ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 10, 2004 -- In a country that has seen its share of unrest and devastation, many missionaries have held firm to reach out to the people, offering a message of peace and hope. In Sierra Leone Remembered (now available through AuthorHouse), Esther L. Megill shares stories from her time in Africa with the Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) church.
Megill served the EUB, now known as United Methodist, from 1951 to 1962 as a medical technologist, religious teacher, program director and curriculum writer. Sierra Leone Remembered describes her "life in a 'bush' hospital" in the town of Rotifunk and her experiences of spreading God's word to adults and children. Readers discover fascinating historical information about this tiny country, which is slightly smaller than South Carolina, and experience some of the sights and sounds of the tribal culture and the rugged environment through Megill's vivid language and fascinating photographs.
Megill highlights the achievements of others, such as her friend and colleague, Dr. Mabel Silver, who worked tirelessly to provide medical assistance. In addition, she shares the more painful moments she witnessed.
"My life has been spent in service to my church and my Lord, and though often imperfect, I have received much to make life meaningful," writes Megill. "Writing this book has brought back many memories, which I am glad to share with others."
Megill holds both a Master of Arts and a doctorate in religious education from Hartford Seminary Foundation in Connecticut. In addition to her missionary work, Megill taught at the McCurdy School, an EUB mission in Santa Cruz, N.M. Here, she developed a curriculum for high school religious classes. From 1968 to 1972, she served as area executive secretary for the United Methodist General Board of Missions for North and West Africa. She has also worked as a lecturer and director for various pastoral training and layperson religious study programs. Her many publications include course studies for children and extension and correspondence courses for adults. Education in the African Church, a textbook for the theological schools in Afrtica, and the study guide to Journey of Struggle, Journey of Hope are just two of her numerous works.
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