Field Report, October 13, 2021
We interpret everything through our own filter; our would view, our culture, our language, our own experiences. This is true of what we hear, think, and see. Take yesterdays lunch for example. I'm pretty open minded about food, but was also feeling a bit sequestered from the familiarity of home. When what was put before me but a bowl of a childhood favorite of mine, "pork 'n beans"' (see pic #1) Better yet, it had sausage patties in it. Can this be true? I'm downright excited! Now, I fancy myself nobody's fool, but still, something like tender pinto beans simmering in some kind of sweet tangy tomato sauce second only to van camp's; and pork sausage... or at least some kind of actual meat. Then, the taste test. The beans? African :bambara beans, more closely related to the peanut. The sauce, non-sweet hot piment pepper sauce almost unbearable to my western delicacies. Well, there's still the meat. I'll go there and... hmm, doesn't cut like sausage. take a closer look at pic#2. That's plantain banana, pounded to a pulp, and deep fried as a patty. Sound yummy? I'll give you the recipe . I wasn't looking for it, just wanted to be sure I was spelling bambara correctly, but look where google took me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG43nECPZoU&ab_channel=SweetAdjeley
In other news, I wish I had more exciting detailed classroom stuff to report. Everything seems to be well appreciated and received. We are 8 of 10 full class days dome here in Ghana. In book of beginnings we just finished chapter 9 of genesis which starts with the Noahic Covenant. We talked a lot as they had many questions on attributes of covenants, eg, conditional or unconditional, universal or limited, temporary or eternal etc. This very concept seemed to be an eye opener. Should be great foundation in trips to come when we get to Moses, Siani, Israel, Law.
Bibliology was completed last Friday and now we are deep into this week's pm class, "modern trends, cults and heresies. We've discussed numerous pseudo-christian organizations; JW's, Scientology, Mormonism, Several things under the unitarian umbrella. We examine 1- Their origin, 2- Their doctrines, 3- How to refute from scripture. It's eye opening to many of them but of necessity we're going fast.
Please pray for the following. 1- We fly from here to Kinshasa on Sat, which again means the added time, money and inconvenience of covid testing pre and post. 2- 2 days left of class here. Pray we finish well. 3- My voice. I can hardly talk at times. There's really no way around it. I need to be able to do so. Our next 2 evenings are full, so the next report will likely be from the Congo. We earnestly desire your prayers. I feel exceedingly weak in my own strength. Need HIS, Bill
We interpret everything through our own filter; our would view, our culture, our language, our own experiences. This is true of what we hear, think, and see. Take yesterdays lunch for example. I'm pretty open minded about food, but was also feeling a bit sequestered from the familiarity of home. When what was put before me but a bowl of a childhood favorite of mine, "pork 'n beans"' (see pic #1) Better yet, it had sausage patties in it. Can this be true? I'm downright excited! Now, I fancy myself nobody's fool, but still, something like tender pinto beans simmering in some kind of sweet tangy tomato sauce second only to van camp's; and pork sausage... or at least some kind of actual meat. Then, the taste test. The beans? African :bambara beans, more closely related to the peanut. The sauce, non-sweet hot piment pepper sauce almost unbearable to my western delicacies. Well, there's still the meat. I'll go there and... hmm, doesn't cut like sausage. take a closer look at pic#2. That's plantain banana, pounded to a pulp, and deep fried as a patty. Sound yummy? I'll give you the recipe . I wasn't looking for it, just wanted to be sure I was spelling bambara correctly, but look where google took me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG43nECPZoU&ab_channel=SweetAdjeley
In other news, I wish I had more exciting detailed classroom stuff to report. Everything seems to be well appreciated and received. We are 8 of 10 full class days dome here in Ghana. In book of beginnings we just finished chapter 9 of genesis which starts with the Noahic Covenant. We talked a lot as they had many questions on attributes of covenants, eg, conditional or unconditional, universal or limited, temporary or eternal etc. This very concept seemed to be an eye opener. Should be great foundation in trips to come when we get to Moses, Siani, Israel, Law.
Bibliology was completed last Friday and now we are deep into this week's pm class, "modern trends, cults and heresies. We've discussed numerous pseudo-christian organizations; JW's, Scientology, Mormonism, Several things under the unitarian umbrella. We examine 1- Their origin, 2- Their doctrines, 3- How to refute from scripture. It's eye opening to many of them but of necessity we're going fast.
