Thank you for this information, but it would be helpful if further information from Synod on how this money will be used by the ELCL to "help prevent new cases." Having traveled to Liberia many times, I know that $25,000 is an enormous sum of money for Liberians who would feel fortunate to make even $100/month with full-time work. Given that preventative items such as bleach, masks, gloves, etc would be available almost exclusively from governmental and charitable organizations (any such items on sale at a local store would be long gone by this point), I am not sure how (or even where) that money would be spent. If the ELCL has a plan in place for these funds in order to help our brothers and sisters in Liberia, I would love to hear of it!