We made it back safely last night from the Village of Djon in the mountains of Togo. God has done so many things through the team while we were there. There are so many stories to tell. For the sake of time I will just give some bulletpoints.
- 6 villages played in soccer tournament
- 80% of the players got saved!!!
- over 150 people accepted Christ during our 3 night stay
- the Chief of Ksembe (a village next to Djon, where we have established a church) accepted Jesus!!!
- the chief told us that he wants to grow the church and reach out to other villages!!!
- We met children with different terminal illnesses that have been healed through Seacoast Medical Missions. Incredible stories of healing
- the team went door to door in the village sharing Jesus and we saw many accept Jesus.
- Ashley, Maggie H, Megan, and Rashad shared their testimony in Church on Sunday (Incredible response)
- The chief came to church for the first time!
- Hiked 3 miles to the Aklua Waterfall yesterday.
- Trained 20 youth leaders today in Lome.
These are just some highlights. God is good. We have a few more ministry opportunities ahead but we are starting to debrief our trip and relax. We are going to a pool this evening, doing sports ministry tomorrow, lake or beach thursday, going to the market thursday, and starting our journey back on Friday. We are sheduled to arrive in CHS at 2:09pm on Saturday.
We love you all and can’t wait to see you!
Wow. This sounds amazing! I’m so proud of all of you and glad you are safe. I’m sure there are more stories to share so keep this whole thing fresh in your mind to tell me everything! Still praying for you! I love you guys!
Magz, Sounds like ya’ll have been doing some great things n having some fun too. Can’t wait for Sat. Take care of yourself. Tell Mirand hello. I luv u. Nana
Sounds like everyone is doing wonderful work there. So proud of all of you! Praying daily for each of you. Miss you terribly Magz and Randa!! Love to you all!!!
WOW!
The word proud doesn’t even come close!
Still praying for all of you that God continues to bless and give you favor everywhere you go
Can’t wait for hugs!
Love you my Ashley!
Mom
Hay Magz,
It sounds like the team is really getting God’s message out to the Togolese. That is such a great thing, and I am so proud of all of you. I am looking forward to hearing the stories and seeing all the pictures of your trip. I can’t wait until you get home. Give Randa a hug for me. I miss and love you both.
Awesome job guys!! You all worked so hard to get there and it sounds like you worked even harder once you did. I am so proud but also awed and amazed at your passion and commitment. Randa and Magz, miss you so much and can’t wait to see you on Saturday!! Much love and hugs to all.
My heart is so very blessed to read your stories. Thank you for going. Hugs to all the team pastor frances, yinka, their wives and children and elafaz? Hearing your story makes me realize how much I long to go back.
Just checking out the blog to see what Zach is doing over there in Africa! I am so proud of all of you! FYI, in case not one told you… Carolina beat Clemson twice in baseball while you have been gone. Carolina won their first game against UCLA in the CWS last night. =)
Maggie H it was so great to hear from you! We are all so very proud of you. Daddy is working on your wish for the 4th. I can’t figure out how I am not gonna knock you down when I come running at you to hug you in the airport:):) Katie keeps saying “I miss Maggie” and she also says “She can’t go away any more this summer”:):)
We love you and we can’t wait to see you all Saturday!!!
Love, Mom
Magz:
Dad and Grandad are spending their birthday fixing your and Miranda’s cars. Miranda’s air is fixed and yours will be fixed today! You may need a new battery. It will be ready to go when you get home. I will sign you up for driving class as soon as you get over the jet lag and time change so that you can take Alec to school next year and I can sleep later! Ha ha! Love yall and miss yall! Can’t wait to see you Saturday. Maybe I will bring you a Mountain Dew and a chicken salad sandwich. Hope those oreos and peanut butter are holding out.
PS: Carolina won the College Baseball Championship last night 2 to 1!! GOOOO Cocks!!!!
God is surely working through you ALL . . . reading this update in particular just gave me the “holy spirit heebie jeebies” (that’s a good thing) . . . Glory to His holy name and the futhering of His Kingdom . . . let the LIGHT SHINE (IN AND) through you, each and every one!!!
Can’t wait to see you all after you’ve gotten back home & settled . . . hearing stories later will be phenomenal!!!
-Maria
Hey Babe
Just wanted to let you know that I have a job interview tomorrow with East Cooper! The position would be in Women’s services! IF you get this before tomorrow at 1 (my time) say a little prayer for me!
Jess
Wow! It is great to hear how God is using each one of you! you are litterally transforming that community with the love of Christ. His power is evident. Great things happenind here in Haiti too-just drove through the epicenter. Unbelievable destruction, but the church is prevailing. Can’t wait to hear more about tote trip soon!
Jess,
Good luck on the job interview. Thanks so much for lending your wonderful husband to these great kids. I know he misses you and Emorie terribly. Maybe you will have GREAT news on the job when he returns!
Morning! I’m counting the days!!! I know that leaving is going to be difficult but there is always next time and right now God has other plans to grow you, besides we miss you like crazy! God has amazing things for you to do here when you get back…lot’s of lives to touch. I’m working ALOT!, thank you God. I need you to come home and walk with me, I need a motivator. Everyone here sends there love, nothing out of the ordinary going on. I have Dad working on some secret projects..boy is he excited!!! Ha Ha Page and kids are in Myrtle Beach next week and she’s already wanting to get you for a few days, I told her to back off! Page will only be there until Thurs. and then goes to camp Greenville, she said she will drop you off if you want to come. Love you so much Mom
Miranda,
I hope you have had a blessed and fun trip! Spreading the love of God is awesome, and you’re faith is unbelievable and admirable! I can’t wait ’til you’re home again in Charleston so I can hear about the great things you did and the wonderful experiences you had! I wish you the best as your trip is wrapping up, and you’re so awesome for what you do in the name of God!!
<3
-Melissa
Miranda and Magz, We are so proud of you and your commitment to spreading the Love and Salvation of Christ. The team has worked so hard to accomplish this!! We love you two so much and are so impressed and proud of you!! We can’t wait to see you Sat and give you a big hug!! You know that your Dad and Granddad fixed your A/C in both cars and it works great! One other thing they did Miranda was connect your radio!! You now have music!! We continue to pray for Peace, Favor, Success and Safty for the team and we will see you Sat!! Love mimi and granddaddy
Magz:
We are preparing for your arrival home. Making chicken salad tonight and will have Mountain Dew on hand. Dad is planning on shrimp and grits Saturday night for you and Randa. Everyone at Seacoast Manning has missed you somuch and look forward to seeing you Sunday if you are able to get out of bed from the time change and jet lag. Can’t wait to see you. Love you bunches!!
Mom
Forgot to also add that I had the amazing priviledge of baptizing 14 people in an African River in Djon.
HURRY!!!!
It’s 10 am Sat morning and I just can’t wait! I’ve been cooking since 6:30 am. It must have been extremely difficult to leave but know that there is lot’s of love waiting here for you. Love always your Mom.