Freetown

Hey.

Krahn?

No.

- Is that your government car?

- Church.

Is that where you work?

I volunteer.

Hey! Stop!

Stop the car!

You can handle this, Brother Abubakar.

Make sure their needs are met

and they're kept safe.

These are fine young men, Philip.

They look up to you.

Once things have stabilized here,

they will be a powerful force for good.

And until then?

Keep moving forward.

- Be careful.

- I know.

Here, watch your step.

- Thank you.

- Watch your step.

Okay. Good.

Menti, where is Abubakar?

He'll come.

Should we wait for him?

Should we?

No.

It would just worry everyone.

Thank you, Elder.

Are you ready?

Yes, I am.

Akatika Ronke Delia,

having been commissioned

of Jesus Christ...

- Would you like a drink?

- Yes, thank you.

I felt clean and peaceful.

You almost missed it.

I got stuck in the mud.

Poor thing is starting to get old.

And on top of that, there were rebels.

Children with guns, stealing car parts.

They stopped you?

No need.

I was a mouse in a trap.

I couldn't leave the car,

and that got them curious.

But they didn't do anything to you.

They asked if I was Krahn.

Wanted to intimidate me.

You don't need to fear us.

And if I'm Krahn?

Oh, you are not.

But if I am, what then?

Should I fear the rebels?

We want only to be treated fairly.

That is what we all want.

- Congratulations, Akatika.

- Thank you.

We'll be by Sunday morning

to walk with you to church.

You wait here.

I'll be back for you.

Don't worry. We'll be fine.

There's still light enough.

Don't worry, Brother Abubakar.

Brother Abubakar can't help it.

He was born to worry.

It is true, you know.

My mother never worried

because I did enough for the both of us.

- You hurry back, okay?

- We will.

Let's move.

Don't worry too much.

I'm sure they'll be fine.

Well done, boys.

Stay safe out there in Paynesville.

- Stay safe in Monrovia.

- Take care of yourselves.

All right.

Move it! Move it!

Move it! Move it!

Hurry UP!

I got the Book of Mormon.

Your shirt in the wardrobe.

Church isn't going to wait for us.

Uh-huh.

Your turn.

Amen.

- Are you okay?

- Why?

Yeah, sure.

Good.

Grab your tag.

- They are coming.

- Move! Move!

Move it!

Menti, are you okay?

Stay there. Stay there.

Brother, stay down. Stay down.

Get out of my way!

Get down.

Move it!

Shut up.

Doe's people will pay for his sins.

- I'm not Krahn.

- Really?

I'm... I'm not Krahn.

Just shut up!

It's good to see you today.

Know this that every soul is free

To choose his life and what he'll be

For this eternal truth is given

That God will force no man to Heaven

He'll call, persuade, direct aright

And bless

with wisdom, love, and light

In nameless ways, be good and kind

But never force the human mind

What's going on?

I don't know.

Stay down.

Get down. Get down.

What's going on?

I...

He'll have to stay inside.

Excuse me.

Sister Akatika,

the missionaries, Menti and Meyers,

they did not come with you

to church today?

No, I waited for them.

They didn't show up.

I came by myself.

I see.

I'm sorry they were not there.

It's no problem.

I would come either way.

I believe you.

Is everything all right?

Excuse me.

Elders, we have to go now.

Now.

All right. All right.

Wait. I'm coming with you.

Where are you going?

You may want to get packed.

What are you talking about?

We're not staying here anymore.

We are not going anywhere.

There was much rebel activity

last night,

and Brothers Menti and Meyers

have not been seen.

Really?

Abubakar, easy.

Whoa, oh! Watch out!

There's a car!

Sorry about that.

We need to get there

in one piece, Abubakar.

You're going to hit somebody

if you continue like this.

Abubakar, easy now. Come on.

What if something happened to them?

What will I say

to President Cunningham?

I should have been there

for them this morning.

Save your promises.

That's why we go to church every week.

Maybe next.

Okay. I'll take that as a yes.

- How do you do that?

- What?

Talk to people so easily.

- Do I?

- Yeah.

Can't just go up to someone

you don't know like it's nothing.

Yeah, it's nothing.

Just say hello.

- No, it's not that easy.

- Have you tried?

I'm not good at talking to people.

Then why are you here?

To teach people, I guess.

How can you teach people

if you can't talk to them?

I teach by example.

The example of not opening your mouth.

You open your mouth,

you're teaching people.

- Hey.

- Hey, missionaries.

You should come to church

with us, David.

Your goats will love it.

No, goats don't belong

at church.

- Did you know that?

- What?

That goats don't belong at church.

Isn't that just nonsense?

I, uh...

Hey, I've seen all types at church.

You're being funny.

You're too smart for us.

But bring you and your family

along this week.

Okay, I'll tell them.

Learn about a Good Shepherd.

Sounds good?

Yes.

That's my GUY-

Take care, David.

Don't forget to bring your goats.

You see? Easy.

If you say so.

- Is that...?

- Rebels.

What are you doing out here?

You shouldn't be here.

We're just teaching about...

I know who you are.

Are you trying to get shot?

- They're not after missionaries.

- No.

They are after Krahn.

- G aye?

- Yes.

My name.

It shows that I'm a Krahn.

Shoot all the Krahn.

Run!

That way. That way.

That way. Move.

Run away!

No, no, no, this way.

Come back.

Everybody, get inside.

Kids, come on!

Hurry! Hurry!

Violence escalated this morning

as NPFL forces seized control

of outlying areas of Monrovia.

Shortages of food and water

in Paynesville

are forcing thousands of refugees

to plead for aid

from the United Nations.

The NPFL threatens

conditions will worsen...

Hey, look out!

As long as President Doe

controls the government.

President Doe's actions...

- Abubakar.

- Shh. Hang on, Elders.

We are trapped.

No food. No water.

They shoot us if we try to escape.

Rebels are setting up checkpoints

at the edge of the city,

discouraging any who are trying to flee.

No Krahns can get by me.

I'll make sure I pull out in front

of every Krahn that crosses my path.

We can get no food, water.

- Our kids have been shot at.

- Come on.

Come, come. Come on.

The men who live in this apartment,

are they in here?

Whoever it is, they'll go.

Menti. Meyers. Are you there?

That's Forkpah.

Praise God you were not harmed.

You're making the right choice.

It isn't safe to be here any longer.

How can you teach about Jesus Christ

when people's lives are at risk?

Your mothers

will be very happy to see you.

He's not going home.

We're going to teach.

During the war?

Away from the war, where it is safe.

It's not safe in Monrovia, my brother.

It is not safe anywhere.

Then we will leave the country.

- Wait, what?

- He's not kidding.

Are you just gonna pack up and

drag a suitcase to Sierra Leone?

Selli.

Anyone have a better idea?

Lay low. Stay inside.

You can study if you want,

but stay off the streets.

Brother Abubakar.

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