Abakrampa Branch

The branch (group of Saints) to which we've been assigned to assist, is in a small village in the jungle about 30 minutes from our apartment.  There are no addresses or street signs with mostly muddy roads, so 4 wheeling in a Toyota Corolla is interesting - we got lost this morning and were 30 minutes late!  This 3 story building is an old school that has been renovated and leased.  There is no air conditioning.  The louvered glass windows on each side provide ventilation, the street noise provides extra background "music".  All buildings here are made completely of brick and cement, plumbing and electrical are conduit.   

We were asked to bear our testimonies in this chapel our very first week.  An interpreter translated to Fante for the members.  English is the "official language" in Ghana, but very few speak or understand it - although they sing the hymns in English.  There is no piano or organ so the music conductor sings the first line of music, says "2" and the congregation joins in.  Continuing with local tradition, they have added the "day born" to the end of my name Sister Asay Asin (Sunday) - I'm glad I knew which day of the week I was born.    

Here are the members (Saints) posed in a rare photo with the Saunders for their departure.  They will be excited to see this in print as most people have never had a photo of themselves taken.  They are very friendly and quick to smile.  Their faith is amazing and they make huge sacrifices to attend church.