We just got finished with a horrendous wind and rain storm. It was reminiscent of the storms we have in Alabama with the wind whipping from different directions and pea size hail. You know the electricity is off: thank the Lord for our generator. We got .8 inches of rain in about 30 minutes. Later this evening Timothy Niligrini called and said the wind had damaged one of the buildings at Kulkpeni that we use for the seminar. It had also damaged some roofing sheets on Timothy’s house.
This morning we drove 2 hours north to visit the congregation at Mulipido where Daniel Batoln works as an evangelist. I took two benches instead of one with us because Daniel requested them the other day at the classes. We also took the regular items like disinfectant for hand washing, bible, cups, pad & pen, and bread. Timothy interpreted for me as I taught the lesson on “The House God Built.”
After services one of the brothers asked who they needed to talk to about getting a well drilled. We just don’t realize how fortunate we are back home to have an abundance of water. After discussing what needed to be done Kandie was asked to take a photo of the congregation.
We were then invited to Brother Elijah’s house for a meal but it wasn’t quite ready so we drove over to the chief’s house and greeted him. He was happy to see us. On our last visit the chief allowed us to get a start of his cactus which we promptly planted. It has been flourishing ever since. When Kandie told the chief it was growing he was quite pleased.
For our meal we were served a groundnut (peanut) and hot pepper soup poured over some freshly pound Fufu. Fufu is made from Ghanaian yams that are pounded in a wooden mortar and pestle. Traditionally you don’t chew it; just swallow it. It was really good! We dashed the brother’s wife who cooked it for us. The ladies who cook for us appreciate being recognized.
The men of the congregation told us of their plans to lengthen their church building because they need more space. They had saved some of the money needed for this project so we provided some matching funds. Everyone was very happy with the arrangement. We were also presented with a rooster after they cooked for us. These people are very good to us!
Timothy bought some guinea eggs from one of the brothers to put under one of his setting hens. Our two hour trip back to Yendi was uneventful for which we were very grateful. A few minutes after we got back to the compound Zorash arrived with a lady carrying an orphan. The baby’s mother died after having a c-section. We provided the lady with Lactogen and she will return in two weeks.
We have good news! Lindsay, our daughter-in-law was able to get rid of that kidney stone that had caused her so much pain. Thank you for your prayers! Our son Aaron is also recuperating after his back surgery.
That’s it for today. Thanks for your support and prayers. Have a great Lord’s Day. May God bless!
In his service,
Stephen and Kandie Taylor
