Peki Mission: The Road from Accra to Kumasi

Sunday, August 10, 2008

The Road from Accra to Kumasi

Hi all,

Today we drove from Accra (the capital) to Kumasi (the capital of the Ashanti region and the historic center of the once-powerful Ashanti empire.) It was an interesting drive, but unfortunately, the drive took most of the day so we did not visit any tourist attractions. Nevertheless, the Ghanaian countryside is absolutely beautiful, and we passed near a spectacular mountain range with sheer rock faces. Lunch today was excellent and we were treated to the local chocolate by our guides Papa Yao and Linda. It was really good. The local music on the radio is also really cool, particularly the "high life" music which is from Sofo Victoria's time and the "hip life" music, which is a combination of "high life" and "hip-hop." Tomorrow, we are looking forward to a tour of Kumasi and the greater Ashanti region, so we will keep you posted.

Eddie Grove

2 comments:

Debbie Holland said...: Hey Eddie,
Thank you for the interesting post! If you can get a recording of the "Hip Life" music, we'd love to hear it!
God bless you all!; August 10, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Debbie Holland said...: Today in church Karin Logrieco lifted up the entire Peki Mission Team in prayer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Thanks for keeping us posted and thanks for doing such good work for the glory of God!; August 10, 2008 at 4:24 PM

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The Peki Church

• The new building will become a community center and gathering place used throughout the week.
• The Peki Methodist school educates children from kindergarten to the 10th grade, providing the stepping stones to a brighter future.
• Children are baptized in the church and brought up learning the faith in Sunday school.
• New converts are welcomed into the Christian community and instructed in the faith.
• Families are strengthened as they worship, learn, and work together in the church.
• Those in poverty find their needs met by the community. The church cares for those who are ill or elderly.
• Those who have moved from Peki have a “mother church” that welcomes them home. And when one passes away, it is at the church that life is celebrated as one is welcomed to eternal life.

Three Ways You Can Help the Peki Methodist Church

Prayer

Please pray with us that God will assist the Peki Methodist Church to see this project through to completion. Please pray that we will find willing partners in the United States who will join in mission with the Peki Church.

Financial

Right now, we are seeking churches who will support the Peki Methodist Church by making a one-time or ongoing financial contribution. Your donation will build a legacy as the church seeks to be a place of hope and healing in Peki.

The Peki Church estimates that it will cost a total of $130,000 (US dollars) to complete the 1,200 seat sanctuary, meeting rooms, classrooms, and Sunday school wing, and they are actively fundraising within Ghana. Your contribution will go a long way toward meeting this goal.

Volunteers

Beginning as early as 2008, we will be organizing groups of volunteers to travel to Peki. Willing volunteers of all ages and skills are welcome. Please let us know if you are interested. We also need volunteers who know particular trades, as they are in short supply in Ghana. Carpenters, plumbers, and electricians are encouraged to sign up.