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SHERBRO MISSION. 
by the church of the United Brethren in Christ, 
among the Sherbro tribe, on the western coast of 
Africa. The station was located at the town of 
Shaingay, in the seventh degree of north latitude, 
and thirteenth degree of west longitude, from 
Greenwich. 
The Missionary Board held its first annual meet- 
ing in Westerville, Ohio, June 1, 1854. It is 
worthy of note that this Board at its first session 
was burdened with the duty of sending mission- 
aries to foreign countries. After much thought 
and prayer they gave expression to their feelings 
in the following words : 
‘‘Resolved^ That we send one or more mission- 
aries to Africa as soon as practicable.’’ 
Memorable words ! A dozen men representing 
a comparatively feeble church resolving to send 
the gospel to Africa ! Surely this was not the 
counsel of worldly wisdom! The Board walked 
by faith, not by sight. And the history of their 
mission in Africa demonstrates the assertion that 
they received wisdom from above. 
The Board then appointed the Eev. W. J. 
Shuey, pastor of the First United Brethren 
Church in Cincinnati, as their first missionary to 
Africa, and recommended the Executive Com- 
mittee to appoint one or two more to accompany 
him. Not long after, the committee chose Eev. 
