Lots Going On

There are many thoughts that come to mind to share when I think of posting on our blog. We are doing well. It is so nice to have Annie here. Naturally, she's so good with the kids. We are all enjoying her for many reasons. I'm enjoying getting to share and visit with her. Colt enjoys having her around to talk to and do things with, as do Abigail and Annaleigh. Annie pitches in wherever she sees a need she can meet. We are praying with her that the Lord will use her in ministry during her time here.

This last weekend was a time to remember all George & Elisabeth Faile have done through ministry here in Nalerigu over the years. They will be leaving very soon for the states as they look toward retirement from the mission field here in West Africa. "Finishing well" is definitely something they have done here. We have enjoyed getting to know them and feel we are just beginning to know all there is to know about them. George grew up here in Nalerigu and was part of the first group of people baptized at the First Baptist Church of Nalerigu. I cannot begin to imagine what it will be like for both George and Elisabeth to leave after all these years of faithful ministry. The Lord has called them out of Ghana, though, so it is time to say "Goodbye." We will miss them more than we can say.

I have thought more again lately about how the other missionaries on the mission field are so likely to see our shortcomings so quickly. This includes not only long-term missionaries, but also the volunteers who are here for much shorter times, as well. The mission field seems to be a place where the Lord can easily reveal places He still needs to work in us.

Early on when arriving in Ghana, Joel and I had talked about having a family worship night. We did this rarely when I was pregnant, but are now doing this each week or so. Tonight while we worshipped with "Alabaster Jar" from Gateway Worships's "Wakeup the World" cd, the Lord was with us. He revealed strongly to me in a personal way that it is through our weakness that He is strong. When those around me see my sin, He can shine through me that much more. He will continue to perfect and complete that which He has begun.