Sisters Of Sierra Leone Celebrate Tenth Anniversary

Sisters of Sierra Leone celebrated their tenth anniversary at the Spring Valley United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. The commemoration coincided with the 47th independence anniversary celebrations of Sierra Leone's independence from Britain on April 27th, 1961.

The well organized event was graced by a mammoth attendance of Sierra Leoneans and friends of Sierra Leone within the Dallas – Fort Worth metropolis, as well as guests from other neighboring communities. Upon arrival, attendees were treated to a welcome kit comprising a pocket notebook, pen and other memorabilia, as well as light refreshments at the end of the two hour program.

The ceremony started at 4pm prompt. After guests had been seated, the sisters themselves were ushered into the church service by the organization's current president, Mrs. Yvonne Deen who was flanked by flag bearers of U.S and Sierra Leone flags. The event was hosted by the very articulate Mrs. Florence Campbell (See Picture).    

President  -  Mrs Yvonne Deen		Newest member - Hawa Sesay
Hostess - Florence Wright		Sisters of Sierra Leone

Guest pastor was Dr. Corrie Kent. She delivered a sermon with accent on the mission of mankind in the fulfillment of God’s plan on earth. In her message, entitled, “women of strength”, she accentuated the importance of giving back to the community. The congregation broke into a resounding applause when she told them her husband had spent thousands of dollars helping our beloved nation, and that the organization will spend thousands more to help our war and poverty stricken nation.

Dr Corrie Kent, who has never been to Sierra Leone herself, told the audience that her presence was felt every time her husband has gone to the country to distribute gifts and donations. Doctors Corrie and Charles Kent presently reside in Texas, where they run a charity organization called Joseph Outreach Enterprise based in Texas.

                                                           
Over the past five years, their charity organization has helped the people of Sierra Leone receive with clothes, books, shoes, medicines and other necessities. For more information about their outreach, please visit: www.josephoutreach.org. 

Sisters of Sierra Leone is a non-profit organization founded ten years ago by women with roots or ties to Sierra Leone residing in the Dallas Metropolis. The group was formed with the aim of helping displaced women and children in war-torn Sierra Leone.  The organization’s focus is dedicated to helping women and children who have been victims of amputations, rapes, emotional instability and child soldiering.