The Yendi Notes are coming from the courtesy of Jack Reynolds
We woke up this morning to a delicious traditional Ghanaian breakfast of Quaker oatmeal and toast. It has long been said among the Ghanaians for centuries that Quaker oatmeal and toast will give you the strength of a lion, the wisdom of an owl, and the patience of a crocodile. Well, anyway that is what they should be saying about oatmeal; it is my favorite breakfast.
I went outside to greet the day man Nazo, who takes it upon himself every day to sweep the dirt outside in the compound. Nazo appeared to have a lost look in his eye as he was entranced in the methodic motion and rhythm of the broom; he seemed to be contemplating what the day had to hold for him.
Today was the last day of the seminar. I gave the invitational morning devotional which consisted of the five steps to salvation. After the devotional we started distributing these podiums that Red had been making for us at his shop. This was not a difficult task because Ghanaians are so helpful and easy to work with. We spent the rest day bringing back all the materials that were taken from the mission house and were used for the seminar.
We have found a shortcut to Kulkpeni, this was very helpful not only because of all the errands we had to run today, but because there was another political motorcycle rally in town. The political party that was conducting this rally, were so irritating because the number of motorcyclist on the road made driving through Yendi more dangerous than usual. I asked Nazo why they do these crazy rallies. He said he does not like them either but the party supporters like them.
The afternoon was slow, as we were all exhausted from that seminar. I think a few started to pack, but Aunt Kandie helped me packed a couple days ago so I spent the afternoon riding around on the motorcycle.
Tomorrow we will split up and preach in Kpamang and Kulikpanga. There is a new church in Kulikpanga, it only consists of 4 or 5 people; it will be interesting to see how they are doing. One lady was baptized last week.
This has been a great trip and I have learned a lot, and as we start to bring this trip to a close I have taken it upon myself to write this ode to Ghana.
*Ode to Ghana*
Ghana is Great
Ghana is Good
Thank you Aunt Kandie for your food
Thanks to every one of you that support this work and keep the Ghana churches in your prayers.
In Christian love,
Steve, Kandie, Jack, Rusty, and Perry
