Peter Amos George, who once pastored Providence Baptist and was a counselor-at-law and a businessman. “The history of Liberia cannot be told without also recounting the numerous contributions of the country’s first church, The Providence Baptist Church. “Often referred to as the ‘Cornerstone of Liberia’, the Providence Baptist Church is the first place of worship that some of our ancestors who returned home after being freed from slavery built after arriving on Providence Island. George Henries, chairman of the Providence Baptist Church Deacon Board, presented a copy to the President. We anticipate a celebration that reflects the true essence of the Providence Baptist Church, and its role in Liberia,” President Weah noted.

Source: Daily Observer March 02, 2020 02:26 UTC