The Ghana team has arrived (except Kym, Kaleigh, & Ryan)! We arrived late Saturday evening. Our flight was on time and uneventful. All the trunks made the trip. Everyone’s luggage arrived except Joyce Phillips. Please pray that the Lains and Joyce’s luggage arrive this evening.
Upon arrival at the Village we unloaded our bags and trunks; found our beds; had a short meeting and went to bed!
Sunday morning we worshiped and it was beautiful. The men kept praying, “Thank you God for the cool weather.” It is funny how the Ghana definition of “cool” is different from the USA definition of “cool”. Daniel delivered a most appropriate and moving sermon. It is so evident that the Holy Spirit is working thru him. At the close of the service; we sang Firm Foundation for the congregation. It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces.
Sunday afternoon a malaria prevention class was held. The parents of the children who attend school at the Village of Hope were in attendance. Sandy did a great presentation; Mark, Tommy and Jean performed a short drama on how malaria is contracted. Mark was the victim, and Jean the mosquito. It was quite humorous. After the presentation; some of the team went into Feteh and the beach; some took naps; others played with the children; while others brained stormed about the week.
It is the custom for the children of the Village of Hope to lead the evening worship service. It was so moving to see these children lead the singing and prayers. When Daniel realized that the young people led the evening worship; he asked Jordan to speak. I must say I was very proud! Jordan introduced himself and had just begun his lesson when the electricity went out! He stayed so cool. He said, ”Can you hear me in the back?” and continued speaking. Someone did give him a flashlight so he could see his notes.
The team was planning on unpacking meds last night but could not without electricity. We had a meeting with our fearless leader Mark and Randy led our devotional. I think the devotional was my favorite part of the day.
This Monday morning finds us unpacking meds for the clinic. People are already lining up for the clinic. The clinic doesn’t start until 9:00 but they are already here!
Please continue to pray for us; we have a lot of work to do and very little time. The people here are so loving and appreciative of each gift that you have given them.
Pray specifically for the Lains and Joyce’s luggage. Mike’s stethoscope is in Joyce’s bag!
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I am glad to hear the trip is going well! I hope everyone's luggage has arrived because woman need their clothes and essentials! Stay Safe!
Kerri & Will & Amy send their love from the farm. We are missing you, and Will is specifically praying that you are "having fun". Kerri wants to know how the bats taste :^)!!! Yummy, yummy!
To know that each of you is in Ghana at this time means more than my very soul can contain. Today, when I read all comments, I felt 'almost' there with you. One posting brought floods of tears to my eyes. Actually, my throat was also aching - knowing how this mission has impacted that young man who posted his words after not even knowing until last minute that he could travel to Ghana. God touched my heart powerfully today through his words. To also know this is a unique opportunity for children to experience - alongside their parents - such a loving, selfless experience cannot be described, but only felt in ones soul. I continue to pray for each of you from hour to hour, day to day - as God puts those thoughts in me for your good and especially, for the impact of Christ there in Ghana. God bless each of you because you are in Ghana again this year.
Just to let David know that he has been celebrated ON his birthday by Austin and Jason here in the states. Of course, I celebrate you, David, every day of my life. I continue to pray for you to always get rest, good sleep to renew you, and that you grow in your passion for Christ every day that you live. I send my additional birthday wishes to you to West Africa. By the way, Mother is awaiting your return; her garden needs plowing A.S.A.P. She is confident she will see you soon after you return to TN. Springtime has definitely come to the TN Valley.
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