Posts by Roy Mason
A Project of Firsts
“You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” –1 John 4:4 nasb [Wednesday, 28 February 2018– Ho West General Area, Ghana] Each new project introduces us to areas for improvement. Even after 17 years of ministry here we…
Read MoreCloser Home
[Ho West District, Ghana Monday, 26 February 2018] Monday makes us all realize that we are one step closer to home. We awoke this morning to a steady rain which had waned during the evening. Last night the sky was filled with a beautiful display of lightning flashed and the sounds of distant thunder. This…
Read MoreAt The Half
[Ho West District, Ghana Tuesday, 24 February 2018] Our stay at the Royal Sky Hotel has proved to be restful and reasonable. The place is clean and the staff is extremely accommodating. This has been made possible through the fact that we brought our own cook along with us (Benedicta Agbleze, who is the wife…
Read MoreUpdate from Ghana
[Ho West District, Ghana Tuesday, 20 February 2018] This ministry project, as anticipated, has started well. Our American team members – Jeff Andler, Craig Barker, Mark Chase, David Ney, and Andy Poe have made my job much easier. Combined these team members have worked in over eighty-five projects in Ghana since 2001. This is certainly…
Read MoreTotal Chaos
(but God is in Control) [Ho West District, Ghana Tuesday, 20 February 2018] The morning began like any other. Up early, good fellowship around the breakfast table, travel down the rough and dusty roads on our way to various school and dental programs. Same old story … or so we thought. On my way to…
Read MoreThe Ministry Begins
[Ho West District, Ghana Monday, 19 February 2018] The trip from Accra on Sunday was uneventful and blessed. Although this is one of the hottest months of the year in Ghana the Lord blessed our 4-hour drive under the cover of clouds and much cooler air. Upon arrival in our village hotel we were met…
Read MoreThe Missionary in us All
[16 February 2018 –Cornelius, NC] As our team of six boards airplanes and sets out on the physical journey to Africa, we are keenly aware that everyone reading this blog is a part of the missionary journey. In a recent post from the International Mission Board of the SBC Zach Bradley wrote, Over the past…
Read MoreFinal Countdown
[12 February 2018 – Cornelius, NC] We are in the final week of preparation for our next ministry project in Ghana, West Africa. Everyone, on both sides of the Atlantic, is eager with anticipation for all that God is going to do. We are believing, through faith, that we will all witness a supernatural work of God in and through the…
Read MoreThe First Steps Toward Ghana
[31 January 2018 – Cornelius, NC] As we come to the end of January several things are on the immediate horizon for me. Next week, Mary and I celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. She continues to be my best friend, most ardent supporter, and love of my life. I am sure you will all agree…
Read MoreRecognizing the How
(moving from Duty to Delight) Last week I wrote about “Remembering the Why” in our lives. One of the keys to knowing the “why” is that of perspective. Let me ask you a question: Do you love what you do? Is life and work a duty or a delight. This past weekend Mary and I had the opportunity…
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