The Eastern Iowa Liberian Association (EILA) is dedicated to transforming lives by aligning the resources and talents of the Liberian community in Iowa with the urgent needs of underprivileged Liberians globally . Our programs are structured around spiritual growth, leadership development, and addressing critical humanitarian needs.
We believe that true life is about knowing, trusting, and serving God, offering an opportunity to invest in eternity. Our key partnership with AWANA Liberia focuses on discipleship, mentorship, and leadership training for the next generation of Liberian youth and community leaders
| Event | Date(s) | Location | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWANA Partnership Camp | July 13-15 | Mt. Sinai Prayer Garden, Margibi County | 130 campers and 23 leaders attended; 49 campers made a salvation decision. |
| AWANA Leadership Training | July 22-23 | Victory Temple, Monrovia | Focused on training leaders for effective ministry. |
| AWANA Presentation | August 8 | Gracelife Bible Seminary, Monrovia | Promoting the ministry's vision and impact. |
| AWANA/ZimZam Global Training | September 19-23 | Embrace Conference Center, Margibi County | A major partnership conference to expand ministry reach. |
Upcoming Initiatives
We are actively planning denominational presentations and training sessions:
November: Open Bible Standard Church of Liberia
November: Wesleyan Church of Liberia
December: Leadership Training Conference
December: Camp Calvary 2022
Our programs are designed to address both the spiritual and material needs of the community, recognizing that sometimes material things are the reason for sorrow.
| Program Focus | Description | Area of Need (PRAY) |
|---|---|---|
| Food Security & Relief | Addresses the harsh economy and immediate crises, such as the recent shortage and skyrocketed price of rice. Provides emergency food aid to stabilize vulnerable families. | Funds to secure staple foods during economic crisis. |
| Educational Empowerment | Supports primary education access through funding tuition and school supplies, helping knowledge move from heads to hands. | Replacement of our inoperative projector for training. |
| Health & Wellness | Supports health care access and addresses specific medical needs within the community. | Prayer for a remedy to the pain I continue to experience with rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Clean Water Access & Housing | Focuses on providing basic human necessities like safe drinking water and assistance with residence and housing stability. | Seeking means to support one more missionary to help with the growing ministry. |
EILA is committed to sustaining its mission through strategic growth and community unity:
Unifying Iowa Liberians: Our core function is to unify Liberians in Iowa, aligning our collective
resources and talents to maximize global impact.
Partnership Quests: We continually seek additional partnerships to yield the desired result and
encourage churches that signed on at the ZimZam Conference to register and recruit additional churches
for leadership training.
Volunteer & Staffing: We seek wisdom as we seek out available volunteers to help with the work of ministry.
In the wake of the recent shortage and skyrocketed price of our nation's staple (rice), the
need for stable support has never been greater. EILA is on the ground, delivering hope and
critical aid amidst a harsh economy.
Help us continue to launch projects that positively impact underprivileged Liberians across
the globe . The time for investment is now.
Don't worry, we won't spam you with emails.
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