Mia Wiezor!
Our Peki Mission ambassadors met last Saturday for the first time since returning from Ghana. We are happy to report that Max made it back safe and sound, despite the extra five days he spent in Ghana after we left. Our prayers continue to be with Alice, who remains in good spirits as she works in the fashion industry in Cape Coast - and especially with all of our new friends/siblings in Ghana.
Our meeting together at Sofo (Rev.) Victoria's began afresh with each person that walked in the door. Every time there was a knock, everyone looked up and saw a familiar face, and Sofo Victoria would instantly call out "Wiezor! Wiezor!" My own response (a little out of practice now), was a very Americanized "yo!" We all chuckled a little as I realized just how much I'd become an American again. Each person that walked through the door generated new excitement, bringing fresh memories, gifts, and momentos. Once settled, we began to notice James' laptop, which showed slides of our trip throughout our meeting. We took another photo outside, wearing kente stoles and holding roses from Max Rose.
Accompanied by Jeff on the jembe drum, we officially started our meeting by playing and singing "Fanga", and singing some of the songs that we learned in Ghana as well. I read to us from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28, focusing one the idea that we should "Rejoice always" (v.16), "give thanks in all circumstances" (v.18), and "hold fast to what is good." (v.21) Our time now is all about rejoicing in what God has done, and what God is continuing to do through this mission. Sofo Victoria began this mission by calling us to "Come and see" (John 1:46); now we must go and tell.
And that is what we did for the rest of the meeting. Everyone shared their reactions to what they have experienced. Some of us are planning to go back again; others are hoping to help from here. Some of us are focused on the church in Peki (as I am). Some would like to continue working towards help for the Peki Hospital. The children are of prime concern to many of us. A few of a team are even thinking about starting up a vocational school for children, because education in Peki can mean the difference between salvation and a life of obscure poverty and exploitation. All of us though had an amazing time in Ghana, especially in the Peki Valley.
Your brother in missions,
Kwaku David
Our Peki Mission ambassadors met last Saturday for the first time since returning from Ghana. We are happy to report that Max made it back safe and sound, despite the extra five days he spent in Ghana after we left. Our prayers continue to be with Alice, who remains in good spirits as she works in the fashion industry in Cape Coast - and especially with all of our new friends/siblings in Ghana.
Our meeting together at Sofo (Rev.) Victoria's began afresh with each person that walked in the door. Every time there was a knock, everyone looked up and saw a familiar face, and Sofo Victoria would instantly call out "Wiezor! Wiezor!" My own response (a little out of practice now), was a very Americanized "yo!" We all chuckled a little as I realized just how much I'd become an American again. Each person that walked through the door generated new excitement, bringing fresh memories, gifts, and momentos. Once settled, we began to notice James' laptop, which showed slides of our trip throughout our meeting. We took another photo outside, wearing kente stoles and holding roses from Max Rose.
Accompanied by Jeff on the jembe drum, we officially started our meeting by playing and singing "Fanga", and singing some of the songs that we learned in Ghana as well. I read to us from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28, focusing one the idea that we should "Rejoice always" (v.16), "give thanks in all circumstances" (v.18), and "hold fast to what is good." (v.21) Our time now is all about rejoicing in what God has done, and what God is continuing to do through this mission. Sofo Victoria began this mission by calling us to "Come and see" (John 1:46); now we must go and tell.
And that is what we did for the rest of the meeting. Everyone shared their reactions to what they have experienced. Some of us are planning to go back again; others are hoping to help from here. Some of us are focused on the church in Peki (as I am). Some would like to continue working towards help for the Peki Hospital. The children are of prime concern to many of us. A few of a team are even thinking about starting up a vocational school for children, because education in Peki can mean the difference between salvation and a life of obscure poverty and exploitation. All of us though had an amazing time in Ghana, especially in the Peki Valley.
Your brother in missions,
Kwaku David
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