Update: Sierra Leone Keke Project
In addition to the bookshops, we are able to run an outreach activity in Bo Town and the surrounding area, using a recently purchased Kéké, or motorised tricycle. This was made possible due to many generous donations from the UK, Canada and the USA.
Celebrating 50 Years by Donald John
The CLC work in Sierra Leone began in July, 1966, when a committee from Scripture Union saw the need for a bookshop. The bookshop was established with the intention of fostering good reading habits for Christians. For this reason, CLC opened a reading room, which also served as...
Encouraging Story: Children in the Bookshop
A girl asked, “Does God love everyone in the world?” I said, “Yes, and God loves you as well.” She then explained that she felt her parents didn’t love her as they were always shouting
Treasure Houses of Diamonds in Sierra Leone
We want to say a very big thank you to all who played a part in this venture, and ask for continued prayers that the books will bear much spiritual fruit in the lives of all those who read them.
Never Ignore Books!
In May I had the privilege of accompanying Phil Burnham on a visit to our team in Sierra Leone. CLC UK oversees the work there and Phil is the regional director for Africa. CLC Sierra Leone began in 1966 and is now comprised of three bookshops: two in Freetown and a third in Bo.