Lutheran evangelism work continues in Guinea

In 2005, The Lutheran Church in Liberia began extending its mission in the neighboring country of Guinea. During 2006, the Church of Sweden and Danish Evangelical Mission extended financial support to the church. The DEM donation was used for construction of a church which in near completion in N’zerekore while the COS financial contribution was used for pastor and evangelists support.

Plans are underway through the BMTE to train two Guinea Nationals in pastoral training to help the only Liberian Missionary Pastor. Fourteen congregations and preaching points are established where the Pastor makes frequent visitations.

Sixteen lots of land were given in Koyeama Town at the cost of USD$1,800 and another six lots in Bossou Town are to be surveyed. Most of the congregations are prepared to construct their churches. The LCG has now a primary school in Bossou for the children. Academic lessons are taught both in English and French.

The members of the LCG began a farming project last year. Rice was planted and harvested in October. Plans are underway to begin the planting of rubber this year on the same site.

During the past year, Mr. Louis Douvallier, ELCA Regional Representative in Senegal donated liturgical materials in French which is being used in the N’zerekae congregation. There are needs for more in French, Lorma, Kpelle and Mano and a vehicle for the church.

Preparations have begun for the construction of church in Gozoguizia.  With the spread of so many congregations there is a need for trained evangelists. Three are already under training with the LTB LLMTC in Totota and a deacon. While the LCG is making efforts in its evangelism drive, the LWF/WS in Guinea does not recognize it as a partner. The LCG is calling on the LCL and the partners to find ways in which the two institutions can interact. The LCG is graciously thankful to the partners and the LCL for their continuous support.