Please pray for the following. 1- We fly from here to Kinshasa on Sat, which again means the added time, money and inconvenience of covid testing pre and post. 2- 2 days left of class here. Pray we finish well. 3- My voice. I can hardly talk at times. There's really no way around it. I need to be able to do so. Our next 2 evenings are full, so the next report will likely be from the Congo. We earnestly desire your prayers. I feel exceedingly weak in my own strength. Need HIS, Bill
Field report from Bill Williams , 09 October:
My friends back in Washington (Bob & Sandy) have (or did have) a refrigerator magnet with this saying... "What is obvious to you, is obvious to YOU. After sending my most recent field report I realized that I didn't really explain what the class "book of beginnings" is. It is an expository examination of the first 11 chapters of Genesis. From creation to the call of Abraham. So much foundation for our faith is found in creation, the fall, the curse, the promised redeemer, blood sacrifices, the reign of death, and as of Friday, the flood. The guys are eating it up. This class will continue the entire 2 weeks here. In our afternoon sessions we just completed bibliology. Next week's afternoon class is one I believe is very important for believers today, I call it "Modern trends, cults, and heresies". I'll elaborate more next week. Now if you're reading this and you are part of Banks Lake Bible Church you may be thinking, "Hmm, those all seem a little familiar in the distant recesses of my mind." They should. I've taught all 3 of these series at least once somewhere, so that makes curriculum more manageable as the only teacher, but it is 7 months of Sunday sermons and 9 months of Sunday school all jammed into 2 weeks. I'm not losing my mind or my manners, just my voice. Pray to that effect. by Friday i sounded like a barking seal.
Today (Sat) Dakota and I went to the beach along with several guys from class and families. I've been able to interact with these pastors outside of class this time more than on any other trip. They are my brothers from other mothers, trying to faithfully serve God while also being fathers & employees, and trying to eek out a living in a land where poverty is prevalent, and I mean a poverty line that makes the American "poverty line" seem like lavish royalty. I'll close for now. Again, Preaching in a different church tomorrow.
Prayers requested. As always, Bill, a servant of Christ
Ghana field report, 6 October 2021
Just two minutes ago I sat down on the edge of my bed to begin this report. I thought to talk about the excited learning taking place in class, and in fact I will, but as I got comfortable in my seat and my computer booted up, I heard my friend and traveling companion Dakota, outside in the yard clearly sharing the gospel with a man standing by the gate. The message was clear, the illustrations were appropriate and he invited the hearer to believe. Does that seen unusual? For many Christians it is. For Dakota I believe it to be an every day occurrence.
I am blessed on this trip to have with me a co-worker whose gifts and strengths differ from and compliment my own. My strengths and energy are poured into the classroom better equipping African Pastors for true biblical ministry and equipping them to be equippers of others also. His strength is in the social public realm. He has not and will not taught a class, but out of class he has befriended strangers, been in their homes, ate their food, held their children, prayed with them, shared Jesus. Of course this requires we be in an English speaking country like Ghana. When we get to the French speaking Congo his hands will be tied.
In the classroom I am finding my self (for the first time since beginning these trips to Ghana) very encouraged that I have a group of men who 1- Are committed to being students and teachers of the Word, 2- Eager to learn, and 3- See flaws in the prosperity gospel which is so prevalent here and want to know how to respond from scripture. I was talking to Raymond during lunch break. He is a younger man preparing for ministry. This is his equipping along with the mentoring and discipleship he receives from older more mature men in this group. He told me that some time ago he briefly attended a church where all the Pastor ever promoted was, “God wants you to be Rich, healthy and problem free, and for the right price I can make that happen in your life”. The man rarely opened the bible. (this is common here) Raymond said this did not seem right to him, either scripturally or practically, but didn’t know how to respond so he and his family just quietly left. I asked him, “was the apostle Paul a consistent faithful man of God?” He said yes of course. I asked, “was he always or even frequently rich, healthy, or problem free?” We went to Philippians, Corinthians, and 2 Timothy. Raymond’s whole face lit up and he said, “How is it something so simple is so hard to see?”
In our classes we are studying in the morning a series I call “the book of beginnings”. It is an expository series I developed years ago but have altered to be more interactive. After lunch we are studying Bibliology, or as I call it, “How the bible was inspired, penned, preserved, translated, put in our hand, and how we can be confident in it’s authenticity.” (Bibliology is shorter) The kicker is that while I’m teaching firm foundations, I’m also teaching “principles of biblical exposition” without telling them that I’m teaching “principles of biblical exposition”. That’s fun!!
