I was in Liberia shortly after Martha Mitkos and Jacob Fiene's visit. The leadership of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Liberia is very grateful for LMI and excited about the possibilities LMI makes possible (as described in your article). This special effort enables the church say and show "We care!" It also gives the church the opportunity to say "We love because Jesus first loved us, let us tell you about Him!" Jesus came that we might have life and have it in abundance! (1 John 4:19 and John 10:10)

Rev. Dr. David Erber
Area Facilitator
Office of International Mission
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod