Okay…So we are back in Lome and I could literally write a book about our amazing God-filled weekend. Unfortunately, because the computer is slow, I am unable to upload any pics or videos. But, trust me, we have plenty! For now I will just give you bullet points.
- 6 hour bus ride to the very top of the south western mountain region of Togo
- Got to use our Mosquito Nets!!!! Only Pictures tell the story…
- Put in a floor that Seacoast bought for the Pastor/Missionary who is moving into the village
- Inscribed Seacoast into the Concrete Floor
- Tons of children that don’t understand Personal Space
- Brittainy was the Queen of the Children…They swarmed her! She loved it.
- Matt and Anthony Shared the Gospel with about 60 children using Salvation Necklaces
- Katie learned how to walk with a bowl of dirt balanced on her head
- Alison has become the mom of the trip…which is a very good thing
- Over 300 people came out to the soccer match
- Two villages who have been fighting with each other for over 100 years came together and played each other in soccer. It was a very clean and competitive match and Jesus was preached. They also received jerseys and soccerballs from us.
- We tried to play soccer but the kids stole our ball and ran away with it
- I preached at church on Sunday
- Matt and Anthony did worship
- Alison, Brittainy, Anthony, and Matt did a skit about the lost sheep.
- We had four commitments to Christ at church!!!!
- We had the priviledge of dedicating a Well for the village that was bought by Seacoast
- Met Blaze, who can now walk again thanks to Seacoast Medical Team.
- May Agby who is now alive because Seacoast payed for his hernia surgery
- We did crazy tribal dances in front of the whole village
- I had a birthday
- I got a goat from the village for my birthday
- His name is George
- We left Djon to head to a guesthouse near West Africa’s Biggest Waterfall
- Pastor Francis surprised me last night with the Biggest Birthday Party of my life
- over 150 villagers came to do tribal dances and party
- We danced, played drums, and laughed alot
- Anthony, Matt , and I got hooked up with the Presidential Suite
- We hiked into the jungle to the waterfall
- Amazing waterfall!!!! Only Pics would do it justice
- Left Waterfall for 6 hour bus ride back to Lome
- Pastor Francis surprised us with FanIce and Pizza (Huge Blessing)
Okay that is all I got for the weekend. I hope you can put it all together. Thank you all for the comments. The team really enjoyed hearing them. I am going to try to get each team member to write their post tomorrow if we are able to. Thank you for the prayers. Love You All!
What an amazing weekend for you! God is so gracious, we don’t need the pictures, the beauty and wonder of your adventure came through in your words! Let Matt know that his sister is home from Fiji. She is doing well and looking forward to seeing him!
Thanks for the update.
Good to hear from you and that all is well. We miss you Anthony- Zac and Grace especially miss you this is the longest that you’ve ever been gone. Can’t wait to see the pics.
Anthony think of what you want to eat on Friday!!!!
We love you and miss you.
that sounds like an awesome weekend! Africans have a spirit and vibrancy unlike any other, especially those who know Christ, its so cool that y’all get to experience that first hand. i look forward to hearing more about it. miss you Alli. finish out the trip strong!
WOW> that sounds SOOO fun! As much fun as i’ve been having it doesn’t compare to that! I bet the kids were SO cute. Okay well i don’t have much to write but to continue having lots of fun!
WOW, what a great and productive trip so far. I love reading about your progress. May God continue to bless you with a successful trip.
Hey can you tell me the time difference next time you update? I thought it was 6 hours.
Wow, Katie learned how to walk with a bowl on her head and no stitches were required. That is something to celebrate! We miss you and love you, KK, but are proud you are working hard and hope you are enjoying every minute of this amazing journey!