by Eron Henry | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, News, News
Lott Carey Legacy Mission Emersion Pilgrimage to Africa
Celebrating 200 years of the Rev. Lott Carey’s mission to Liberia
November 1-11, 2022
cost: $4,160
‘Walk in the footsteps of Rev. Lott Carey’ in the Motherland
The Lott Carey Legacy Mission Emersion Pilgrimage to Africa is scheduled for February 1-11, 2022. The group will also visit Ghana, a cultural icon with about 950 miles between the capitals.
While in Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, missionaries will visit the Lott Carey Mission School, experience the culture of Africa’s oldest republic, founded by free Blacks in 1847 and worship at Providence Baptist Church in Monrovia. Providence was established by Rev. Lott Carey in Richmond, Va., in 1821 and transplanted to Liberia in 1822, making it the oldest Baptist church in the country. It is also the home church of Rev. Emmett L. Dunn, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of Lott Carey, who was born in Liberia.
Highlights:
Liberia:
- Visit and interact with students at Lott Carey Mission School
- Take a trip “upcountry” to visit Lott Carey’s second mission school.
- Explore the Providence Island where Rev. Lott Carey landed in early 1822.
- Worship at Providence Baptist Church, Monrovia
- Learn about Liberia Baptist history with leaders of the Liberia Baptist Convention
- Visit and worship with students at the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary
- Experience the traditions and culture of Africa’s oldest Republic founded by free blacks in 1847.
Ghana:
Tour of the Capital City, Accra, and experience life in one of Africa’s most progressive cities. You will have the opportunity to visit Independence Square, the W.E. B. Dubois Center, and Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. Nkrumah was the first president of Ghana who championed the fight for Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom in 1957. Your city tour will also include a stop in Jamestown, where you will get to visit the Ussher and James Forts, built by the Royal African Company of England as a trading post for both gold and slaves in 1673.
The highlight of your Ghana experience will take you to the Assin Manso Slave River before visiting the slave castles in Cape Coast and Elmina. Assin Manso is famous for its role in the slave trade as the destination of slaves last bath in the “Donko Nsuo” river before their shipment to the New World.
Tour Package Includes:
- Round Trip on United/Brussels Airlines from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
- Hotels
- Airport Transfers
- Ground Transportation
- Guided Tours
- All Meals
- Taxes & Gratuity
Not Included:
- Entry Visa Fees (Entry visas are required for all US Citizens)
- In country COVID testing fees
- Trip Insurance
A $400.00 deposit is required to secure your space. Deposit is due by October 1, 2021 and refundable if you cancel before October 15, 2021. 50% of your deposit is nonrefundable after this date. Please contact the Lott Carey Office for further information.
Forms & Resources
Liberia-Ghana Information Letter
Liberia-Ghana Participant Form-Waiver
by Eron Henry | Aug 17, 2021 | Blog, News, News
Lott Carey Supplies Emergency Aid to Haiti
The Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society has pledged an initial sum of US$50,000 in earthquake relief for Haiti.
This was announced by Executive Secretary-Treasurer Emmett Dunn in response to the devastating 7.2 earth tremor that struck the Caribbean nation on the morning of August 14.
As at the time of writing, more than 1,400 persons were confirmed dead and more than 7,000 injured.
“Lott Carey stands with our sisters and brothers in Haiti as they dig out of yet another horrific disaster,” said Rev. Dunn.
“Hearing the stories from our partners on the ground awakens unpleasant memories of the earthquake of 2010, which some have still not fully recovered. We want to assure the Haitian people of Lott Carey’s prayers and financial support.”
Aid from the global mission agency is already helping those in need. Ms. Lynn Joseph, founder of Mission of Grace orphanage, said a container of food sent by Lott Carey that cleared customs just days before the quake, is providing welcome relief to affected families at a village in Carries. “We are praising the Lord for that,” she said.
But while the orphanage escaped serious damage, a home for the elderly collapsed. Ms. Joseph reported extensive damage to houses and other structures.
“Right now, we are needing prayers and financial support to start buying food and supplies to help the people. Most of the village is sleeping outside because their houses have been destroyed.”
Dr. Joel Dorsinville of the Haiti Baptist Convention, a Lott Carey global partner, said “The Southwestern region of the country is critically affected by the destruction of homes and lives.”
He appealed for “solidarity in prayer and humanitarian assistance to the families, churches, and communities affected by the disaster.”
The US$50,000 will address the immediate need for food, water, and medical supplies. But Rev. Dunn asserted that “A more robust response will be necessary after a full assessment of the damage.”
African and American diplomats, officials, and entrepreneurs were present, and several of them included the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar and the Secretary General of the Common Market for Southern and Eastern Africa, Sindoso Ngwenya, the Secretary General of the OAS, Jose Miguel Insulza; and the Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, Albert Ramdin.
Another potential disaster lies at Haiti’s doorstep. It is in the path of a tropical system that is expected to bring heavy rain, with fears of flooding, and strong winds that can cause severer damage to weakened buildings and structures.
Rev. Dunn calls on “all our churches and friends of Lott Carey to help us respond in a significant way. It is our prayer that God will comfort the bereaved, encourage the broken hearted, and restore health and healing to the nation and people of Haiti.”
Donations may be made at https://lottcarey.org/donate. For additional information, email lottcarey@lottcarey.org.
Established in 1897, Lott Carey has long term mission engagements in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.
