Blessings in Bosomtwe & Beyond

God at work in Nkwantapong

Early this morning I was able to get an account of the ministry that took place on Sunday morning in Nkwantapong.  The village has a special place in my heart since it is extremely isolated.  Michael Bentum (project manager for the work we are completing there) walked over the mountain, leaving at 6am and they had a phenomenal time as he shared from the scripture and the power of God was manifest. 

There is one church in this small village and the chief is the head of the church, it's a Presbyterian congregation. I met them on a number of occasions over the last few years and have had favor with them. They felt the presence of God and have invited Michael to come back on March 29th for a special youth event.

He was ecstatic over God working since people were instantly healed during the prayer time after he gave the message from scripture.

Our colleague, Mary Kay Jackson, will be drilling a well (bore hole as they call it) in this village which has NO ACCESS to clean water.  Last week she gave me the update that it might take place in the next month, so exciting. I remember the day I went specifically to see their water source and was shocked to have them guide me down the mountain on a slippery dirt path through the forrest to a stream where they got buckets of water, then walked back up the mountain to the town - a long, hard and tenuous journey. We are grateful for the gifts of donors to provide for this and two other wells that will be provided this year!

Would you consider giving so that Michael can take Bibles to those who would like them when he goes back to Nkwantapong on March 29th? Pray for him, that God will use him again for healing (body, mind and spiritual healings).  Surprised by healings?  Yes, we serve a God and Father who still heals! Want to watch some great testimonials of God at work today in healing, click here.

We are still paying his monthly salary as he is finishing up the construction and ministering in the village churches on the weekends. Thank you for your continued support.  We welcome your questions, ideas and emails. 

Police involvement in clinic construction

I received sad news today that it took Michael going to file charges against the carpenter that was to finish up the doors for the Inpatient Care Centre for action to be taken.  The police went with him and arrested the man, found him guilty and required him to produce the doors, and refund some of the funds. 

We are SO grateful for the direction Michael has had in completing this project.  The final two aspects are getting the doors, installing them, then putting curtains up.  It was very puzzling to me that it was taking SO LONG, yet since I was there for a few years I know how it goes.  It's great to see that he would take the necessary action to get it moving again after this stall.  I wish it didn't have to come to this, but I'm glad he did it.

 Funds are low at this point.  We owe The Mission Society several thousand dollars at this point since costs have continued even though we left Ghana and have discontinued receiving salary and benefits.  If you feel led to help it would be great!  Thanks for your continued prayers.  We have an update coming out very soon.  Email us anytime as well. 

We have just moved (five days ago)into our house in Belo Horizonte, Brazil and are getting settled finally.

Living in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Life here in Luxemburgo (neighborhood), Belo Horizonte (city), Minas Gerais (state), Brazil is so much different than in the 'bush' village setting of Amakom (village), Ashanti region (state/region), Ghana, Africa.  Pictured here is the tower I can see from our house on the mountain in the Belvedere area of Belo Horizonte.  At the top of the tower is Hard Rock Cafe - so surreal to think we are in such a mega city from having just lived in a small African village.  We moved into our house this week, and it's so nice to be able to cook and have all the trunks and boxes unpacked! We are working from a distance to complete our commitments at the clinic in Ghana, which should be completed either this month or next.  Currently we need about $6,000-8,000 to be debt free with the work.  Thanks for your patients as we have been moving and not communicating as frequently.  Having 'our place' and internet has stabilized our situation greatly.

Progressing at the Inpatient Care Centre at Lake Bosomtwe Methodist Clinic!

Today I received great news from Michael Bentum as he coordinates the completion of the Inpatient Care Centre in Amakom.  The doors have arrived, and many have been installed!  The next step is curtains in the wards and private rooms - which are made and ready to be hung.  It's great news!

Pictured: The new 4x4 Nissan Patrol Ambulance that was purchased by the gracious donors, friends and partners that responded to the need.  In the background through the tree foliage you can see the Inpatient Care Centre.

We are in constant contact with Michael as he continues working at the clinic, and ministering in the villages.  Would you pray for him as God guides him in ministry in the months ahead? 

Our family is in a time of transition and will have an update out next week.  Thank you for your prayers and support through this unpredictable time as we serve our faithful Father.