Busy day but very fulfilling.

As I’ve said before being with Emmanuel is sometimes very tiring and today was no exception. I say tired, and I mean that literally. I had a great day, but with all that we did I am ready for bed and it is only 8:00 pm. I’m sure I’m still adjusting to the time change, but Emmanuel does keep a full schedule.

The day started with a quick breakfast followed by the walk across the front yard to Sunday School. Pastor Dennis, a worker in the LCMI school spoke an Abram’s call and God’s promises in Genesis 12. We had a good discussion on the text. The main worship service followed with singing and praise that Liberian’s are great at. I was then privileged to speak from Daniel 1, followed by communion for my first time in Liberia. That was rather special.

Did I mention that Emmanuel had told me about the recent start of Liberia Electric Company with direct wiring to the home and the church with a meter of sorts. He said occasionally there is a problem where the current goes off, but like everything here in Liberia, people take it in stride. Well, my first night here I enjoyed the blowing of the fan in my room…until around 5:30 a.m. or so. The fan went off Saturday morning, just a few hours after we went to bed. A storm came through that night and we can only guess that was the reason that LEC power was out. It is now Sunday night and no idea if the power company will restore the power. I am grateful that Emmanuel has a generator. This too is Liberia!

Back to Sunday.

After a good lunch I was able to visit with many of the people still hanging around after church. It was great connecting again.

Becky Cooper

Blessing and Grace Jonah

Meko Wonbenyakeh

After eating and visiting it was time to head out to visit members of LCMI that were sick or hurting. We walked all around the community catching up with and praying for many.

As we were walking back to pass by the house and go on to another visit we noticed a motorbike in front of Emmanuel’s home. We had to stop and visit.

Yes it was Titus and Mercy stopping in for a visit. We had a great time catching up and we made tentative plans to meet again later in the week. Titus is in school so his only day off is Saturday. We plan to swallow GB together then. By the way, do you notice the little boy? I made a friend of this little guy. He followed me around everywhere and would sit in my lap if I ever sat down. If I went to my room he would walk in and surprise me at how quiet he was. I started asking what his name was and nobody could tell me. So, after this picture I asked Mother Wintee who he was and she didn’t know. As Wintee asked loudly of the kids running around one little girl told us his name is Marvelous. What a great name. I’ll see if he’s around tomorrow. I’m not sure who his parents are, but that’s normal around Emmanuel’s home as kids are always hanging around and parents know they are safe there.

After Titus left we went out to visit a few more houses. I found it very sweet to walk around the community and hear children call out ‘Hi, Dad Robin’. Even Emmanuel commented about the kids recognizing me. But, truth be told they don’t have too many old white men walking around their community. At one house a little girl ran up and gave me a hug followed by her sister. I feel honored to be recognized by them.

Now we are sitting in their living room after a meal of fried egg sandwiches with jelly on them. I am really enjoying the fresh pineapple. It is so juicy and good.

Tomorrow I will get a local SIM card so I won’t have to jump on Emmanuel’s hotspot to send my updates.

Thanks for all the prayers and I’ll keep posting updates.