So here's the good stuff: Traffic made us so late that I was sure I missed a micro finance meeting that we had been invited to. Rev. Thomas (see day 1 photo), actually held over his meeting for 45 minutes of 85 people, in order for us to visit with them and dialogue with the folks who are the recipients of the micro loans. It was so cool. I greeted them and thanked them in Ghanaian (Andy has been schooling me) and they went nuts! It was so funny to experience that reaction. Most of them did not speak english, so Rev. Thomas translated for me, and then translated back their responses. What precious people these are! I asked what they liked best about the program and several of them said, "we like the teaching that comes, and especially learning about the blessing of tithing our profits back to God!" I'm not making this up, that was what they liked BEST. Wow!
The second picture is George Sr. from Kete Krachi. He has been in Accra this whole time doing some schooling, and came over to meet with us and share more about Pacodep and the needs that the ministry has. This guy is so passionate about this ministry it just warms our hearts!
Thanks for your comments!! Keep them coming!
6 comments:
Pat,
This is awesome! I think it would be really challenging and cool at the same time to be there. We really appreciate the blog posts and the pictures. It makes us feel more like we're riding alongside you in the Ghanian traffic!
Love ya Pat, keep up the great work. you are in our prayers my friend.
Pat, Karen and Andy,
I can't tell you how awesome it is to see and read of your travels. I literally check as often as possible to see if there is any new posts to the blog. God reminds me of you often too and I immediately offer a prayer. I am so reminded of my travels in Africa by your pictures and it makes me jealous (in a healthy way of course). Keep feeding me...really all of us...with your stories and images. I can't wait to see you when you return to Phoenix so I can hear your stories that you weren't able to send along via this blog. Your messages are a true blessing for us all and I am so glad that God laid it upon all three of your hearts to do this. The faces of those children are so, so meaningful and remind me of just how much God has blessed me. Please be safe. Kristen and I pray for you and love you.
-Rich
I still want to know how big the mosquitos are. Looking forward to hearing your stories and seeing more of the photos. Blessings and be safe.
Pat - I'm really enjoying your blogs - making me homesick for Kenya - so many of the experiences you are having are similar to what I experienced as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya - the people there are so amazing and they are so giving in many ways - it's awesome to hear that they think tithing is the best thing about the micro-finance program! Looking forward to hearing more stories when you get back.
Kathy,
mosquitoes have not been a problem and are normal size. i don't believe we have been bit yet. will keep you posted.
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