[Agbozume, Ghana] -- The heavy rain of both last night and the weeks leading up to our project has made our journeys difficult. While traveling to the numerous village schools today our Land Rover showed its worth as we forded ponds, streams, and washed-out roads. At one point we saw the entire hood of the Rover under water and the floor boards of the truck completely flooded! But, by God's grace we were able to present the Gospel in 12 separate ministry venues this morning. Without this vehicle we would have been limited to no more than 4 places today. Thus far in our project(through noon on Thursday) we have seen 5,262 indicated, first-time decisions for Christ.
This morning began with my first opportunity to visit with Bea Lartey (wife of pastor Sammy Lartey). Her countenance was precious as she revealed the absolute grace of God expressed in her family's life. Little did we realize, just how sick Sammy has been. Bea related the seriousness of Sammy's condition during the past few weeks. "He was so sick … he could not sit, stand, or walk. He was always throwing-up and I thought he was about to die!" Bea said with tears in her eyes, "but our God was faithful and brought about deliverance and healing." She could not express enough the many ways our friends and GEM family has helped through prayers and financial contributions. I confess, I feel better about Sammy since talking with his dear wife.
I never ceased to be awed by the wonder-working power of God. This morning, as we completed the gospel presentation in one of the schools, we noticed two women in the distance lifting their hands to indicate their decision to receive Jesus Christ into their lives. Although we did not know it, there were people near the perimeter of the school ground who had been crowding in to hear the message of Jesus Christ. We never know who is listening, so we must be clear in our presentation of the Gospel. Please keep praying for us.
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