Going into the fields

[Agbozume, Ghana] -- We've settled into our good field hotel here in the coastal region of Ghana, only a few kilometers from the Togo border. As I understand it we will be going into Togo for several days of ministry. Everything is going well and our American team members are adjusting well to the location. This morning Nick Ollila had his first opportunity to preach in a school and the anointing of the Spirit was evident upon him. It was a wonderful reminder to me that God can use all of us when we are obedient to His Spirit.

My biggest shock was in actually seeing Sammy since hearing of his recent sickness. His voice and spirit are strong, but his body is visibly challenged. My heart breaks to watch him struggle with walking and getting about. He seems to have aged 10 years since we were here in March of this year. He is walking with a cane and wearing a neck brace. The medications, he tells me, are helping him greatly and he keeps saying that he will be as strong as a young man by the end of the project. I'm not sure I believe this, but I have faith in the power of God. PLEASE keep praying for him.

It has been encouraging to see Sammy use his current physical condition as a point of reference with the students in the schools. He stands to his feet and proclaims, "I did not choose to have old age catch up with me. I did not choose to have my legs and walking become feeble, but it reminds us all that ONE DAY, we will face death. It is coming" says Sammy "whether we like it or not. But this we can do, ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST, and we will have a happy home in heaven." Isn't it wonderful to hear that message of grace and hope in such a personal way? I am confident that God is going to do a great work on this project.

Thus far, through Thursday noon, we have shared the Gospel in 12 different ministry venues and have witnessed 2,829 individuals indicate their decision to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This sovereign work of grace is incredible to witness. Thanks be to God for the wonderful work of grace.