I have Arrived in Sierra Leone- Feb. 20.

My last day was wonderful in Liberia, spending the day with church children in Monrovia celebrating with a “Children’s Camp.” Children from all of the Lutheran churches came together to share in songs, skits, soccer, lunch and a movie. We was blessed to have the whole day just enjoying the children and giving me one more opportunity to share the Gospel through my “Trick Illustrations”. That evening we headed back to pack up my things and then Universal House of Prayer Lutheran church gave me a brief farewell. The leaders of the church gave me their custom African gown with an official name tag written David Sumo Saving, which means “Chief”. They said whenever I return to Liberia that I should wear the name tag and all will salute me. The Liberian’s and Leona’s have been so gracious and have been taking care of me very well. Today is Sunday, February 22, 2009 and I had the privilege of being a part of installing five students into pastoral ministry and the ordination of two others. Following worship I met with the National Educational Committee then followed up with meeting the National Lutheran Church Committee also. It has been difficult in communicating with the States due to sporadic Internet capabilities, however I am sitting in an Internet cafe which has given me the chance to talk with you. I leave tomorrow to travel back into the remote parts of Sierra Leone where we have schools. I hope to have more once I return on Saturday. God Bless and know that the scholarships that we offer are in deed making a huge difference for these children in Africa.
God Bless, David Saving