the red pick up truck, which wouldn't start.  Then I got the key to the medical jeep and that worked!  When we got to the corps the place was dark because the generator wouldn't work.  The CO had to quickly rent a generator and eventually we had lights (though very dim).  At the end of the service, the ladies of the corps served tea and bread with peanut butter to everyone. Their gracious serving was such a special way to end 2013 and start 2014.

January 2nd - Josh, theolumber came and worked on water and broken pipe issues at the apartment and install a pressure pump so the water will pump through the pipes into the house.  The pump cost $185 and I still need to get an automatic shut off switch for the pump which will be $130.  :)

January 3rd -
George, the electrician worked on outlets and wiring issues at apartment  (This is all costing me!)
Spent the day with Christine Norman - Bentol farm and visiting villages.  We also had a good visit with Dennis, a pastor who is planting churches in some of the villages we visited.  Christine brought little gifts to share with the children in one of the villages

January 5th - Visit to Menigay Corps with Capt. Samson Kanmoe to see Cadet Josephine and worship with the corps family.  We met people full of joy and give good attention and care to all that God has entrusted them with in this community.

John 16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

Thanks so much for your continued prayers and support.
Pamm