So, we are well and encouraged. I’ll throw on a couple pictures and send this, my social director Dakota has made dinner plans for us, not sure what they are. All for now. In HIS service, Bill ASOC
Pictures: 1 Our class of trainers in training, plus a couple ladies from our host church facility who asked permission to set in
2- Lunch box conundrums, what to eat first, the chicken or the egg
3- local charcoal distributor truck. Makes us appreciate electric or gas cooking
Just two minutes ago I sat down on the edge of my bed to begin this report. I thought to talk about the excited learning taking place in class, and in fact I will, but as I got comfortable in my seat and my computer booted up, I heard my friend and traveling companion Dakota, outside in the yard clearly sharing the gospel with a man standing by the gate. The message was clear, the illustrations were appropriate and he invited the hearer to believe. Does that seen unusual? For many Christians it is. For Dakota I believe it to be an every day occurrence.
I am blessed on this trip to have with me a co-worker whose gifts and strengths differ from and compliment my own. My strengths and energy are poured into the classroom better equipping African Pastors for true biblical ministry and equipping them to be equippers of others also. His strength is in the social public realm. He has not and will not taught a class, but out of class he has befriended strangers, been in their homes, ate their food, held their children, prayed with them, shared Jesus. Of course this requires we be in an English speaking country like Ghana. When we get to the French speaking Congo his hands will be tied.
In the classroom I am finding my self (for the first time since beginning these trips to Ghana) very encouraged that I have a group of men who 1- Are committed to being students and teachers of the Word, 2- Eager to learn, and 3- See flaws in the prosperity gospel which is so prevalent here and want to know how to respond from scripture. I was talking to Raymond during lunch break. He is a younger man preparing for ministry. This is his equipping along with the mentoring and discipleship he receives from older more mature men in this group. He told me that some time ago he briefly attended a church where all the Pastor ever promoted was, “God wants you to be Rich, healthy and problem free, and for the right price I can make that happen in your life”. The man rarely opened the bible. (this is common here) Raymond said this did not seem right to him, either scripturally or practically, but didn’t know how to respond so he and his family just quietly left. I asked him, “was the apostle Paul a consistent faithful man of God?” He said yes of course. I asked, “was he always or even frequently rich, healthy, or problem free?” We went to Philippians, Corinthians, and 2 Timothy. Raymond’s whole face lit up and he said, “How is it something so simple is so hard to see?”
In our classes we are studying in the morning a series I call “the book of beginnings”. It is an expository series I developed years ago but have altered to be more interactive. After lunch we are studying Bibliology, or as I call it, “How the bible was inspired, penned, preserved, translated, put in our hand, and how we can be confident in it’s authenticity.” (Bibliology is shorter) The kicker is that while I’m teaching firm foundations, I’m also teaching “principles of biblical exposition” without telling them that I’m teaching “principles of biblical exposition”. That’s fun!!
So, we are well and encouraged. I’ll throw on a couple pictures and send this, my social director Dakota has made dinner plans for us, not sure what they are. All for now. In HIS service, Bill ASOC
Pictures: 1 Our class of trainers in training, plus a couple ladies from our host church facility who asked permission to set in
2- Lunch box conundrums, what to eat first, the chicken or the egg
3- local charcoal distributor truck. Makes us appreciate electric or gas cooking
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Leaving Spokane, WA before the sun came up on October 1st.
Fr21stom Pastor Bill Sunday, October 3rd:
Ghana field report, 6 October 2021 Just two minutes ago I sat down on the edge of my bed to begin this report. I thought to talk about the excited learning taking place in class, and in fact I will, but as I got comfortable in my seat and my computer booted up, I heard my friend and traveling companion Dakota, outside in the yard clearly sharing the gospel with a man standing by the gate. The message was clear, the illustrations were appropriate and he invited the hearer to believe. Does that seen unusual? For many Christians it is. For Dakota I believe it to be an every day occurrence.
I am blessed on this trip to have with me a co-worker whose gifts and strengths differ from and compliment my own. My strengths and energy are poured into the classroom better equipping African Pastors for true biblical ministry and equipping them to be equippers of others also. His strength is in the social public realm. He has not and will not taught a class, but out of class he has befriended strangers, been in their homes, ate their food, held their children, prayed with them, shared Jesus. Of course this requires we be in an English speaking country like Ghana. When we get to the French speaking Congo his hands will be tied.