Based in the Washington DC Metro Area, Lott Carey provides financial support and technical assistance in leadership development, education, training, healthcare, advocacy, and other services.
Rev. Eron Henry
Communications and Media Manager
8/17/21
Click Here to View a Message From Dr. Gina M. Stewart, Lott Carey President
by Eron Henry | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, News, News
First Woman Elected President of United States-Based Baptist Group
Dr. Gina Stewart is the first woman elected president of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society, and the first female president of a national African American Baptist mission agency or convention.
This distinction sets her apart and emphasizes her sterling contribution to Baptist life and witness and to the broader Christian community.
Senior pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Stewart was installed during the 124th Lott Carey Annual Session held August 10-12 in Atlanta, Georgia, and streamed virtually.
She has brought with her a wealth of experience. She is a member of the Advisory Council for the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, Co-Convener for the Women in Ministry Conference, a Trustee for the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Pastors’ Conference, and a board member for the March of Dimes. She is founder of Greater Works, a nonprofit devoted to philanthropy and ministry development
Dr. Stewart is a former member of the Advisory Board for The African American Pulpit, The National Civil Rights Museum and Bread for the World.
A sought-after speaker, she has preached at notable events such as the Hampton University Minister’s Conference in Virginia and was inducted into the Martin Luther King Board of Preachers, Class of 2018.
The Tennessee native has been recognized with several prestigious awards. The long list of honors includes being the first female to receive the Carter G. Woodson Award from Southwest Community College in February 2013, the Living Legends Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community, and the Pastor of the Year award from Citizens for Better Service.
Dr. Stewart’s association with Lott Carey goes back two decades. She gave distinguished service as a Team Leader for the Pastoral Excellence Network, one of Lott Carey’s longstanding programs, and previously served the mission agency as Second Vice President and First Vice President.
She succeeds Rev. Gregory Jackson of Hackensack, New Jersey, who was president from 2018-2021.
“I believe God is pleased with this. With Dr. Stewart and her election and selection to be president,” Rev. Jackson said. “She has been working in Lott Carey for several years. She’s been second vice president, first vice president, and now president. She was part of the Pastoral Excellence program. She has journeyed around the world and has ministered with people. She is ready.”
“Dr. Stewart’s ascendency to the presidency of Lott Carey is not only historic but also providential,” said Lott Carey Executive Secretary-Treasurer Rev. Emmett Dunn. “I celebrate this moment and welcome Dr. Stewart as a co-laborer for the Kingdom and look forward to working with her executive team of leaders to advance the ministry and mission of Lott Carey.”
She is author of We’ve Got Next: HERstory in HIStory. Her work has been featured in other publications such as Faith: Christian Leaders Reflect on the Election of Barack Obama, What We Love About the Black Church: Can We Get A Witness? and Black Practical Theology.
The new president heads a body with long term mission engagements in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.
“Dr. Stewart stands tall not as a female leader but as a leader. Her notoriety transcends Baptist boundaries, which is an asset to the Lott Carey network,” said Rev. Dunn.
“I believe Lott Carey will expand its national and international footprint because of the visionary and prophetic giftedness she brings to our missional community. Above all, this historic moment crystalizes that indeed, ‘at Lott Carey everybody is somebody.’”
“What a joy it is to affirm the election of Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart as the next national President of Lott Carey and the first female president in its great history,” declared Dr. John M. Alexander, Jr., Chair of the Lott Carey Board of Directors.
“Dr. Stewart was faithful to Lott Carey prior to being elected to leadership in the convention. I watched her faithfulness as Second Vice President, and I was uplifted and encouraged observing her progressive and unwavering support as First Vice President. I am convinced that under Dr. Stewart’s dynamic leadership, she will lift Lott Carey to higher heights in missions locally, nationally, and globally.”
Established in 1897, Lott Carey is based in the Washington DC Metro Area and provides financial support and technical assistance in leadership development, education, training, healthcare, advocacy, and other services.
For additional information and to give support, go to the Lott Carey website at https://lottcarey.org, or email lottcarey@lottcarey.org.
by Eron Henry | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, News, News
124th Lott Carey Annual Session
Engage: Transforming the World through Missions
August 10-12, 2021
| The 124th Annual Session of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission will convene, August 10-12, 2021 on a virtual platform. Our host Pastor for this year’s conference is Rev. Dr. Emory Berry, Jr., Senior Pastor, Greenforest Baptist Church, Decatur, GA. |
| Our theme is, Engage – Transforming the World through Missions and our sub-themes are, Advocacy/Justice (Psalm 82:3-4; Proverbs 31:8-9); Empowerment (Joshua 1:9; Philippians 4:13); and Evangelism (Matthew 28:19-20), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Each day will begin with Morning Devotion/Meditation at 6:30 AM (EST) and conclude with an evening worship service beginning at 7:00 PM (EST). Throughout the day, there will be opportunities for you to engage in Pastoral Excellence Network programming, a three-part series on Ministering to the Incarcerated, Mission Education and more! This year, mission education students will have two option in which to receive his or her mission study book; via mail or e-book. Be sure to use the code ‘LOTC21’ when ordering to receive your discount. Lastly, the Hope Missionaries are back by popular demand. And, our International Youth Development department will present, EMERGE: THE NEXT CHAPTER, one day only, Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. |
Other Resources:
Adult Schedule (Tuesday)
Adult Schedule (Wednesday)
Adult Schedule (Thursday)
Hope Missionary Schedule (ages 6 – 12)
IYD Schedule (ages 13 – 18)
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