Missions Archives - Floris United Methodist Church

Blog, Experience Sierra Leone, Missions

17 Jul 2024

The Call Continues

Greetings from Sierra Leone. Today is our last day before beginning our travels home. Our team was just a part…

Ayronada Smith

Blog, Experience Sierra Leone, Missions

Guy talking to woman. — Team members learning from Nabs Nabieu about CRC programs

16 Jul 2024

Holy Conversations

Greetings, Floris Family, Today I’m sharing a few photos from our journey that show some of the holy conversations…

Ayronada Smith

Blog, Experience Sierra Leone, Missions

School children standing in front of UMC secondary school in Bo — Students at the UMC school in Bo

15 Jul 2024

Family Visits and Resources

Day 6 - Family Visits and Resources Hello again, Floris UMC from Bo Sierra Leone. The week has launched with…

Ayronada Smith

Blog, Experience Sierra Leone, Missions

People sitting out waiting for diabetes screening — Massive waiting line outside of clinic at Mercy Hospital for diabetes screening

12 Jul 2024

Reflection from Mercy Hospital’s Diabetic Clinic

Day 5 - Reflection from Mercy Hospital's Diabetic Clinic Hello again, Floris, Our day today has held mixed emotions for…

Ayronada Smith

Blog, Experience Sierra Leone, Missions

11 Jul 2024

Diabetes Screening Clinic & UMC Supported Schools

Day 4 - Diabetes Screening Clinic Hello Floris Family, Today was an important day for the community here in Bo,…

Ayronada Smith

Blog, Experience Sierra Leone, Missions

The village of Fengehun gathered for care under tent. — The Fengehun village at Mercy Hospital's medical outreach

10 Jul 2024

Mercy Hospital’s Medical Outreach to Fengehun Village

Day 3 - Mercy Hospital's Medical Outreach to Fengehun Village Hello, again Floris UMC. Today was our team’s medical outreach…

Ayronada Smith

Blog, Experience Sierra Leone, Missions

Rev. Gina and the Harding family standing in front of home — Rev. Gina with the Harding family - a microfinance family.

09 Jul 2024

Day of Learning

Day 2 - Hello Floris Today has been a day of learning and seeing for me. I'm humbled and thankful…

Ayronada Smith

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Yellow building with shrub on side of it. — Yellow MTC dormitories.

08 Jul 2024

Mission Training Center

Day 1 from the HCW Mission Team Our team arrived at the MTC (Mission Training Center) in Sierra Leone midday…

Ayronada Smith

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Cassie Robertson taking group picture in airport. — Cassie Robertson, young adult from Floris, taking group picture in airport.

07 Jul 2024

In Brussels

Leaving Dulles for Brussels Earlier this morning, Rev. Gina safely arrived in Brussels, marking the beginning of her journey to…

Ayronada Smith

Blog, Experience Sierra Leone, Missions

04 Jul 2024

Traveling Abroad

The Mission Team Floris United Methodist Church has a rich history in mission with the Sierra Leone Annual Conference and…

Tasha Mitchell