Today we celebrate the many faces of fatherhood in Liberia and honor their hard work and commitment to family. Happy Father’s Day! “He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers.” Malachi 4:6
Slavery: Roots of Liberia
Slavery in the United States is inextricably linked to the formation of Liberia as the first independent republic in Africa. Today we join both our African and our African-American sisters and brothers in celebrating Juneteenth and the liberation of slaves. Yesterday I read an excellent summary of Liberia’s founding from the Library of Congress posted… Continue reading Slavery: Roots of Liberia
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
There’s less than a week to Father’s Day! Join me in saying, “NO MORE TIES”. Don’t wait until the last minute and give Dad another necktie, bottle opener, or coffee mug again. Give something unique — a gift that changes a life in Liberia. Visit our Gbarnga Mission Gift Catalog and give a gift like… Continue reading Father’s Day Gift Ideas
New – Amazon Smile in the App
I know you’ve been shopping a lot on Amazon lately. Why not turn that into “free money” for Gbarnga Mission through Amazon Smile. You can now support Gbarnga Lutheran Mission Project Inc in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.… Continue reading New – Amazon Smile in the App
Teacher Trainer & Mentoring Opportunity
Mission Opportunity for a Teacher Trainer & Mentor Gbarnga Mission is committed to quality education at our school – the Gbarnga Lutheran Training Center (GLTC). Continuous professional development for teachers is important for student achievement and rarely occurs in Liberian schools where poorly paid teachers are inadequately resourced and unengaged. GLTC is aspiring to improve… Continue reading Teacher Trainer & Mentoring Opportunity
No More Ties
June has arrived and that means Father’s Day is not far off. This year, join me in saying, “NO MORE TIES”. Don’t wait until the last minute and give Dad another necktie, bottle opener, or coffee mug again. Give something unique — a gift that changes a life in Liberia. Visit our Gbarnga Mission Gift… Continue reading No More Ties
Dove, Wind & Fire
It’s the fiftieth day after Easter and today we celebrate Pentecost. (And, after all these years, I just learned Pentecost means “fiftieth” in Greek.) Today we recall how the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus. As I perused some scripture verses about the Holy Spirit, I noticed a wide variation… Continue reading Dove, Wind & Fire
Faces of Fun
With so much happening in the world that may stress, depress, or cause duress — here are some photos of smiles in Liberia just for the therapeutic fun of it. Take a minute to savor the smirks, and thank God for the joy of sharing a grin!
Welcome to our new logo
Welcome to the new logo for Gbarnga Lutheran Mission Project. With a cross at its core — like the focus of our mission — the symbol mark takes its inspiration from Liberian lapa cloth commonly used to make simple skirts and functional wraps. Here’s a sample: Colorful fields that surround the cross convey a sense… Continue reading Welcome to our new logo
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