Recap from Liberia, chapter 2

At the close of the crusade on Sunday, April 24, the Bryants and their host traveled to Gahnmue, four miles away from the Liberian and Guinean border. During the visit in that town, bro. Don promised residents that before his departure to the United States, he would employ the service of a preacher to help with the work in Gahnmue. In fulfillment of the promise, the Gbarnga Church of Christ was contacted to help with manpower to take over the newly establishe dchurch in that part of Bong County. In response to his request, the leadership of the Gbarnga congregation approved the appointment of its associate minister in the person of br. Henry Metzger. The Bryants, through their son and daughter-in-law, bro. Kevin and sis. Julie Bryant will financially support the work of Gahnmue. The Gahnmue congregation is the first fruit of bro. Bryant's missionary journey to Liberia. He promised to provide the funds for purchase of a motor scooter to enhance the work of bro. Metzger as he ministers to the people of Gahnmue.

In another development, bro. Bryant made a cash donation to the Palala Church of Christ through the effort of his son and daughter-in-law, bro. Kevin and sis. Julie Bryant. The money is intended ot help that congregation purchase cement and zince to complete their edifice. On April 30, 2005, bro. Bryant visited four villages in the Suakoko district to see plansk that were being sawed for the roofing of the edifice of the Suakoko Church of Christ. Moved by the plight of the contractors, he made some part payment of the balance of cash owed by the church in the sum of $150. He commended the young men for the great sacrifice they were making for the work of the church.

Besides Bong County, they also visited other counties. On April 26, 2005, they drove to Ganta City in Nimba County. Their visit took them to the leprous colony where they talked with those affected by the disease. They encouraged them to put their trust in God.

Statistics of the Crusade
The crusade that the Bryants attended brought together 24 Churches of Christ from a broad spectrum of the country. Each day, 172 evangelists went out to fish for Christ while 185 doors were knocked and 520 persons were contacted resulting in the baptism of 16 souls in five days. Twelve speakers addressed the crusade while four female speakers conducted ladies classes. A total of ten denominations with 240 delegates attended the crusade.

If all goes well .....
There is high hope that the Bryants will encourage a team of American missionaries to visit Liberia in what is considered to be the largest crusade in December 2005. This time it will be held in the City of Gbarnga.

Written by:
Bro. David M. Kolleh, evangelist
Gbarnga Church of Christ
Gbarnga City, Bong County, Liberia