Liberia Monrovia Mission

A group of Liberian members arrive at the airport on October 3, 2016 to travel to the  Accra, Ghana Temple.       While these photos do not show missionaries, they depict what missionary work is about. Not only do we preach the gospel, baptizing people unto repentance, we also work with strengthening members (whether active or less so).  As we meet investigators, we picture them in white - two times. The first white they wear takes them to the baptismal font and through the gates of the kingdom. The second time takes them through the doors of the temple. As we have witnessed couples sealed, along with children sealed to them, we see great changes in their lives.  THIS is what missionary work is really about.

Zone Conference – September 27, 2016 Paynesville, Sinkor, and Kakata/Harbel Zones       Back Row:   Weber, Young, Oriamhen, Saumalu, Sorenson, Eguko, Selby, Arave, Udo B., Ibe, Earley, Carlson 3 : Mendulo, Mbikayi, Nyong, Iyen, Wonodi, Titi, Becker, Olaoluwa, Beinbein, Kouakou, Lords, Silvis, Arvig, Edemenang, Udo M., Urban, Gyansah 2 : Ekoh, Lota, Onuoha, Ekanem, Okolie, Sunday, Adu-Tutu, Acquah, Mbutho, Mukonda, Amadu, Nyame, Akpan, Kabongo, Toloke Front Row: Elder & Sister Allen, Elder & Sister Wollenzien, President & Sister Carlson, Elder & Sister DeGomez, Elder & Sister Barker      Sisters Okolie and Adu-Tutu singing hymns with Elder Ekoh and Gyansah prior to the meetings. Zone Conference – September 29, 2016 Gardnersville & Brewerville Zones Back Row: Chilumba, Browning, Okello, Schimelpfening, Spencer, Merritt, Tayie, Parkinson, Koudou, Mensah, Pobee, Izekor, Nosakhare,...

Elder Morgan and Elder Unyolo visit the crocodiles on the mission home compound.

Two photos of elders during a transfer:

September 17-18, 2016 Elder Gary E. Stevenson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, visited Liberia, along with Elder Ulisses Soares, of the Presidency of the Seventy, and Elder Terence  M. Vinson, of the Seventy (and member of the West Africa Area Presidency). He held a training meeting with our missionaries. The following day, we all gathered in The Executive Pavillion in downtown Monrovia, for meetings with approximately 3500 members of the Church. L-R: Elder Soares, President & Sister Carlson, Elder & Sister Stevenson, Elder & Sister Vinson, and Sister Soares Elder Allen and Elder & Sister DeGomez join us in this photo.

Welcome to our newest couple, Elder & Sister Barker. We're happy to have you with us!

On August 28, 2016, Bushrod Island District held a Primary Anniversary. Sister Carlson attended and enjoyed seeing so many of the children in attendance. Children participated in the event by reciting Articles of Faith and giving short talks. Some music was included as well. It was a very nice meeting. The two photos below were taken in Doe Community between the rains. And 2 photos of Gaye Town (near the Duala chapel) during rainy season: The next two photos show an area near Thinker Village. In the dry season it is a football field, and in the rainy season it is a lake. Below is a shot of Broad Street in downtown Monrovia between rainstorms - and taken in the morning, on a weekend when there was no traffic.

August 24, 2016 was the arrival day for Elder Young, Elder Saumalu, Elder Weber, Sister Nyame, and Sister Okolie. We are happy to have them join our ranks! Welcome!!! Arrival photo at the airport. The five look at the ocean view at the back of the Mission Office.

Elders Hales, Verdoni, and Wight departed the Mission on August 23, 2016. The night before their flight, we had them at the Mission Home for dinner. Assistants Wight and Carlson presented us with a plaque they had made. (The photos are without and with flash - one is better of the elders and the other is better with the flash. Check out the small print...) Their last drive through Monrovia Elder Hales, Elder Verdoni, and Elder Wight They show off their newly made suits, complete with the Kente cloth trim, in remembrance of their previous missions in Ghana.

On August 16, 2016, Elders Degen and Randall came to the Mission Home for a farewell dinner, along with the Assistants, Elders Wight and Carlson Elder Degen and Elder Randall show off their new suits that were made with Ghanaian Kente cloth - a tribute to their previous missions. On August 18, 2016, we took Elder & Sister Kimball to the airport. Farewell to you all and thank you for your service!

On August 5, 2016, we couples went out to dinner with the Kimball's to say farewell. We will miss them and are so grateful for all the good work they did here - AGAIN! (They had previously served here and came back for a short time to help get things set up after the mission re-opening.) Then, before they left, Elder & Sister DeGomez arrived on August 7. Welcome to you both! L-R: Wollenzien's, Kimball's, Carlson's, and Allen's DeGomez's

Our new missionaries arrived on July 12, 2016. Welcome to the Mission, Sisters Onuoha, Acquah, Akpan, and Elder Urban