Liberia Monrovia Mission

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

Elder Sirleaf was released from his mission by President Carlson on July 12, 20016. We then took him to his home in Congo Town area of Monrovia. He was the last of all our original 16 Liberians that helped us reopen the Misison. Thank you for serving so well, Elder Sirleaf! 

Three of the Assistants to the President pose in their matching ties. Elders Wight, Carlson, and Verdoni

Elder Mehnpaine finished his mission on July 11, 2016. He was officially released by President Carlson, then taken to his home in Monrovia. Thank you for serving with us Elder Mehnpaine!

On July 5, 2016, Elder Ndubuisi finished his mission. He left his apartment in Kakata with the other elders saying farewell. Thank you for your service, Elder Ndubuisi!

On June 23, 2016, during the Mission Tour, Elder Tayie arrived,  and we met him after our Zone Conference with the other missionaries.  We are happy to have you with us, Elder Tayie!

June 23, 2016 - Our Area President, Elder & Sister Vinson  came for a Mission Tour. Top Row: Chilumba, Mbikayi, Mendulo, Omoraro, Ekoh, Boakye, Adjei-Boachie, Iyen, Koudou, Spencer, Merritt, Mulbah, Ayabi, Igwe, Adams, Kaivelata, Aigbuza, Hales, Mitchell, Beinbein, Akiem 3: Morgan, Edemenang, Jensen, Osei, Arvig, Grissom, Eguko, Harman, Silvis, Balabebe, Toloke, Tana, Nosakhare, Oriamhen, Falco, Selby, Udo B., Arave 2: Wight, Gyansah, Pobee, Lota, Olaoluwa, Becker, Sunday, Degen, Tayie, Unyolo, Browning, Udo M., Mensah, Kouakou, Lords, Verdoni, Gelter, Mehnpaine, Izekor, Ndubuisi, Sirleaf, Sorensen 1: Schimelpfening, Glou, James, Mascar, Randall, Okello, Bush, Wonodi, Ekanem, Mbutho, Mukonda, Sunday, Adu-Tutu, Amadu, Takouo, Ibe, Edosomwan, Kabongo, Smith, Parkinson, Ojo, Montgomery, Obasohan, Earley, Dogbatse, Nyong, Titi, Carlson Front Row: Elder & Sister Wollenzien, President & Sister Carlson, Elder & Sister Vin...

It's always fun to chat with our missionaries after church. This was in Sinkor on June 19, 2016 Elders Schimelpfening, Mendulo, Ojo, Wight, Beinbein, Carlson, Sorensen, and Earley

Elder Sumo finished his mission on June 13, 2016. President Carlson wasn't available to take him home, so Sister Carlson took him.  Elder Sumo greets family members Sister Carlson presents several mission completion certificates. A family member removes his missionary name tag Well done, Elder Sumo. Thank you for serving with us and for helping to re-open the mission.

Welcome to the Liberia Monrovia Mission! Back row: Elders Selby, Browning, Sorensen, Tana, Parkinson, Morgan, and Spencer Front row: Elders Toloke, Falco and Arave Elder Browning with Assistant, Elder Wight The next day we held Orientation Meetings and got to know each other. Elder Spencer tries on rainboots Enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - after 3 weeks of Ghana MTC food (rice!) Elder Browning and President Carlson Elders Sorensen and Morgan       Elders Falco, Parkinson, and Toloke (with 2 photo bombers in the background) Elder Tana making himself comfortable in the Assistant's dorm room in the Mission Office building. Gathering for one more group photo Assistants, Elder Wight & Elder Carlson take selfies. Saying goodbyes and loading up to travel to their new areas. We look forward to serving with you all. What a fun group! Enjoy your first area!!!