The Resident Bishop of the Liberia Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church (UMC), has reaffirmed the strength, unity, and divine foundation of the Church in Liberia.
Bishop Samuel J. Quire, Jr. declared that “no opposition will overcome the church of God.”
“The gates of hell will never prevail against the UMC in Liberia. It is a Church of God, and those spreading lies against it will be put to shame. The Liberian people will know the truth.”
Bishop Quire further reaffirmed that the Liberia Annual Conference (LAC/UMC, has not endorsed, does not endorse, and will never endorse or perform same-sex marriage, dismissing as “false and misleading claims being circulated by supporters of another denomination.”
He said, the doctrine, discipline, and moral teachings of The UMC in Liberia remain firmly grounded in scriptures and the historic teachings of the Christian faith.
He said, such claims are deliberate attempts to confuse members, and discredit the church.
He said, the LAC remains unwavering in its convictions, and united in its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Qure made the statement during the 78th Session of the St. John River District Conference, held at the Camphor United Methodist Mission in Tubmanville, Doubah Town, where he also consecrated 25 deaconesses from various local congregations.
During the consecration ceremony, Bishop Quire reminded the newly consecrated deaconesses of their sacred responsibility to promote unity in the church, and to serve as compassionate caregivers to the sick, vulnerable, and needy in their communities.