Wednesday

Today was a tough day and probably changed all of our lives. More people poured into the village community area today than we could ever see. David and Phyllis saw 141 people today, some with aches and pains, many with eye problems, many with malaria, and many dehydrated and malnourished children. There were 150 people waiting when we closed down at 3:30 who are supposed to come back tomorrow to a new clinic site not far from today's. Then we will also have the people from the new area coming. We did see all of the children and mothers though. The children are so beautiful and trusting. Their mothers love them so much, just like we love our children. We had so much help that was there from Pastor Odai's church. It was such a huge blessing. Milt preached a sermon to those waiting using the new megaphones that Pastor's church bought. God even provided those when they were needed. Belinda and the staff prayed for patients, Chase and Cary did intakes and Nicole kept everyone outside on the porch and those doing intakes organized. Clara, Heather, Charlotte, and Felicity did blood pressures and temperatures. Dani took care of heart rates, weights, malaria tests, blood sugar tests, wound care (for the man who fell in the gutter), blood pressure, and took care of the babies vitals. Rebecca did case histories, triage, helped with medications, and as Jr. said was the "senior nurse". Kathryn and Rev. Mary were the awesome pharmacists. All of the girls learned how to do finger sticks and collect blood drops for the malaria tests. Not a squeamish one in the bunch. Charlie, Skip, and Andrew did micro-financing with about 60 people. Milt hung out with Pastor Odai. Everyone had at least one interpreter to help them. It was a well-oiled machine. We were physically and emotionally exhausted when it was over. But God is good and He will give us rest tonite.

We gave out many mosquitoe nets and the packaged food that we brought. Kathryn brought cloth bags and every one wanted one. Tootsie Roll Pops worked miracles.

We have already been rejuvenated at church tonight. Charlotte gave her testimony and talked about her " bad patch or period or time". The interpreter just kept looking at her like , What? Heather also gave her testimony and did a great job. Pastor Odai took something from each of their testimonies and gave a sermon in between.

The food has been plentiful and even better than described by those who came last year. We love that pineapple and papaya!

Well, as we continue to count pills at 11:30 p.m. we covet your prayers for rest tonight, strength for tomorrow, enough medicine to go around to everyone who needs it, especially the Children's Chewable Tylenol for which David is trying to locate more of in the pharmacies tomorrow. Pastor Odai's voice, although it was a little stronger tonight. Maybe he listened to his resident Speech Pathologist. God has protected us from evil, even the village chief came today. He was seen first.
Continue to pray for God's hand to go before us. Some of the men will go to see the breaking ground for the water well in the bush village. We will all see it later this week. Then the men will visit some of the businesses of the people they met with today.

We love you all so much and wish you could each be here with us.
Al, I especially miss you. Clara sends her love. We have an amazing daughter.

All our love,
Rebecca

Wednesday

Tuesday was a BIG day. Quick re-cap after my last post Pastor Odai took us to the fishing village that we will be conducting medical clinic in today. The village is very, very poor. The pastor told us that we were the first missionaries to walk down these streets together, and serve this area. There is a very high concentration of voodoo in this area. We saw several of the voodoo priestesses. They weren't very friendly. We also saw the area where they worshiped 99 gods. Living conditions are deplorable. We expect that we will be treating many infections today. We prepared last night by organizing our meds into individual doses. The whole team was counting pills.......with Charlie as "management".
Charlie and Andrew preached last night. They were amazing. Two totally different styles, both equally inspiring. Six people came forward for Salvation and about 30 for healing. We learned that our friend the Brit, is a very talented preacher. We think that he should make a guest appearance at SHBC.
The youth conducted their own service in the finished pole barn we built last year. Chase took charge of the presentation. Clara and Chase gave their testimony, and the rest of the team answered questions from the youth. We have incrediable children, they have stepped up and spread the word of Christ with boldness.
Last night we were waiting for the missing bag from the airport. We got news that the airport did not to release the bag, it contained medicine and dental supplies. Milt lead us in prayer and about 30 min after, we were told the bag was released and ready to be picked up. God is good!
We are getting ready for breakfast. Please pray for spiritual and physical protection for all our team today as we treat patients in the fishing village and work with the micro-banking program.
Pastor Odai is having difficulty with his voice. Please pray for healing, strength and stamina. Pray that the Holy Spirit will move throughout our day and evening. There are many lost souls, we will be looking for opportunities to witness and pray for the people of Ghana. Pray for those who will preach and give their testimony tonight.
We love all of you and feel surrounded by your prayers.
God Bless all of you.
Phyllis

Tuesday

Hello all. Just now got to a computer. We are staying in a new hotel that the church owns and it does not have internet connection. Everyone is safe and healthy. We had the healing service in church today. Milt and David preached. Rebecca and Cary gave their testimony today and did a great job. We need to go now but I will try and get back on soon.
Love you all,
Please keep praying that Jesus will be seen in everything we do.
Phyllis

Trip Dates

Team Ghana will leave July 26th and return August 5.  Morris' will return Aug.7.  We will update the blog as much as possible and will depend on internet availability.  We thank you for your support and prayer for our safety and guidance through the Holy Spirit for God's kingdom.