We held our regular Civic Reception, this normally occurs within the first couple weeks of the ship’s arrival in a country. My friends Jean, Brenda and I are seating with Mr. Pewu Subah who is with the Monrovia Rotary Club. Rotary has been our partners many times over the years including a recent grant we received for computer equipment and 5 vehicles for the Africa Mercy.
Civic Reception – Liberia
This morning we had the great privilege of hosting some of the civic leaders of Monrovia, Liberia on board the m/v Anastasis. The group I am sharing with in the photo include some Liberians who are in the House of Representatives, in particular with the Health issues of the country. The Honorable Edwin Gaye shared some remarks following the speech by our Executive Director. 
Sail to Liberia
Our sail has been so smooth, I had a friend take this picture today at lunch as we are sailing to Liberia with the famous backdrop of the m/v Anastasis. During the sail, I have been working on all the final project reports from our time in Ghana and preparing for the start of our field service in Liberia and all that is planned for the upcoming 9 months.
Worship on the Bow at Sea
Last night we had an amazing time of worship on board the m/v Anastasis on the bow as we are sailing to Liberia. The sunset was nothing, but the worship to our almighty God was great. This is an event that we didn’t do on the Caribbean Mercy.
Departure Day from Ghana
Sunday, February 25th – departure day from Tema Ghana – we have been here since June 2nd (I came on the 6th of June) and now it was time to leave. Hard to leave one country but excitement to start another field service and this time in Liberia.
Liberia Flag
We are en route to Monrovia, Liberia even as I write this entry. Thankful it has been smooth so far. At our community meeting this morning, we started to learn the national anthem of Liberia as we wish to sing on our arrival on Thursday.
All hail, Liberia, hail!
All hail, Liberia, hail!
This glorious land of liberty
Shall long be ours.
Though new her name,
Green be her fame,
And mighty be her powers,
And mighty be her powers,
In joy and gladness
With our hearts united,
We’ll shout the freedom
Of a race benighted,
Long live Liberia, happy land!
A home of glorious liberty,
By God’s command!
A home of glorious liberty,
By God’s command!
All hail, Liberia, hail!
All hail, Liberia, hail!
In union strong success is sure
We cannot fail!
With God above
Our rights to prove
We will o’er all prevail,
We will o’er all prevail,
With heart and hand
Our country’s cause defending
We’ll meet the foe
With valour unpretending.
Long live Liberia, happy land!
A home of glorious liberty,
By God’s command!
A home of glorious liberty,
By God’s command!
Farewell from Save Them Young
Yesterday, I went with the Kronester’s as we said our goodbyes to the staff and children of the Save Them Young Children’s Home. I first went there in July and then pretty regularly on Saturdays. I will miss them. We are sailing at 16:00 today and so we are just finishing our emergency and abandon ship drills now.
George Fashions
Last day to visit our friends in Tema Community One – George and Judith and their family at their tailor business. I have had them make various outfits for myself and my friends and family.
Avorwianu Wedding
Wedding of Grow & Hannah occured yesterday. He is one of the young leaders in the church I attend in Ashaiman. They have been planning their wedding for many months. One day I came home to my cabin and there was an invitation to attend. This is my first Ghanaian/African wedding. It was great to celebrate with them.
Avorwianu Wedding
Worship team from my church here in Ghana as they sang during our brother Grow’s wedding yesterday. One of the songs was, ‘This is my desire…’ It was a great four hours of celebration.