August 2007 Update

“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit.” John 15:8
August 2007
Greetings from Las Cruces, New Mexico;

Do you recognize these folks? Well, that was then, look at the picture below to see them now!


Time has passed and God has been very good to our family. Becky is a sophomore playing volleyball at Grace College in Indiana. Ben is a freshman this year at New Mexico State University.

We have loved our time here in the states as we’ve watched our children grow, and grow and grow!!! Becky is 6’2” and Ben is 6’7”! Dad has enjoyed coaching and Ben’s team won State this past year!


Monrovia, Liberia 1989





“In his heart a man plans his course but the LORD determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9

After 10 years here in the USA teaching at Mesilla Valley Christian Schools, and pastoring at Bethel Bible Fellowship, we are facing an empty nest.

Last winter some friends from SIM visited us and asked us to pray about returning to Liberia to help the recovering churches now that the civil war is over.

We left Liberia in July 1990. Lord willing, we, Matt and Brenda, plan to return next July (2008). Becky and Ben will remain in the states in college. We will be living in Monrovia. Matt will be working to encourage and train pastors throughout the country. Brenda will help the local Christian School rebuild (ELWA Academy). ELWA= Eternal Love Winning Africa






Las Cruces, New Mexico 2007



Building the Liberian Church together:

The Liberian churches have suffered through 14 years of civil war. At one point in the war, over 75% of the Liberian populace was displaced; many as refugees outside the country. People have returned. Churches are restarting. Pastors are willing to lead but many lack training. The ELWA radio station, hospital and school are rebuilding to serve the Liberian public in the name of Jesus.

Would you join us in the vision of building up the Liberian churches? SIM requires us to be 100% supported before we can return to the field. Our monthly support is $3318 a month. We also require $425 a month in ministry funds which will enable us to do the ministry in Liberia. Above all, we need many prayer warriors to pray.

Below is a form that you can print off and return to us or contact us by email. Or if you prefer to give on-line go to: sim.usa.org and click on give on-line. We are selling the pecan farm so please note our new mailing address & email addresses:
Matt & Brenda Carr, PO Box 1055, Mesilla Park, NM 88047
matt.carr@sim.org brenda.carr@sim.org
Matt cell :(505) 635-6910 Brenda cell: (505) 635-6909




If you would like to support this ministry, and can begin now, that monthly support will go towards our one-time needs that covers our transportation to the field, and set up once we arrive in Liberia. Thank you again, for your prayers and support. We joyfully look forward to serving together with you.


By prayer,

Matt & Brenda Carr



Matt & Brenda Carr, PO Box 1055, Mesilla Park, NM 88047
matt.carr@sim.org brenda.carr@sim.org
Matt cell :(505) 635-6910 Brenda cell: (505) 635-6909

Serving with SIM USA, PO Box 7900, Charlotte, NC 28241-7900