On the Road Again (and again)

This project has certainly been wonderful.

As I wrote a few days ago, the Juju men of the South Ketu district had been asking their gods to send the rains to hinder our work in Agbozume. While we were on the project, it did not rain in any way to prevent or hamper the ministry. Their prayers were for naught, since our God is the only true God. However, this morning as we departed, the heavens opened and the rain fell like I have never before seen in Ghana. The rain was so heavy that the local market day was terribly disturbed. Even the very places where we had conducted projects were awash in rain – roads impassable, and dangerous. This was once again proof of our Heavenly Father’s hand of protection and faithfulness.

While in Akosombo today we were able to visit with Pastor Simon Akpolu. As you can see from his photograph he is standing, walking, and laughing. His strength has nearly all returned to him and his spirit is contagious. He is a living miracle and testimony to the power of God. Over and over today he expressed his profound gratitude for all who have prayed for him.

While we were with Simon we were able to visit his church building, still under construction, in Juapong. As Simon showed us around the building, which now has permanent walls and roofing, he reminded us of all the warfare that has occurred in that place. “I had the accident, Pastor Sammy fell ill, and even the construction man was sick. Yet, God has used this place as a testimony to His name,” Simon said. “We are,” he continued, “going to name this place ‘The House of Testimony.’” This building is indeed a testimony to God in so many ways, including the wonderful way God’s people have contributed to the construction of Simon’s church building.

While we will not know, this side of eternity, the true results of this ministry project, I am able to report that we shared the gospel in 155 different venues, and witnessed 34,158 indicate their first-time decisions for Christ. Let me say again, this is an absolute display of God’s sovereign GRACE.

Thank you once again for all the ways you have supported this project. We’re all in this together.