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Overcoming Adversity
In times of adversity our faith becomes evident! Our character is revealed in times of adversity. We are in the midst of what seems to be the worst thing ever. The global pandemic is making its way into every arena of life, and both the best and worst of humanity is being revealed. The endless news cycles spin a constantly expanding narrative that the world is about to end. I’ve had numerous calls with people asking me “Is all this leading to the second coming of Jesus?” My answer will surprise you. I always say the same thing. “YES, everything,...
The Hard Work Now Begins!
[29 February, 2020 — Accra, Ghana] Our first ministry project of the year is now ending. The four of us, Jeff, Mark, Andy, and myself, are back in Accra for a couple of days of waiting for our midnight Sunday flight home. To be honest it is the hardest part of the trip because we are all ready to get back home. This project has proven to be one of our busiest to date. The “recorded results” were 67,262 Individuals heard the Gospel message in 215 venues of schools and film crusades, where 43,589 individuals indicated their decision to receive...
The Warfare Intensifies
Wednesday, 26 February — We have all been battling stomach issues. Not just the Americans, but all of our Ghanaian team too. I was convinced that I was going to miss it, but this morning around 4am, mine started. I pray that it will be a 24 hour bug. Pray to that end. Through today at 6pm (local time) we have been able to speak to 58,426 people in 187 venues. The weather has been extremely hot with only one shower while we have been here. The warfare is not only the personal sickness, but we have had opposition from...
Half-time Report
[21 February 2020 Mankesim Central Ghana] We have reached the halfway point in this project. Everything here is going well. With the exception of some minor “travelers health” issues all has gone according to plans. Please pray that these “discomforts” will clear up soon. The local team members have worked tirelessly and have been timely in everything. The leadership of Ebenezer is displayed through the actions of all of his team. There remains an excitement and enthusiasm in all things, for which we are thankful. Over the past year we have put a great emphasis on training and coaching our...
Wednesday Update from Ghana
It’s Wednesday morning in Ghana — another day of schools, travel, and The Gospel message going forth. Thus far we have been able to share the message in 73 venues to an estimated crowd of 18,600 people where at least 12,500 individuals have indicated their decisions for Christ. As I posted a few days back, our long-time ministry colleague Rev. James McLean passed away last weekend. His funeral service is today in NC. I spoke to him just a few days before we left for Ghana and he, once again, told me how much he wished he could be on...
Thankful for the Blessings
[Tuesday, 18 Feb]. Our first full week of ministry is in full swing. After a little bit of a rocky start on Monday, when Mark was dealing with some stomach issues that kept him at the hotel for the day, everything else has gone smoothly. Since the initial film crusades on Sunday night through the school evangelism programs today, our teams have spoken in 44 venues to a combined audience of 10,287 individuals. This is a testimony to the power of God working through all the people here who have been planning, praying, and preparing for the past five months....