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International Bulletin of Missionary Research

Vol. 36, No. 4
October 2012
pp. 200–204

Radio Missions: Station ELWA in West Africa

Timothy Stoneman

One of Liberia’s oldest radio stations has been destroyed again. The Monrovia-based Eternal Love Winning Africa (ELWA) burnt to the ground on Tuesday night. Lee Sonius with HCJB Global says, "They lost everything. I've already seen some pictures of the building, and the destruction was quite widespread. They lost all of their equipment, programmes, and music."

The fire started around 9 pm local time. As to its cause, "The cause of the fire has not been completely determined yet, but it doesn't look like it was due to an electrical problem." Several reports coming out of Liberia have been hinting at arson connected to political unrest.

After speaking with the station manager, Sonius explains: "The investigation is leading more toward the possibility that it was arson, or that it was intentionally set. Because the run-off election was yesterday, I asked him (the station manager) if he thought it could have anything to do with the election, and he said, 'Well, I can't rule that out.'"

The good news is that the transmitter was in a separate building and is unharmed by the fire. Sonius adds that "they actually had a small, emergency portable studio at the site of the transmitter. They are already back on the air in a temporary way."

Sonius was ELWA's station manager in 1990 when civil war first destroyed the facility. In 1996, radio ELWA was silenced again during renewed fighting. The staff, with the help of SIM, regrouped and rebuilt. Seven years later, HCJB came on board to help provide most of the resources for short-wave broadcasts from a unique transmitter and antenna, which they developed and installed.

The staff is shell-shocked, says Sonius. "I think the staff at this point must be thinking, 'Why is all of this happening?'" However, Sonius says they've come back from total destruction before. "We have seen their resilience in the past, and the ministry has been going on. So I would be very, very surprised if the staff doesn't get behind rebuilding and getting the Gospel back on the air."

Their ministry journey together will continue, says Sonius. "HCJB definitely wants to help, and that's why I called them this afternoon to just assure them of our intention to help get them back on the air. Obviously, they'll need to rebuild, and they'll need all the studio equipment."

The radio station daily broadcast eight hours of English programming and one and a half hours of Liberian language programming. About three-quarters of the station's income come from local listeners and churches.

20th Anniversary of Radio ELWA 1974

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This video is about ELWA Medical Residency Construction project in 2019. It contains an 11 month time-lapse.

[Built on site of original ELWA Hospital]

PAYNESVILLE, Montserrado – The Rotary Club of Monrovia, during the week of August 26th, welcomed Brian Jonson, President of the Rotary Club of Marlow. The highlight of the week was the commissioning of a medical-grade oxygen plant at the ELWA Hospital in Paynesville.

The Rotary Club of Monrovia dedicated the medical oxygen facility that was valued at nearly US$200,000 to the ELWA Hospital. //

Jason Troxell, who serves as the CEO of ELWA Hospital, also used the opportunity to thank the groups for choosing the ELWA Hospital for their project. He said the project was worth celebrating because it would impact the lives of their patients and those at other health facilities in need of medical grade oxygen.

The ceremony was also attended by Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Francis Kateh, who extended his appreciation to the Rotary clubs for their continuing contributions toward the health sector. Dr. Kateh said the oxygen plant would end up saving many lives in the future.

The Rotary Club Monrovia, during the week of August 26th, welcomed Brian Jonson, President of the Rotary Club of Marlow. The highlight of the week was the commissioning of a medical-grade oxygen plant at the ELWA Hospital in Monrovia.

The Rotary Club of Monrovia has dedicated a medical oxygen facility valued at nearly US$200,000 to the ELWA Hospital. //

She noted that the oxygen plant has been piped to connect to the hospital building and will supply oxygen for surgical wards and emergency rooms. The plant will also be capable of supplying medical grade oxygen-filled cylinders for other health facilities at a reasonable cost.

Jason Troxell, who serves as the CEO of ELWA Hospital, also used the opportunity to thank the groups for choosing the ELWA Hospital for their project. He said the project was worth celebrating because it would impact the lives of their patients and those at other health facilities in need of medical grade oxygen. //

The ceremony was also attended by Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Francis Kateh, who extended his appreciation to the Rotary clubs for their continuing contributions toward the health sector. Dr. Kateh asserted that the oxygen plant would end up saving many lives in the future. //

The Rotary Club of Monrovia is the first of three (3) Rotary Clubs in Liberia. It was chartered by Rotary International on January 24, 1964. Rotary is an organization of 1.2 million business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

PAYNESVILLE – The Rotary Club of Monrovia has dedicated a medical oxygen facility valued at nearly US$200,000 to the Eternal Love Winning Africa (ELWA) Hospital. Also, during the same week of the dedication, the Rotary Club Monrovia welcomed Brian Jo

Monday, September 2, 2013
ELWA Hospital, Monrovia Liberia.
James returned safely from ELWA (Eternal Love Winning Africa) Hospital on Saturday, August 31st.
Here are a few reflections from James regarding his trip:

 I was pleasantly surprised to find that the ELWA Compound is built right on the ocean. This is the view from the front door of the SIM Guest House. It was great to meet other SIM missionaries. It was a privilege to get to know them better through their hospitality and fellowship.

Our vision is to see a new generation of Liberian healthcare professionals who are gifted and compassionate serving throughout Liberia. No child, woman or man needs to be out of the reach of basic healthcare in Liberia. Together we can make a difference.

• Accessible healthcare in Liberia for generations to come

• Well trained healthcare professionals

• Offering healthcare for the body, but also spiritual care for the soul

• Improving the quality of healthcare

• Liberians helping their fellow citizens and neighbors

2012 EMi trip to Liberia to plan civil works for new hospital

2018 Gerson L'Chaim Prize

Dr. Rick Sacra

2018 Laureate and Ebola survivor Dr. Rick Sacra of Liberia is training doctors and strengthening ELWA mission hospital.

EBOLA SURVIVOR AND MEDICAL MISSIONARY TO LIBERIA WINS 3RD ANNUAL $500,000 GERSON L"CHAIM PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING CHRISTIAN MEDICAL MISSIONARY SERVICE

Dr. Rick Sacra voluntarily returned to Liberia in midst of deadly epidemic