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| Meghan sharing her testimony and saying there is ONLY ONE WAY TO HEAVEN |
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| Choir singing with salvation academy |
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| Jerry and JJ sharing gospel literature with school kids |
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| Bethany with Tim using rope trick for the gospel |
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| Emmanuel using school PA system to preach to about 500 + students and parents and teachers |
June 19 , Gospel to Ghana
“And how shall they preach, except they be sent? As it is
written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace,
and bring glad tidings of good things!”
Romans 10:15
We started the day with a teaching session from Daniel W. on
the “Call of God”: to Salvation,
to witness, to meet with other Believers, and to grow and mature in the
Christian faith. Daniel’s practical
teaching and the opportunity to apply these lessons, have been brought before
us every day, and today was no exception.
After a hearty brunch, the team left at noon to go to a town called Kenysi, which is a short
drive away. After a few tries to park
unsuccessfully, it is certain that the Lord directed us to the perfect place: a
large space across from a National School. There were hundreds of students and
people in the courtyard where a special outdoor program was underway with
lively music and dancing. Daniel W. and
Emmanuel went to ask permission for our team to go around , giving out gospel
literature to the students. The Head
Master not only welcomed us, but also asked if we would like to perform. Many
hundreds of tracts were given out and
some of the team members were also given lessons in dancing to the
delight of their student instructors! After the school program finished , the
team was invited to the centre of the courtyard to sing. We sang in Twi two songs that we have learned. A sketch-board
message was given with Twi translation.
Afterward , we all spread out through the town to give out gospel tracts
and to speak with anyone interested . I was offered a bench to sit down on at a business stall to discuss the gospel message.
One young man named Harry , whose English was perfect, explained to me that the
Ghanaian people are taught that if they receive Christ and become a Christian,
then they will gain material prosperity. Many shops have a
Christian tag on their storefront
signs to attract business; Eg. “The Blood of Jesus Catering Business”, or “ God
is My Refuge Hairdressing” ! Although the people are familiar with Christian
terminology , they have no understanding of the simple truth of God’s Word and
message of Salvation. However, they will
often give an earnest ear as we speak to them. “By grace are you saved, through faith, and
this not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. “ Eph 2:8
In the evening, we went once again to Crown Prince school in
Buokrom for the Childrens’ Club. There were many more children this week, than
there were last week. The singing was
marvelous, the puppets were a hit as they sang along with the children and JJ
gave a good message on the sketch-board using the numbers puzzle while being
translated into Twi by young Immanuel from the Assembly here.
We were all tired but happy as we came back to Daniel W’s
after a most satisfying and successful day in the Gospel effort. The joy of
serving God in the way that He has
called us to, must be experienced as
words fall short to communicate this!
