Peki Mission: Ghana Mission Trip - August 2008

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Ghana Mission Trip - August 2008

This is from Sofo Afua.

Sofo is Reverend in Ewe language in Ghana. Afua is the day I was born which is Friday. In some parts of Ghana people are named according to the days of the week that they are born. There are separate names for females and males. The unique thing about the name is, it is believed that each day has a special personality. Some sort of astrology! Anyway since this are common names we share names with the people from Ghana as we introduced ourselves by our Ghanaian names. People who have the same name as yours affirm you with clapping, smiles or laughter. For me that is an amazing relationship among us as people of one God.
This is bridging the cultural gap!
"Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt;
you shall be raise up the foundations of many
generations;
you shall be called the repairer
of the breach,
the restorer of streets to live in." (Psalm 58:12)
I invite everyone to be part of this wonderful experience.
If you need more information, send me e-mail victoriaafframboyd@gmail.com or call 516 482-4016
This is trip of a life time.

love, love, love

Sofo Afua

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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.