Preparing for Furlough

The past few weeks have been busy as we are making preparations for our furlough. It has been more stressful than expected as we are trying to get everything in order before we go. Cleaning, and preparing the house to be closed up, and packing our things to take with us has turned out to be a big chore. But even more difficult is saying our goodbyes to our beloved church members and co-workers in the ministry here at Spring Valley Baptist Church.

Sunday, June 29th was our last Sunday here before leaving this Wednesday. We had a few visitors in our morning and evening services. There were also some tearful eyes in the evening services as we bid our goodbyes. We are thankful to the Lord for the work that He has given us here in Cape Coast and the many wonderful people in our church.

We stand in awe as we look back over the past two years in Cape Coast and consider all the mighty works that God has done for us. A mission church has been started, along with a Bible Institute aimed at training faithful men. The church now has 23 baptized members and a regular Sunday morning attendance of 86. God has provided the church with two plots of land as a donation. This past week we received the church building plans from the architect. Some of the men will be taking the plans to Town and Planning Commission to apply for a building permit. We pray that all goes well and the Lord provides for the church to build. The building plan is divided into three stages that will allow the church to time to grow into the building and raise the money.

Please pray for the church leaders who will be carrying on the work while we are gone. There will no doubt be testing in store for them and they will need the grace of God to sustain them. We are confident that it is God who "worketh in us both to will and do of his good pleasure."

Our children are really excited about seeing their grandparents, cousins and friends. What a blessed reunion it will be to see our church family and our family members. My next blog will be written from the U.S.A. and we will keep you posted on the family as well as the work in Cape Coast. May God bless you all for your prayers.