In the classroom I am finding my self (for the first time since beginning these trips to Ghana) very encouraged that I have a group of men who 1- Are committed to being students and teachers of the Word, 2- Eager to learn, and 3- See flaws in the prosperity gospel which is so prevalent here and want to know how to respond from scripture. I was talking to Raymond during lunch break. He is a younger man preparing for ministry. This is his equipping along with the mentoring and discipleship he receives from older more mature men in this group. He told me that some time ago he briefly attended a church where all the Pastor ever promoted was, “God wants you to be Rich, healthy and problem free, and for the right price I can make that happen in your life”. The man rarely opened the bible. (this is common here) Raymond said this did not seem right to him, either scripturally or practically, but didn’t know how to respond so he and his family just quietly left. I asked him, “was the apostle Paul a consistent faithful man of God?” He said yes of course. I asked, “was he always or even frequently rich, healthy, or problem free?” We went to Philippians, Corinthians, and 2 Timothy. Raymond’s whole face lit up and he said, “How is it something so simple is so hard to see?”
In our classes we are studying in the morning a series I call “the book of beginnings”. It Ghana field report, 6 October 2021
Just two minutes ago I sat down on the edge of my bed to begin this report. I thought to talk about the excited learning taking place in class, and in fact I will, but as I got comfortable in my seat and my computer booted up, I heard my friend and traveling companion Dakota, outside in the yard clearly sharing the gospel with a man standing by the gate. The message was clear, the illustrations were appropriate and he invited the hearer to believe. Does that seen unusual? For many Christians it is. For Dakota I believe it to be an every day occurrence.
I am blessed on this trip to have with me a co-worker whose gifts and strengths differ from and compliment my own. My strengths and energy are poured into the classroom better equipping African Pastors for true biblical ministry and equipping them to be equippers of others also. His strength is in the social public realm. He has not and will not taught a class, but out of class he has befriended strangers, been in their homes, ate their food, held their children, prayed with them, shared Jesus. Of course this requires we be in an English speaking country like Ghana. When we get to the French speaking Congo his hands will be tied.
In the classroom I am finding my self (for the first time since beginning these trips to Ghana) very encouraged that I have a group of men who 1- Are committed to being students and teachers of the Word, 2- Eager to learn, and 3- See flaws in the prosperity gospel which is so prevalent here and want to know how to respond from scripture. I was talking to Raymond during lunch break. He is a younger man preparing for ministry. This is his equipping along with the mentoring and discipleship he receives from older more mature men in this group. He told me that some time ago he briefly attended a church where all the Pastor ever promoted was, “God wants you to be Rich, healthy and problem free, and for the right price I can make that happen in your life”. The man rarely opened the bible. (this is common here) Raymond said this did not seem right to him, either scripturally or practically, but didn’t know how to respond so he and his family just quietly left. I asked him, “was the apostle Paul a consistent faithful man of God?” He said yes of course. I asked, “was he always or even frequently rich, healthy, or problem free?” We went to Philippians, Corinthians, and 2 Timothy. Raymond’s whole face lit up and he said, “How is it something so simple is so hard to see?”
In our classes we are studying in the morning a series I call “the book of beginnings”. It is an expository series I developed years ago but have altered to be more interactive. After lunch we are studying Bibliology, or as I call it, “How the bible was inspired, penned, preserved, translated, put in our hand, and how we can be confident in it’s authenticity.” (Bibliology is shorter) The kicker is that while I’m teaching firm foundations, I’m also teaching “principles of biblical exposition” without telling them that I’m teaching “principles of biblical exposition”. That’s fun!!
So, we are well and encouraged. I’ll throw on a couple pictures and send this, my social director Dakota has made dinner plans for us, not sure what they are. All for now. In HIS service, Bill an expository series I developed years ago but have altered to be more interactive. After lunch we are studying Bibliology, or as I call it, “How the bible was inspired, penned, preserved, translated, put in our hand, and how we can be confident in it’s authenticity.” (Bibliology is shorter) The kicker is that while I’m teaching firm foundations, I’m also teaching “principles of biblical exposition” without telling them that I’m teaching “principles of biblical exposition”. That’s fun!!
