Six thousand miles from the United States lies a country whose flag bears a striking resemblance to the American one: alternating red and white horizontal stripes and, in the upper left-hand corner, a dark blue square. Against this blue background is a lone white star -- the star of liberty. But, after many years of civil war, this country still is a prisoner of it's own war. Most of the country's infrastructure and public buildings were destroyed. Two hundred thousand people were killed, and another 800,000 displaced from their homes. Close to another 700,000 became refugees in neighboring countries. Many small children became orphans during this war that ended only in 2003. Children 6 and older have been left to fend for themselves with no food, water, schooling, and a life damaged by the violence and aftermath of war. Churches and communities are divided by the conflicts and hurts of the past.

16 men from Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale boarded a plane this week are now on a mission to be the Lord's vessels to help heal the hurts of the war, show Christ's love and bring unity among the churches. They will visit 13 churches over the next few days and end the mission with a conference that will reach the youth and church leaders of Liberia. We ask you to partner with us in pray as two of Christian Skaters founders take part in this incredible mission.