*****I think I have got the toilet paper figured out. It is 3 ply and 10” per square. I think Sheryl Crow could actually get by on “one” square!*****
Today we are again dropped in Asafo to work with their preacher – Joseph Tettey. He has requested money to build a room onto the new church building. This will cost $700 Cedis. I told him I would bring his request to our team leader.
So, Owusu and I are dropped with Joseph in town. We first go to see a visitor to the church – Dora Ofuri Appiah to study. Our study went very well and she wants to obey the Gospel. However, she has a disease in her leg and cannot, at this time, get into the water. The church will take care of her and, in time, will see her to the water.
Next stop – we see Millicent Adjei, another visitor to the church. Again, our study was successful. Again, we have a small problem. Millicent is in a wheelchair and it will not make it to the river. We paid for her chair to be repaired and the church will see to that. When the repair is made, she will repair her soul! This is her promise, and the church will care for her to that point and beyond.
The village shoe maker called us in off the street as we passed. He said: “teach me”. We ask God to send us opportunities to teach the Gospel, but rarely do they present themselves so obviously. Yes sir, we will study with you. In speaking with Richard Twum, we are told of his problem with drinking and smoking dope. He tells us he wants to be free from sin. The Gospel is taught to this enthusiastic shoe man! He accepts the call with joy and we race to the river. As Richard prepared for baptism, he found a bag of “weed” in his pockets. He immediately stated: “I’m finished with you” and tossed the drugs into the bush! True repentance witnessed by all! Richard is now our brother in Christ and the congregation here will keep him on track.
As we leave this village, we leave 4 new Christians with the church. Praise God and pass the chicken and rice. Yes we were served lunch at the teacher’s home and then bid them God’s blessings. I will not forget my time in Asafo, Ghana. I have family here! Plus, they grow CHOCOLATE!
Interesting, awesome. Prayer is led before all happenings. Meals, travel, study, everything is preceded by prayer. When we go, the van door is closed – we pray. When we stop, before the van door opens – we pray. I love it!
A meeting of minds. Leadership from area churches came to the door to wish us well and to thank us for our help. This is a serious affair. There are songs, prayers, and introductions. Next their mission is presented, which is to thank us for helping them grow their congregations. Finally we sing and pray before our guests depart. As they leave, a firm handshake and thumb snap seals the occasion.
*****Tie a chicken to a log for 3 days and it will not stray from your home.*****
We take a cool shower and then say goodnight!
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