Archive for April, 2005

God’s protection

Saturday, April 30th, 2005

To all:
The following email exchange has occurred with John in Buduburam this past two days. It is obvious that God protected Mary and I while we were there (with all of your prayers).
John:
We are sad to hear that things have gotten worse at the camp.
It became our concern while there that things were not as […]

Mary’s first thoughts after getting home

Thursday, April 28th, 2005

Hi All,
I’m surprised how long it is taking to get adjusted now that we’re back! I thought I’d just need a day! I don’t know if it’s time zones and cultures, or being 51! We had a good flight back! The plane was not full - so as soon as the Seat Belt Sign […]

We leave Ghana

Sunday, April 17th, 2005

Well said good-bye to all this morning and packed up to come to the city. The send-off was a hard time; “When we all get to heaven” was sung today.
Several walked with us this last time through the camp and out to the highway to get a taxi to our hotel.
Our air-conditioned ride turned into […]

God answers prayer

Wednesday, April 13th, 2005

To all:
Even before I got home from sending the email yesterday the minister of the church at the camp realized that he had been mislead by the missionary.
When I returned to the hotel, he had travelled there already and had spent over an hour talking with Mary and getting the whole story straight. But even […]

The spiritual battle unfolds

Tuesday, April 12th, 2005

To all:
Came in yesterday but the internet was broken, made a special trip today to let everyone know what is happening.
We are doing much better. The heat is still intense but our stomachs are better and we have adjusted.
Last Sunday was wonderful, about 300+ poeple at the Bethel Pentecost church. Great music, video later, […]

Our first spiritual conflict in Ghana

Saturday, April 9th, 2005

To all:
Please continue to pray, we are battling the heat and had a small battle with stomach problems. Got to go see the rain forest and slave castles on Friday. Today we have visited the orphans we send to bible school. Wait till you see the video!
Having issues with a controling church of christ […]

Arrived in Ghana

Tuesday, April 5th, 2005

A quick message for all, we arrived safely in Accra and are adjusting to the intense heat and humidity of West Africa. Met John and Cleo. All are well and excited to see us. It is a time of change for all. The ocean and country side are beautiful. The evening sky is […]