I just got back from sitting out on the porch doing a new Bible study about the names of God. Today was Yahweh (YHWH)--in other words, the holy name describing attributes of God being self-existent, self-sufficient, self-directed, eternal and consistent. Then to my surprise, three wonderful young men from the ages of 8 to 13 came and sat with me. They live nearby in the village. Jodi joined me on the porch to do her Bible study, too. The boys were intrigued and one thing led to another. Well, one of them is named Solomon, so, of course, we had to talk about Kings David and Solomon. Then we were able to talk about the meaning of Easter next week. I love these divine, unexpected visits that bring about such meaningful conversation. Each of them knows Jesus as their Savior. See the fruits of the labor by God using those before us. Praise God! I pray they grow to be mighty leaders for Him. Their names are Solomon, Baba, and Gunu.
Tomorrow, we are going to go to a village and will have a worship service for Palm Sunday there. A couple from about an hour away will come with two sets of the missionaries here, the Dickens and the Hewitts, and we will all ride along to hear the husband of this couple preach. The couple's full time job in their village with no electricity is to translate the New Testament of the Bible in tribal languages that the people here can read. They were here two years ago and I recognized Sarah. I'm thinking next Sunday we may go to Second Baptist church here in Nalerigu for Easter worship service. I'm ready for the celebration!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
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A touching Palm Sunday eve with some great encounters! We'll look forward to the celebration tomorrow starting the Holy Week! Remember our Palm Sunday path procession last year from Bethphage winding down the Mt. of Olives and entering the Old City! ;-) May the day in Ghana be as glorious!
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