The heat was the first thing to hit me as I got off the plane and then the usual organised chaos. The shuttle bus from the plane to the terminal broke down so all change. Then having changed the method of filling in entry cards to when you land, and not on the plane, everyone was scrambling to find a card to complete. But amazingly it was not long through border control a knowing smile ' pray for me' from the officer on duty. Then luggage was soon there and not broken into. Before I knew it I was through customs and out into Accra greeted by Eric and Mary. Lights out was affecting the capital. I had been warned but power cuts around the city meant traffic lights down and the normal chaotic traffic was even more chaotic. Why oh why is mismanagement of the country not improving. Some road lights on the route from Accra to Cape Coast are solar powered, the country really needs to tap into this endless supply of energy.
It may have been a long day getting here but I had to pop down to look at the new church building. The basement is spacious and cool and an all night prayer meeting was happening. Some familiar faces greeted me. They have achieved so much but still lots left to build. Photos to follow in the day time.
Morning entertainment courtesy of Jehu, Suzanne and Jephthah full of and energy. Thank goodness electricity is back on so the ceiling fans helping to keep us coolish! I think my first challenge will be keeping cool. I will be leading worship in the new church tomorrow preaching and leading Communion. Then in the evening we will be having confirmations so a real privilege to be sharing in this important moment of people lives and church life.
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