Monday, June 21

Today was an amazing day in Nungua. Fifteen people were led to Christ in the street/clinic in the rain. God led a man who didn’t have any plans to come to our clinic to come in and then led Will Watkins to talk to this man. Will led him to Christ, asked around for a bible to give him and a random Ghanaian man on the street heard us asking and brought Will a bible. Will was able to share scripture, pray with the man, and give him the bible. The man plans to see Will at church on Sunday. It was an awesome experience to watch God working through him from a short distance away. Jeremiah, Will, and Will went to a family’s home and led a family to Christ. (Jeremiah was offered gold) Gene, Seth, and Jonathan led 7 people to Christ. Anna D. and Hannah F. led one of the shopkeepers to Christ. We saw over 225 people today with Dr. Otis, Kathleen, Margo, and a little help from Rebecca. Jeremiah also taught the bridge illustration to a young man so that he could show his friends. We used almost as much medicine as we packed for today with lots of malaria, worms, waist (back) pain, joint pain, high blood pressure, diabetes (Phyllis-Dr. here wants metformin), and different types of infections, even 2 TB patients. We finished up about 2 hours after the planned ending, turning people away. When we returned to the house we had an amazing meal, sharing stories. We had a little break, used all the water in the house, and went to a Youth Explosion Service which many of our youth participated in and I’m sure they will tell you about themselves. Clara, Seth, Brooke, and Jeremiah were on Pastor Odai’s radio show tonight! Some of us heard parts of the show. They’ll tell you more. A fun time together tonight. God has blessed us richly today! -Rebecca

P.S. someone call Margo Thomason’s mom and ask her to feed the fish!



Will Watkins & Kelsey Schmitz

Today was an incredible day in the village. We were able to spend a lot of time with children and adults waiting for the doctor to see them. I (Will) was able to play music for the people while they waited, it was so cool to see them get excited by something so small. I (Kelsey) also got to play with children! I fed children medicine with tootsie rolls. And a woman left me her year old child with me most of the day (I’m not complaining). She was so cute and fell asleep on me  Back to Will!! I had an amazing opportunity today to share Christ with a man named Paul who truly felt the weight of his sin lifted and said his life would be changed. I am so thankful that God has been able to work in so many different ways on this trip. Also (this is Kelsey now) today one of the pastors at the church was talking to a few of us about the work we’ve been doing. We felt like even though we’ve done so much, it’s not enough. He told us that it’s kind of like a ripple. And that in Africa families are really close and everyone is like family to each other. So when we help a few people, they tell their friends and family and that inspires them to show God’s love to other people!!! Thank you so much for all of the prayers and support this week. There is so much more to say but we’re being yelled at by others so Goodnight America! Xoxoxo-will ;)

P.S. whoever reads this please call Margo Thomason’s mom and ask her to feed her fishy!!!



Lydia Rachelle Carrington

Hello America, just so you know, Africa is great! Really. First off, I would like to say hello mother and hello father. My dogs better be alive when I get home. Second, Ghana is the bomb.com. I really am enjoying this new and different culture. It definitely puts our church to shame on the spirit-o-meter. And finally, the thing im looking most forward to is being able to share with the people of this amazing country! I’ve been stuck in medical for the last few days so I’m pumped and ready for God to use me! Love you both and miss you guys like crazy, Corky and Bessie! And I love you mom and dad. Tell Julia her giraffe bracelet is in good shape! Goodnight!

Ps. Can someone mention to Margo Thomason’s mom or pop to feed her fish? This is crucial.

Lydia Carrington



Hannah Franklin

What can I even write about to begin to share about the adventure that’s going on here for us all?? Ooft. We have ventured into the bush, done a taxing, but awesome medical mission, and danced for over twenty minutes non-stop. I’m in love with Ghana. It doesn’t feel like it has just been four days. We’re already calling Shiloh House “home” and are learning the Twi language. Well, a bit. Some of us. =P I’m doing so many new things and am stoked about it!! My comfort zone has definitely been shattered to pieces so that the zone extends to infinite possibilities. I’m so touched by the Ghanian people and I’m proud of the entire team.

Things I Have Learned

+ Anything that goes wrong is Jeff’s fault.

+ When Jason gets tired he plays with flashlights and makes alien shapes with his hands.

+ Balancing things on your head is actually impossible for Americans.

+ If you give one Ghana child a present, you give them all presents, or you get mobbed.

+ “Head shoulders knees and toes” turns into learning the entire anatomy in Twi.

+ It’s midnight here. This happens often.

Thank you all at home for prayer and for the love that you hold for us. We’re all full of so many stories already, so you have lots and lots to hear!! We miss everyone. Mum, Sissa, Ariel, I miss you all. Very much. Love, too, always.

1 Thessalonians 2:8



From Jamie Watkins

You family of this shbc mission team should be so proud in the Lord of your kids and family. They are an amazing group of students and adults. I am priviledged to be working along side of them. They jump in and need absolute no nudging to get involved. They are loving on these people. The are bold in their faith. Please be in prayer for us. Tomorrow, Tuesday, we will be doing 2 things simultaneously; about 7 students and Jordan are going to a school to do ministry and the rest of group will be in healing service. Alicia is sharing her testimony. Tomorrow night we will be doing a second youth explosion. Then Wednesday early we will head to the bush villages. So much to be in prayer for this team. We love you all and miss you all. Hi Sara and Steve, love you and miss you. FYI, incase you haven’t figured it out my phone isn’t working over here so use Gene Phillips or Alicia Crawleys number as a contact if anyone needs one.

p.s. can someone please feed Margo's fishy fish?

From Steve

Court and Fran- Love you and miss you. And please send Margo some valium.

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