HIghlight Reel for the Internet-Challenged

Our connection here has been very spotty, so we can't upload any pictures (except Casey who is gone!), but we have had a wonderful trip nonetheless. 

Highlights:

1.  Building complete!  The adults were able to worship in their new space, their covered pavilion on Sunday.  The only injury was (I think) Casey's cut which Kate promptly treated with some plants growing in the berm just outside the worship area.

2.  Vision Clinics - We have held four vision clinics.  One in Chirima (I think, but I'll have to double check the name when I have more internet time), One in Bedasse, and Two at the Police Station in Kumasi.  In each of them, we served many customers and gave out every last pair of sunglasses, almost all of our readers (including the ones donated from another mission team here) and about 350 pairs of prescription glasses. Many small celebrations included getting some people to 20/15 corrections and other great improvements.  Some heartaches included a 14 year old boy blind in one eye and almost in the other from cataracts and the MANY others blind from cataracts. 

3.  The Children - We enjoyed fellowship with the children of Bedasse.  On Sunday morning, Lisa Michelle, Vicki, and I taught them stories about creation and how Jesus is the light and we must let his light shine through us to all of those around us.  The kids made candlesticks out of construction paper and we danced and sang "This Little Light of Mine".  We learned that Richard has mad Frisbee skills, Bob can duck duck goose, and Mary can't run around a circle even 1/4 way before getting caught by a barefoot child.  On of my favorite moments included spending time with Faustina, a little girl from Bedasse, as we taught each other words in English and Twi.  On Monday, we talked about Jesus being the vine and about the Fruits of the Spirit.  The kids loved learning the English names of the fruits, and especially loved making fun of my pronunciation of the Twi words for Coconut, Papaya, Mango, and Banana.  Spending time with the children was such a blessing. 

We will post more updates and pictures as soon as we have enough internet access to upload!!
Blessings,
Mary A (and Ghana Team Two)