Kandie was up bright and early this morning working on her quilt pieces while I got a few more zzzzzzz’s before rising. I had the truck fueled and yesterday afternoon I got everything ready for our trip today.
We had thought we were to go south today to visit one of the churches but Timothy called around 7:00 and said we were to go northeast to Nyanbaln. This village is cut off from most travelers during the rainy season because of flooding. We were surprised when 30 minutes into our drive we came upon a small pond of water over the road. Timothy volunteered to walk across the pond to make sure the bottom was solid and check for the depth of the water. It came up to the middle of his calf of his leg and it was solid so we drove through it without any problem.
When we arrived at the village the service was almost over. We had neglected to inquire what time they started worshipping. They said they meet at 8:00 am. Today was Yendi market day so they wanted to be free to go to the market. Simon, the church leader said the closest market is Yendi’s so if they need supplies they have to travel an hour to Yendi.
We enjoyed our visit with the church. Our gifts to the congregation were a bible,
metal box /padlock, pad & pen, communion juice, bread, cups, and the crocheted hats. The children really loved the hats. Kandie took a picture of the smiling kids after services. Brother Simon led us to the chief’s house. When we approached the pangalla (sitting platform made of lumber) I noticed a cute little girl sitting on the corner. I looked down at her hands and saw an IV saline lock taped to her wrist. Her caregiver said the hospital was treating her for malaria. I still can’t believe they let people go around with an IV in them. Kandie gave the girl a Cedi for some taffies (candy) and I gave the woman some money to help with expenses. She was very grateful.
Before we left the village the Church presented us with some guinea eggs and some smoked fish. We gave Timothy both items. He will put the eggs under an ole hen and he will eat the fish. His family will be happy!
Later this afternoon the man came to get the remainder of his money for the two toilets they built for Nazo and Iddrisu. I also had another guest who brought our truck registration papers to us. He was the man that had the surgery the other day. He was grateful for the financial help not to mention he was feeling much better.
That wraps up another day. We pray you are having a good Lord’s Day. May God bless!
In His service,
Stephen and Kandie Taylor
