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Naomi x 3

Naomi has been honored to have 2 babies named after her so far.

The first Naomi was born to Georgia, who was one of Pastor Reeves’ Kakata teachers, 2017.
Naomi Hard with Georgia’s Naomi after a church service, 2017.
Georgia’s Naomi is over a year old, 2018.
Georgia and her precious Naomi resting together during a break at school, 2018.
The second Naomi born in Kakata is the daughter of Pastor Reeves and Garmee, 2018.
Naomi Reeves was rather late in walking because there were so many people available and eager to carry her around, 2018.

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Pastor Reeves’ Family

After mourning the passing of his beloved first wife, Pastor Reeves married Garmee, and now he has a large, happy, supportive family.

Pastor Reeves with his mother-in-law (Lt) and wife (8 months’ pregnant), 2017.
Pastor Reeves’ children in their play/work clothes, 2017.
Mrs. Reeves with baby Naomi, 2018.
Baby Naomi sleeping on her mother’s lap, 2018.

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The Vision Grace School Students

Pastor Reeves sets up schools in areas where the families are disadvantaged economically and he charges (in 2017) only $20 for registration and $20 tuition for the entire school year. The students must come up with $8.00 for a tailor to sew a school uniform. By receiving donations from Building Bridges Liberia, Pastor Reeves is able to offer an education for families that otherwise would have no opportunity to educate their children.

Naomi visiting with her friends at the Vision Grace Kakata school, 2017.

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Totota Schools (Jallahmu-ta)

Jallahmu-ta was the first district in the Totota area to have a school up and running through Pastor Reeves’ sponsorship. Today it is the largest of the Totota village schools. Their staff are diligent, organized and have strong support among community members.

A strip of classrooms and courtyard with flag, 2017.
The Jallahmu-ta students gathered on a Saturday afternoon to greet & thank Naomi for her assistance over several years 2017.
Naomi presented words of greeting and biblical exhortation to stay strong in their resolve, 2017.
Naomi was presented with a white chicken and white cola nuts, signs of thanks and appreciation, 2017.
The school community expressed thanks for the library books gathered and sent by Naomi (only a few are represented here of the many barrels shipped to Liberia), 2017.
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Totota Schools (Gwee Town & Foday-ta)

Pastor Reeves grew up in the Gwee Town district of Totota, where there had never existed  a school for the village children.

These Gwee Town children had no school available to attend, 2013.
The Muslim village chief (Rt) donated land for a future school. Pastor Reeves’ uncle (Lt) paid for him to attend school when he was a boy, the only one of his 7 siblings, 2013
Pastor Reeves had gathered mud bricks to use to build a school building, 2013.
Foday-ta beginning school building, 2017.

Foday-ta children have a school to attend, greatly expanding their options for their future lives. 2017
The Foday-ta parents and children gathered to voice thanks to Pastor Reeves, to God and Building Bridges Liberia for sponsoring the village school, 2017.
Partnership in ministry…
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Upgrades to Kakata School

In 2013, the classrooms had no doorframes or doors, there was no electrical wiring, the closest water source was up the hill and the latrine was old.

The following photos are all projects Naomi was pleased to pay for.

New doors and doorframes were installed in school classrooms, 2014.
Electrical wiring added, aiding in night security, 2014.
Pastor Reeves and his wife Garmee next to the new well, conveniently located inside the Kakata school yard, covered for safety during school hours.
New latrines under construction in Kakata, 2017.
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Vision Grace Teachers

Some of the Vision Grace teachers with Naomi – Fall 2013
Teacher training workshop – Fall 2014

Teachers: the hard-working servants of the next generation of Liberians

Rural Totota volunteer teachers – 2017
Naomi with most of the main campus Vision Grace Kakata teachers, 2018.

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Vision Grace School- early days

Pastor Emmanuel Reeves and Naomi Hard – Fall 2011
Pastor Reeves’ school – 63 students, no uniforms and few resources.

After our providential meeting at Kakata City Hall, greeting his wife Hawah and children, I knew something important was taking place. Pastor Reeves had accomplished much with almost no resources, but with a little financial assistance, his fledgling school would mature and multiply.

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Getting Started

Kakata City Hall – The first time I interacted with members of the Reeves family, 2011.
The Reeves family accepted my first donation of school supplies, 2011

In Fall of 2011, while waiting for a meeting to begin at Kakata City Hall, I met a group of polite, well-behaved children. I inquired as to their parents. Pastor Reeves stepped forward, as several of the children were his. I asked, “Do you need some school supplies?” He quickly answered, “Yes, I have a small a school and need supplies.”

Thus began our friendship and partnering in ministry.

[Tragically, a few months later, Hawah, Pastor Reeves’ beloved wife, was struck by a vehicle on the street and perished, leaving behind a grieving husband and young children.]