So, we are well and encouraged. I’ll throw on a couple pictures and send this, my social director Dakota has made dinner plans for us, not sure what they are. All for now. In HIS service, Bill We arrived at Spokane airport 4am Friday. Spokane is usually a quicker in and out. At the counter we present all our documents including very recent pcr covid test. We are told that she can't let us proceed unless we have proof we've prepaid for our arrival covid test. She can't process it for us. Gotta be online. We go sit. Four failed attempts later my card is flagged for suspicious activity. Dakota has similar results. Everyone from our flight has now checked in and cleared xray. Nearly flight time. We pray, "Lord, this is your trip. You've gotta open the door." Within seconds the counter agent waves us over. "I'm just gonna send you guys thru. They can deal with it when you get there. 9 hrs later, Washington DC. Similar situation. This time she says, as long as you know you gotta have cash to pay there I'll clear you. 2nd hurdle cleared.
11 hrs later were in Ghana airport. I'm hot exhausted, in pain from a cramped seat awaiting immigration, covid and health screening, customs, LONG LINES, and asking myself if it's worth it. Then I spot a couple name tags on those here to promote a false gospel. Hmm, it's worth it to the deceiver. How much more so to the Savior. My heart is rebuked.
Back in the states while you are mostly all still asleep I've already preached in an African church. It was the early service. Good fellowship, fairly poorly attended based on the size of the seating area. I asked my friend Raymond who attends this church if this is common. He said, yes only for the English service. The 2nd will be in "ga" or "tswi" and it will be very full. Interesting thoughts on heart language.
Pray for me. Classes start tomorrow and for the next 3 weeks I'll be teaching 25 hrs a week. Pray for Dakota. He's not yet back from whatever church he preached at. He seems to roll with the punches very well but looked a little nervous riding away in a taxi completely at the mercy of Africans he doesn't know.
I'll try to keep you posted. In HIS service, Bill Williams
PS: Bill told me (Heather) a little later that Dakota came back from his first time preaching in an African church "stoked"
Ghana field report, 6 October 2021 Just two minutes ago I sat down on the edge of my bed to begin this report. I thought to talk about the excited learning taking place in class, and in fact I will, but as I got comfortable in my seat and my computer booted up, I heard my friend and traveling companion Dakota, outside in the yard clearly sharing the gospel with a man standing by the gate. The message was clear, the illustrations were appropriate and he invited the hearer to believe. Does that seen unusual? For many Christians it is. For Dakota I believe it to be an every day occurrence.
I am blessed on this trip to have with me a co-worker whose gifts and strengths differ from and compliment my own. My strengths and energy are poured into the classroom better equipping African Pastors for true biblical ministry and equipping them to be equippers of others also. His strength is in the social public realm. He has not and will not taught a class, but out of class he has befriended strangers, been in their homes, ate their food, held their children, prayed with them, shared Jesus. Of course this requires we be in an English speaking country like Ghana. When we get to the French speaking Congo his hands will be tied.
In the classroom I am finding my self (for the first time since beginning these trips to Ghana) very encouraged that I have a group of men who 1- Are committed to being students and teachers of the Word, 2- Eager to learn, and 3- See flaws in the prosperity gospel which is so prevalent here and want to know how to respond from scripture. I was talking to Raymond during lunch break. He is a younger man preparing for ministry. This is his equipping along with the mentoring and discipleship he receives from older more mature men in this group. He told me that some time ago he briefly attended a church where all the Pastor ever promoted was, “God wants you to be Rich, healthy and problem free, and for the right price I can make that happen in your life”. The man rarely opened the bible. (this is common here) Raymond said this did not seem right to him, either scripturally or practically, but didn’t know how to respond so he and his family just quietly left. I asked him, “was the apostle Paul a consistent faithful man of God?” He said yes of course. I asked, “was he always or even frequently rich, healthy, or problem free?” We went to Philippians, Corinthians, and 2 Timothy. Raymond’s whole face lit up and he said, “How is it something so simple is so hard to see?”
In our classes we are studying in the morning a series I call “the book of beginnings”. It Ghana field report, 6 October 2021
Just two minutes ago I sat down on the edge of my bed to begin this report. I thought to talk about the excited learning taking place in class, and in fact I will, but as I got comfortable in my seat and my computer booted up, I heard my friend and traveling companion Dakota, outside in the yard clearly sharing the gospel with a man standing by the gate. The message was clear, the illustrations were appropriate and he invited the hearer to believe. Does that seen unusual? For many Christians it is. For Dakota I believe it to be an every day occurrence.
