When we got to the Mission Compound in Monrovia it was 10:30 pm. We were assigned to our rooms and got our luggage in there. We were served light supper of cheese sandwiches and fruit.
We got up after a short night to have breakfast and get ready to go to Miller Mc Allister United Methodist Church in Ganta City, Nimba County. Before we left Monrovia, some of us left some luggage at the compound. Our friend Eva Barchue came to greet us and to get three pieces of luggage sent by her husband Rev. Albert Barchue of Negaunee in Michigan. We thank one of the drivers of our caravan for taking Eva and the luggage back to her home.
We got to the conference just as someone was finishing an address. We were seated in a guest section. In a short time we were introduced by Bishop Samuel Quire. Soon we adjourned for lunch. Our group were guests along with some of the others at a luncheon at a restaurant hosted by Bishop Quire.
After lunch we went back to the conference. We sat in a different place but it was close to the front.
President Muriel Nelson gave a report of the United Methodist Women. It was great to see her.
Planning to create a village with dormitories and technical high school. Also making plans for a disability center and rehabilitation. Four pillars were mentioned – health, empowerment, leadership, partnership.
There was a report on the United Methodist University by Dr. Coleman.
United Methodist Men gave a report.
Pastors’ Wives – Richlain Quire, wife of the Bishop, who attended the Michigan Conference in 2019 gave that report. They are doing a lot of work to help wives learn skills.
There was a panel presenting about The Theology of Worship. Part way through at a break we were given permission to leave and go back to the hotel to rest.
After an hour’s rest, we met in the outside lounge area and were taken to the same restaurant we had been at before for supper. It was very good. When we went back to the hotel this time, we sat in the lounge again and discussed the rest of the week’s schedule. We also had devotions. Now it is time to get settle for a good night’s sleep I hope.
Tonight there are too many people trying to use the internet. I’m going to send #3 and #4 to Dave and see if I can get them out. Then he can post them.