My nephews (from left to right - Evan, Dustin & Jeremy) out with the grinding wheel placed in the wooded area in front of my parent's home. My father owns Brinkman Precision Grinding and so this was a special gift for him and the grandsons are learning the 'trade'.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Jonas Surgery
I met Jonas during our screening days for surgical patients. We talked both days and he is scheduled for surgery 30 of August. We have an Adopt-A-Patient program and I have selected Jonas. He is from Tema Newtown, a very poor area near to the port. You can't see the tumour as it is covered by the doctor's hand. Please pray with me for his restoration of health.
Erb Wedding
Wedding photo of Eric Erb & Aresa Samuel along with many of our Mercy Ships, Caribbean Mercy friends who were able to attend their celebration.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Programs Team ANA
This is our Programs Team here on the Anastasis. From the left to right - Jean Campbell, Healthcare Manager, Udo Kronester, Program Officer, Mark Coleman, Community Development Services Manager and myself, the Program Administrator.
Baby Tuinier
My friends Jan & Elizabeth Tuinier welcomed their baby daughter to the world on July 10th. Due to complications, Elizabeth had to have three more surgeries. Please pray for her complete health restoration. They are in Rotterdam, Holland. Their daughter's name is Grace Isabella.
Living Bread Missions
Since my first Sunday here, I have been attending Living Bread Missions church in Ashaiman. Ashaiman is one of the poorest communities in this area and one that we have targeted with some of our various programs. We have met with the pastor and looking for opportunities of partnership.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Udo Ghana Screening
The man holding the girl is Udo, our Program Officer - he is the one I work for here on the ship. He had been our Executive Director on the Caribbean Mercy. The picture was taken during our Ghana surgical screening days. The man in the picture is our crew doctor, Gareth from the UK.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Ashaiman Youth Health Centre
I'm visiting one of our community development sites. In partnership with Ghana Health Services, we will construct a youth health centre in Ashaiman. For my Hoosier friends, that is corn behind us growing in the field.
MS Friends Reunion NC
Some of my former crew mates gathered together for a reunion in North Carolina. Great having friends in and from all around the world.
Screening
Beautiful Smile!!! This girl is one who captured my heart and I wrote about in my KRB Update. She was patiently waiting on the first day of surgical screening. Some of our musicians were playing some songs and she was dancing with the music – she would catch your eye and give you this beautiful smile. She has one of the most common birth defects in this area, but not for long as we are doing her cleft lip and palate surgery. Please pray with us that all goes well.
Beekeeping
Bees!!!
When you think of bees you probably think of getting stung by a bee. We are actually partnering with an educator/trainer here by the name of Kwame Aidoo. We are partnering with him and the Forestry Commission of Ghana on a training program for women in beekeeping as a supplemental income for them. This is a photo of us at his home and farm as he is demonstrating many aspects of bees to us – I am in the far left of the photo.
When you think of bees you probably think of getting stung by a bee. We are actually partnering with an educator/trainer here by the name of Kwame Aidoo. We are partnering with him and the Forestry Commission of Ghana on a training program for women in beekeeping as a supplemental income for them. This is a photo of us at his home and farm as he is demonstrating many aspects of bees to us – I am in the far left of the photo.
Pastors Church Leaders
Pastors/Church Leaders Reception: One of our first receptions or events we hold in a country is one with the pastors and leaders of the local church. Following a time of refreshments and talking with the crew, we have a presentation of who we are and what we are planning for our time in their nation. This photo is one taken while we were giving them a tour of the ship. We have met with them early on during the assessment process, but this is a time to honor them and to request their assistance and partnership with us. I enjoy these times with those God has called to lead His people in the area.
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