Modified WBS classes start!

I can not believe that it has been so long  since I have updated my blog....Well, you will have to trust me that we have been busy and I will do my best to catch you up.  We have been working on WBS classes for several months.  It is a modified version which I thought would work nicely to achieve several objectives.

If you recall, many of the members of the Central Church of Christ went through an Enlish Literacy Program earlier this year.  I thought it would be a great idea to involve members of Central in teaching the students about the Bible while using their newly obtained Enlish teaching skills.  Many of these students are living on their own and could benefit from a mentoring type relationsip as well.  We began these small group classes after our mid-term break.  At this time, we have a total of 22 students and 10 mentors studying together. 

Although we have had a few challenges with transportation and convenient meeting locations, things seems to be coming together successfully. 

As you can see in this pictures, the students and mentors all appear to be very enthusiastic.  I was unable to get pictures of the young mens groups, but will try to post some of their pictures at a later date.  There are more young men in classes than young ladies which is surprising considering that we have about 180 females and only about 50 male students.  

School is on break at this time, but the WBS classes will resume when schools starts back up on January 17th.

I traveled to Accra, which is the Capital of Ghana, December 2 nd to take my nursing exams.  I spent a total of 5 days in Accra to study and prepare.  However, I was shocked by how much of the exams was on  the pregnant woman and newborn.  That area is not my area at all!  I am still awaiting the results and am praying I did well enough to pass. 

Back to OAVI for final exams.  HIV and Hep B counselling was performed.  The government sent some workers around with Yellow Fever vaccine and about 175 students and staff received the vaccine.  Some of the students had already received the shots at their villages. Toward the end of the term, many studens are very short of money and food.  With the help of donations from many of my friends and family, a total of 250 pounds of rice were purchased and distributed. 

I managed to have two car accidents in one day....just not my day.  One was not my fault, but the other one was.  It is not easy to drive here.  Driving "rules" are very loose and there is really no enforcement.  I am sure there is more to tell, but I am drawing a blank right now.

Ephesians 6:10-11  "be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes."