Peki Mission UPDATE

To all of our beloved supporters: A reunion meeting of the mission ambassadors was held on September 26, 2009. In addition to the fellowship and beautiful devotion we enjoyed, we also heard the following mission updates and made plans for the coming year. Especially interesting were the tales of Sofo Victoria's recent trip back to Ghana (August 2009), where she witnessed some of what follows.

• UPDATES
• Sofo Victoria took a trip to Ghana this August on family business. As you can glimpse from what lies below, she was very busy, but was able to procure some much-needed information on their progress!
  
  
• The Wesley Methodist Church in Avetile-Peki has purchased the lumber for the construction of window and door frames. These will be installed as soon as the wet season permits the delivery of the lumber.
  
  
• The church has received a new pastor, the Very Reverend Ben Tetteh Ofoe. In addition, a new district bishop has been appointed, and he is originally from the Peki Church. We are very optimistic about the support of both of these clergy, whose hearts appear to be with us in this project!
  
  
• Sofo David wrote a letter to the church in Peki on behalf of the Dix Hills United Methodist Church, recalling our experiences with them last year and reaffirming our partnership with the Wesley Methodist Church. The letter was read by Sofo Victoria on her trip there in August 2009, and their response not only showed our love for one another in Christ, but also that the Lord is still moving mightily in Peki. They attached a 35-page document outlining their strategic ministry plan for 2010!
  
  
• The Peki Hospital has put our funds to good use, and was able to purchase 2 patient trolleys, 2 suction machines (single bottle), 1 autoclave, 1 foetal heart doppler, and 2 five-fold stainless screens.
  
  
• Our Emmanuel Hospitality House in Peki is now at the stage where walls are needed to protect it, so that progress can continue to be made. We have a place for you in Ghana!
  
  
• FUTURE PLANS
• Eddie is planning a Garage Sale as a fundraiser for a Fetal Incubator. The Incubator would cost approximately $4,800 if it were able to be purchased today. Eddie invites us all to bring items to donate!
  
  
• Our mission ambassadors continue in our annual donation to our mission fund to keep things going. We encourage any others to join us in making it a regular part of your walk with Christ!
  
  
• Sofo David would like to see every church participating in this mission to contribute just $100 annually to the cause - or to take up a special offering once a year. To this end, our mission ambassadors will be contacting their churches about this possibility, and Sofo David will be writing accompanying letters.
  
  
• Plans are underway for a mission report this November at St. Mark's UMC in Rockville Centre, NY.
  
  
• PRAISE REPORTS
• Jeff's article on our trip to Ghana has finally come out in "Odessey Colour" magazine - Fantastic job Jeff!

Respectfully,
Your Peki Mission Secretary

Peki Mission Presentation A Success

On February 22nd, our Dix Hills UMC hosted the Peki Mission Ambassadors.  Our Ambassadors are led by Rev. Victoria Affram-Boyd, who brought them to her home town of Peki, Ghana last August.  As one of the Ambassadors, Pastor David led those who attended through a slide show presentation about the Peki Mission and the trip they took there.  Sofo Afua (Rev. Victoria) shared a little about the mission, and the other Ambassadors spoke about some of their experiences in Ghana and answered questions.  Those who came enjoyed Ghanaian food cooked by our own members, learned their Ghanaian names, and sang songs the Ambassadors brought home with them.  It was a blessed time together, and the Peki Mission Ambassadors thank all of you for your supporting us in this mission.  Those who were interested in going to Peki in 2010 were allowed to sign up for more information.  If you would like to be one of the next team to Peki, email us about getting on board!