I am blessed on this trip to have with me a co-worker whose gifts and strengths differ from and compliment my own. My strengths and energy are poured into the classroom better equipping African Pastors for true biblical ministry and equipping them to be equippers of others also. His strength is in the social public realm. He has not and will not taught a class, but out of class he has befriended strangers, been in their homes, ate their food, held their children, prayed with them, shared Jesus. Of course this requires we be in an English speaking country like Ghana. When we get to the French speaking Congo his hands will be tied.
In the classroom I am finding my self (for the first time since beginning these trips to Ghana) very encouraged that I have a group of men who 1- Are committed to being students and teachers of the Word, 2- Eager to learn, and 3- See flaws in the prosperity gospel which is so prevalent here and want to know how to respond from scripture. I was talking to Raymond during lunch break. He is a younger man preparing for ministry. This is his equipping along with the mentoring and discipleship he receives from older more mature men in this group. He told me that some time ago he briefly attended a church where all the Pastor ever promoted was, “God wants you to be Rich, healthy and problem free, and for the right price I can make that happen in your life”. The man rarely opened the bible. (this is common here) Raymond said this did not seem right to him, either scripturally or practically, but didn’t know how to respond so he and his family just quietly left. I asked him, “was the apostle Paul a consistent faithful man of God?” He said yes of course. I asked, “was he always or even frequently rich, healthy, or problem free?” We went to Philippians, Corinthians, and 2 Timothy. Raymond’s whole face lit up and he said, “How is it something so simple is so hard to see?”
In our classes we are studying in the morning a series I call “the book of beginnings”. It is an expository series I developed years ago but have altered to be more interactive. After lunch we are studying Bibliology, or as I call it, “How the bible was inspired, penned, preserved, translated, put in our hand, and how we can be confident in it’s authenticity.” (Bibliology is shorter) The kicker is that while I’m teaching firm foundations, I’m also teaching “principles of biblical exposition” without telling them that I’m teaching “principles of biblical exposition”. That’s fun!!
So, we are well and encouraged. I’ll throw on a couple pictures and send this, my social director Dakota has made dinner plans for us, not sure what they are. All for now. In HIS service, Bill an expository series I developed years ago but have altered to be more interactive. After lunch we are studying Bibliology, or as I call it, “How the bible was inspired, penned, preserved, translated, put in our hand, and how we can be confident in it’s authenticity.” (Bibliology is shorter) The kicker is that while I’m teaching firm foundations, I’m also teaching “principles of biblical exposition” without telling them that I’m teaching “principles of biblical exposition”. That’s fun!!
So, we are well and encouraged. I’ll throw on a couple pictures and send this, my social director Dakota has made dinner plans for us, not sure what they are. All for now. In HIS service, Bill We arrived at Spokane airport 4am Friday. Spokane is usually a quicker in and out. At the counter we present all our documents including very recent pcr covid test. We are told that she can't let us proceed unless we have proof we've prepaid for our arrival covid test. She can't process it for us. Gotta be online. We go sit. Four failed attempts later my card is flagged for suspicious activity. Dakota has similar results. Everyone from our flight has now checked in and cleared xray. Nearly flight time. We pray, "Lord, this is your trip. You've gotta open the door." Within seconds the counter agent waves us over. "I'm just gonna send you guys thru. They can deal with it when you get there. 9 hrs later, Washington DC. Similar situation. This time she says, as long as you know you gotta have cash to pay there I'll clear you. 2nd hurdle cleared.
11 hrs later were in Ghana airport. I'm hot exhausted, in pain from a cramped seat awaiting immigration, covid and health screening, customs, LONG LINES, and asking myself if it's worth it. Then I spot a couple name tags on those here to promote a false gospel. Hmm, it's worth it to the deceiver. How much more so to the Savior. My heart is rebuked.
Back in the states while you are mostly all still asleep I've already preached in an African church. It was the early service. Good fellowship, fairly poorly attended based on the size of the seating area. I asked my friend Raymond who attends this church if this is common. He said, yes only for the English service. The 2nd will be in "ga" or "tswi" and it will be very full. Interesting thoughts on heart language.
Pray for me. Classes start tomorrow and for the next 3 weeks I'll be teaching 25 hrs a week. Pray for Dakota. He's not yet back from whatever church he preached at. He seems to roll with the punches very well but looked a little nervous riding away in a taxi completely at the mercy of Africans he doesn't know.
I'll try to keep you posted. In HIS service, Bill Williams
PS: Bill told me (Heather) a little later that Dakota came back from his first time preaching in an African church "stoked"