We're back!

We’re just passed 48 hours back in the states and the entire team seems to be re-adjusting to life after our Ghana experience.

What an AMAZING trip and experience!

I can’t express how much the thoughts and prayers from friends and family were appreciated while we were away.  The entire team was well aware that our partners in this mission trip were praying for us throughout our time abroad.

"How was your trip?"

Unfortunately, I was never able to get my iPad to connect to a Wifi signal while in Ghana, so blogging became pretty difficult.  Over the course of the next week, it’s my hope to post a few entries to share stories and experiences from the trip.

In a nutshell, the trip was a huge success!  Between work at the hospital, the church, the school, and the medical clinics in southern Ghana the team was able to positively impact several communities, many individuals, and continue to build the relationship and partnership with Manna Mission. 

Personally, I feel like I have grown and been impacted in ways that I am still trying to understand and process so that I can apply lessons learned through the experience into my life.  I have been asked a hundred times over the past 2 days “how was your trip?”  At this point I can’t completely describe it for anyone, but I’ve been trying to in simple short phrases, I’ve been sort of a walking tag cloud since I got back. 

Stay tuned….

Prayer Calendar: March 19th

With so many people reaching out and asking how they can be praying for the team while we are in Ghana, I have decided to share our team Prayer Calendar each day we are away so friends and family will know what exactly to be praying for based on our agenda/itinerary.  Thank you for your prayers over this mission and for all those participating.

TRAVEL DAY HOME

• Pray again for safe travel and no loss of luggage. 
• Pray we arrive refreshed and ready to share what God bestowed upon our lives while we were gone. 
• Pray we remember to be a testimony not only while in Ghana but also while at home.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Prayer Calendar: March 18th

With so many people reaching out and asking how they can be praying for the team while we are in Ghana, I have decided to share our team Prayer Calendar each day we are away so friends and family will know what exactly to be praying for based on our agenda/itinerary.  Thank you for your prayers over this mission and for all those participating.

CHURCH

TRAVEL DAY

• Pray that we have awesome services. 
• Pray that people will come to know Christ as their Savior.
• Pray for safe travel, no loss of luggage.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Prayer Calendar: March 17th

With so many people reaching out and asking how they can be praying for the team while we are in Ghana, I have decided to share our team Prayer Calendar each day we are away so friends and family will know what exactly to be praying for based on our agenda/itinerary.  Thank you for your prayers over this mission and for all those participating.

SHOPPING AND TOURIST DAY

• Pray that we are able to have an enjoyable day seeing God’s creation in Africa. 
• Pray that we never take for granted the things that are tangible for us. 
• Pray that we show love to the merchants and the people we come across.

Psalm 19:1 (NIV)

    For the director of music. A psalm of David. ¹ The heavens declare the glory of God;
   the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Prayer Calendar: March 16th

With so many people reaching out and asking how they can be praying for the team while we are in Ghana, I have decided to share our team Prayer Calendar each day we are away so friends and family will know what exactly to be praying for based on our agenda/itinerary.  Thank you for your prayers over this mission and for all those participating.

CLINICS AT SWEDRU

SURGERY AT MANNA

• Pray that the team remains unified. 
• Pray that we will not grow tired. 
• Pray that God heals the people of Ghana. 
• Pray that we will be an encouragement to everyone including our own team. 
• Pray that God gives wisdom for the things He wants accomplished. 
• Pray that we do not have our own goals in mind. Help us to not be blinded. 

Proverbs 16:23 (NIV)

 ²³ The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,
   and their lips promote instruction.

Prayer Calendar: March 15th

With so many people reaching out and asking how they can be praying for the team while we are in Ghana, I have decided to share our team Prayer Calendar each day we are away so friends and family will know what exactly to be praying for based on our agenda/itinerary.  Thank you for your prayers over this mission and for all those participating.

CLINICS AT SWEDRU

SURGERY AT MANNA

• Pray that we stay focused on the things God wants us to accomplish. 
• Pray that the heat will not be a negative factor. 
• Pray that we stay well nourished. 
• Pray for those that will be having surgery that they will remain safe and that God will keep His hedge around them. 
• Pray they will not be anxious and know that God is with them always.

Isaiah 40:30 (NIV)

³⁰ Even youths grow tired and weary,
   and young men stumble and fall;

Prayer Calendar: March 14th

With so many people reaching out and asking how they can be praying for the team while we are in Ghana, I have decided to share our team Prayer Calendar each day we are away so friends and family will know what exactly to be praying for based on our agenda/itinerary.  Thank you for your prayers over this mission and for all those participating.

LECTURES

FIELD DAY

SURGERY AT MANNA

• Pray that we all stay safe and healthy. 
• Pray that God covers us from any illnesses. Pray that we show a love that God would want us to. 
• Pray that we have good weather and another accomplished day w/ the children. Help us put aside any selfish ambitions. 
• Pray that we encourage those around us. 
• Pray that we show the joy of the Lord.  Help us to show compassion to the children.

Exodus 23:25 (NIV)

²⁵ Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you,

Prayer Calendar: March 13th

With so many people reaching out and asking how they can be praying for the team while we are in Ghana, I have decided to share our team Prayer Calendar each day we are away so friends and family will know what exactly to be praying for based on our agenda/itinerary.  Thank you for your prayers over this mission and for all those participating.

LECTURES

FIELD DAY

SURGERY AT MANNA

• As we play w/ the children, pray that we are able to overcome any language barrier. 
• Pray that we only think of the children and not cloud our minds w/ other things. 
• Pray that we stay in good health and well hydrated.  
• Prayer for the physicians and surgeons as they operate. 
• Pray God guides their hands and that we will be able to witness healing. 
• Pray for those giving the lectures that it would be the words that God would have us say.

2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)

¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

Prayer Calendar: March 12th

With so many people reaching out and asking how they can be praying for the team while we are in Ghana, I have decided to share our team Prayer Calendar each day we are away so friends and family will know what exactly to be praying for based on our agenda/itinerary.  Thank you for your prayers over this mission and for all those participating.

CLINIC IN ADA

• Pray for those that will come to the clinic today. 
• Pray for miraculous healing. 
• Pray that we are an encouragement to every person we meet. 
• Pray that we are able to connect with each person on a deeper level. 
• Pray that we allow God to use our team for His purposes only.

Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

³ He heals the brokenhearted
   and binds up their wounds.