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BAPTIST
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| Reverend John Abedu-Kennedy |
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Mission Field:
Central Region
Ghana, West Africa
Missionary Letter:
August 2008
Dear Brethren,
This report should have come a few weeks ago. Some problems with my PC have caused the delay.
All is well with our families and ministries because we have people like you and others behind us in prayer and material support. Thank you and may the good Lord continue to bless you all.
ANSWERS TO PRAYER
- 1. MISSIONARY TRIP TO LIBERIA: Our Director for African Missions, one Australian man, now my Australian Son as well, a deacon from our missions oriented Calvary Baptist Church of Techiman which my American son Rev. Steve Volante is the senior Pastor and I made the trip. It was an opportunity for us to see the work of a Liberian missionary Church planter sent from Calvary Baptist of Techiman here in Ghana whom we are also supporting in a small way, and of course a unique opportunity for me to visit my Home and sending church, GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF YEKEPA in Liberia after almost two decades of ministering in Ghana. The long silence as usual had been as a result of about fifteen years of civil war (1990-2004). I have mixed feelings, you can imagine.
Due to bad road conditions and a troublesome car it was hard to go to Yekepa, I invited a couple of the present leaders to come and meet with us in Monrovia. It was a wonderful re-union with a few members and former pastor who was commissioned to Ghana as the Church's first missionary in 1990. We praise God for a wonderful time of fellowship and a three day Seminar on Faith Promise Giving for Missions taught by Pastor Steve Volante. More report on that later.
- 2. FISHING CANOE ACCIDENT: The fisherman in our church, whose canoe had an accident in deep seas and one person out of his crew of eight died, still remain faithful. The town folks tried to push him against the wall with their traditional beliefs. It was not easy on him. He did only what would not ruin his testimony and all is over now.
- 3. GIFTY, the baby’s mother is now out of hospital after going through two major surgeries during caesarean birth. Both she and baby Kwame are doing well.
- 4. PASTOR OWIREDU'S burial service went well. We thank God for Churches, families, some of his relatives and well wishers who helped in different ways. The Lord provided all the funds needed. To God be the glory.
- 5. CHURCH PLANTS: All of our Church plants are seeing both numerical and spiritual growth.
- A. APAM: : We are in the process of getting a land down town for our Church building.
- B. MUMFORD:: Two plots of land documents are now in our hands, duly signed. Prayerfully awaiting for His hand of blessing to start building.
- C. KASOA: Between the home going of Pastor Edward Owiredu and the assisting Mexican missionary who is also gone to his home country on furlough two weeks after the burial service, is really stretching the remaining team members. Nevertheless, the Lord is seeing us through.
- D. CROSSROADS IN ACCRA: This nearly two year old church plant, in a very developed and strategic area in the capital city of Ghana, is a great challenge. We praise God for the strong backing and influence of Pastor Steve and Calvary Baptist Church of Techiman to start the work. Pastor Josiah is doing well with the help of a young man is a Bible Institute graduate called Felix. Land for Church building around East Legon is priced in tens of thousands of US dollars. New Life Baptist Church of Apam serves as shepherd care over Crossroads Baptist Church which Pastor Steve Volante, my American Son, helped fund to start the Church. We praise God for the men He uses to keep His work going.
- E. ROGMA:: We thank God for this unique paper evangelist. Momentum is now very high. We have many serious students at this time, although cost of operation has become very expensive. Thank God, He is seeing us through and meeting the needs.
- F. BIBLE SCHOOL:: We are getting close to starting the NEW LIFE BAPTIST BIBLE INSTITUTE. There is no Fundamental Bible School in the Central Region to train men for our Church plants which will reach the un-reached. Cost of traveling has become extremely expensive for the called men and women to travel to other Regions, especially when it comes to Bible training school. Men will travel anywhere for secular education but not for Theological education. The first print of our Catalogue is being looked through by other pastors in the Central and Western regions who will also help to run the school.
- 6. BUILDING FOR BIBLE SCHOOL AND GUEST HOUSE: Praise God, we are about 90% complete. We were estimating about $15,000.00 remaining to complete. Prices of building material and other things have escalated so that I do not think the $15,000.00 will complete it. Thank God for how far He has brought us and still looking up to Him for His supply through His channel of blessings.
PRAYER REQUESTS
- 1. Our nation Ghana also elects new President and government this year. Tension is high. May God see us through. Pray with us for continued PEACE, STABILITY AND TRANQUILITY.
- 2. OUR SECOND HOME COUNTRY, LIBERIA is in the process of rebuilding after fifteen years of civil war. Many religions have sprung up, getting people confused. Pray for believers in Christ for firm standing on their Faith.
- 3. Pray for our family's health and spiritual care. To walk closer with our Saviour for wisdom to do His ministry. Our children and grandchildren as well for a closer walk with Him.
- 4. Pray also for our Partners in ministry for God's blessings and supply as they back us up on the field.
- 5. Members of our Church plants to learn to give God's way for God's promised blessings, no matter how poor we see ourselves. Little is much when God is in it.
- 6. Pray for our established EDUCATION FUND. Schools academic year over here starts in September. You can imagine how hot parents and guardians of school aged kids are becoming. Unbelievable letters of genuine appeal for help and special visits are made to our homes, offices and churches. Some can be very embarrassing. Pray for God’s help.
- 7. KASOA MINISTRY: We are prayerfully looking for a two bedroom apartment to consider renting for a pastor to replace the Late Pastor Owiredu. If found, we will need funds about $1,500.00 US dollars to pay for one or two years advance and help to support him and his family. God is able.
- 8. We are expecting more grandchildren. What a blessing. Pastor Josiah and Mary are expecting a third baby by the end of September. My American Son Pastor Steve and Michelle are also expecting one more around the same time. Be in prayer with them and protection of the babies.
- 9. We have a couple in the US, Dan and Anita who are prayerfully considering coming to work with us here in the Central Region. They are from First Baptist Church of Oxford MI. Pray with them for their preparations and God's supply.
- 10. Pray for two of our supporting Churches in Upper-State NY., Alfred Almond Bible Church’s Missions Emphasis month in October and the 25th ANNIVERSARY of Grace Baptist Church of Dansville on September 27th and 28th. They are about one hour apart and have both invited us, their supported missionaries, to attend if the Lord provides. Indeed, if the Lord should provide for us, we will really love to attend them and as well use the opportunity for our furlough to visit with several of our supporting churches, friends and families. It may take both my wife and I, about $4,000.00 US dollars round trip and including our traveling insurance and other taxes. Pray with us that the Lord's Will may be done.
If you can be of help to us with any of the needs mentioned, you may make a donation by going to the “Support” link on the home page of this website and clicking on “Giving to the Work”. Or you can find the contact information to call or mail in a donation.
Thanks for supporting our ministry with prayer and material needs. We love you all.
In His Service,
John and Dorcas.
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