Standing Side by Side

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Standing Side by Side

To strive side by side with the people of Liberia for the faith of the Gospel

04/18/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

Amos Zayzay (one of our college students and the former head of the college program), through hard work and dedication, gained an opportunity to earn American citizenship. He worked extremely hard and finally was able to move to America. Currently, he has joined the US Army and is nearing the end of basic training. He is set to graduate at the end of May. Additionally, he became a sponsor and joined the Standing Side by Side board

04/17/2025

Our last group of resettlement students completing their financial seminar. This will teach them how to properly manage money before they receive their resettlement

04/10/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

Christmas was provided by so many generous donors for years. For children who previously dreaded the holiday season, it was truly a blessing to have something to look forward to! We especially want to thank for rallying behind this cause and not only serving as a packing station for years, but also contributing so many of the gifts that these kids received.

04/09/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

Ruthy, a girl who suffered form epileptic seizures that left her isolated and, at times, incoherent, was provided with years of crucial medicine that allowed her to return to a more stable cognitive state, help cook the daily meals at the home, and even earn a certificate from a local trade school. It was miraculous to watch her transition from hardly functioning to a cook, a student, and, most importantly, a mom.

The last picture above was taken before her medicine. That was her spot for most of the day where she would sit, alone.

04/08/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

Children had access to healthcare and procedures that otherwise would have been out of their reach. Above, Obediah shows off his new eye. Since birth, he had lived with a deformed eye, but the sponsorship program was able to provide him with surgery to fix his eye, which has restored within him a sense of dignity and pride!

04/07/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

A bathroom facility was constructed to provide for the home, complete with a girls’ side and a boys’ side, each having areas with toilets and areas for bathing. It also has electricity so they can safely access the bathroom at night.

04/05/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

For years, we have employed mothers and fathers who have been able to provide for their families with their salaries. Some even began housing children under our program to care for them as their own. Additionally, most of the staff was trauma-informed through an intensive seminar, which spreads awareness and facilitates healing both in their lives and those around them.

03/24/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

The sponsorship program holds high the value of family. Together we helped seven of our resettled/college students get married:

Momo and Davidline Morris - both from the home
Robertson and Philimena Sando - both from the home
Amos Zayzay
Peter Mulbah
And just last week…Timothy Joe!

03/23/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

The resettlement program launched 21 college/trade school graduates into the country to establish their independence. Many of them have found jobs, gotten married, started families, and poured back into the home. These include:

Davidline Tokpah, Elijah Johnson, Ebenezer (Newmah) Beh, Robertson Sando, Boakai Quaye, Peter Briggs, Ebenezer (Fayah) Kollie, Moses Kollie, Massa Browne, Josephine Tokpah, Daniel Momo, Angeline Sulonteh, Jackson Taye, Barmo Williams, Timothy Joe, Barnue Owens, Emera Toe, Jeremiah Tokpah, Isaac Kollie, Beatrice, Philimena Sando

And though we are shutting down, we will still resettle 5 more: Theophilus Wion, Hannah Gargar, Momo Morris, Obediah (Omegar) Joe, and Garrison (Sa’ah) Johnson!

03/21/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

Your generosity helped us put over 50 of students in college/trade school. To date, 33 of them have graduated and earned degrees/certificates:

*Davidline Tokpah - Associates in Management from Buchanan Community College

*Youngor Flomo - Bachelor’s in engineering from Stella Maris Polytechnic University

*Elijah Johnson - Associates in Management from Buchanan Community College

*Ebenezer (Newmah) Beh - Associates in Agriculture from Buchanan Community College

*Peter Briggs - Certificate in Construction from Booker T. Washington Institute

*Robertson Sando - Certificate in Plumbing from Booker T. Washington Institute

*Boakai Quaye - Certificate in Agriculture from Booker T. Washington Institute

*Ebenezer Fayah (“Fire”) Kollie - Certificate in Heavy Machinery from Booker T. Washington Institute

*Josephine Tokpah - Certificate in Nurse Aid from Florence Nightingale Institute

*Massa Browne - Certificate in Nurse Aid from Florence Nightingale Institute (Currently pursuing bachelor’s in nursing with her resettlement money)

*Angeline Sulonteh - Certificate in Nurse Aid from Florence Nightingale Institute

*Daniel Momo - Certificate in Nurse Aid from Florence Nightingale Institute

*Timothy Joe - Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from African Bible College University

*Moses Kollie - Certificate in Electricity from Booker T. Washington Institute

*Isaac Kollie - Certificate in Electronics from Booker T. Washington Institute

*Robert Zoyou - Certificate in Electronics from Booker T. Washington Institute

*Barnue Owens - Bachelors in Education (History Emphasis) from LICOSESS

*Amos Zayzay - Associates in Education from LICOSESS

*Theophilus Wion - Certificate in IT from Blue Crest University

*Jeremiah Tokpah - Bachelors in Nursing from Adventist University of West Africa

*Jackson Taye - Certificate in Heavy Duty Driving from PTSC

*Barmo Williams - Certificate in Heavy Duty Driving from PTSC

*Emera Toe - Bachelors in Natural Resource Management (Emphasis in Plant Soil Sciences) from Cuttington University

*Hannah Gargar - Associates in Business from Salvation Army Polytechnic

*Momo Morris - Associates in Construction Engineering from Salvation Army Polytechnic

*John Flomo - Certificate in Construction from Netlib Vocational Training Institute

*Boakai Quaye - Certificate in Auto Mechanics from Netlib Vocational Training Institute

*Folley Browne - Certificate in Electricity from Netlib Vocational Training Institute

*Bugie Miamen - Certificate in Music From Integrity Music Institute

*Ruthy - Certificate in Tailoring

*Peter Mulbah - Associates in Construction from Thomas P. Fallah University (Pending Graduation)

*Philimena Sando - Certificate in Catering Beatrice - Certificate in Catering

*Garrison Johnson - Certificate in Automotive from Booker T. Washington Institute

*Obediah (Omegar) Joe - Certificate in Automotive from Booker T. Washington Institute

03/20/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

The sponsorship program provided education to so many children who otherwise would have not had access to school (both children at the home and children from the community). Due to the money paid by the sponsorship program, the school had flexibility to provide scholarships to those in need in the community, many of whom were living in the streets. In total, we were able to produce 39 high school graduates!

03/19/2025

*Standing side by side is closing down*

But in light of this, we wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing ways that we have seen God work through this ministry!

The gospel has truly taken root in the lives of the children and staff. We witnessed Christlike spirits where selfishness and greed once abounded. We witnessed children commit to Christ in a way that truly represents authentic transformation. We witnessed their ignited faith, solidified and deepened through this ministry.

We also leave behind an active church plant, Rivercrest Presbyterian Church of Liberia, by one of our own, Timothy Joe (and assistant pastor Joe Zoyou). They not only are preaching the gospel but are actively meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the church members and the surrounding community. Lord willing, this church will continue to grow for years to come!

This church is still being actively supported by Tim Worrell with The Liberia Project. If you would like to support his ministry and this church, just reach out to us and we’ll put you in touch!

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Locust, NC

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+18645462624

Website

http://www.standingsidebyside.org/

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