Ghana Update – January 2014 – Samson Abukari U4A Director, Ghana

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19)

Introduction

We salute you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in whom humanity has hope of redemption in all dimensions (physical, spiritual, economic, social, etc). As the season of another Christmas and New Year is celebrated we take this opportunity to remind you that Christ is the reason for the celebration choose him now and you will not regret.

Branding of Water Tanks

The two 30,000 litre Rain Water Harvesting Tanks constructed for the Kpachani community has been branded and acknowledgement given to all who have supported in getting the tanks constructed.

Visit by U4A President

Samson Okongo, the President of U4A visited Ghana in December 2013 to encourage and share ideas that will help promote the work of U4A in Ghana. His visit just like the previous ones was very helpful in offering direction to us for our operations.

Bridges Training At Yendi

Samson Abukari teamed up with Okongo to facilitate Bridges one TOT training at Yendi for Church Pastors and Leaders. 18 participants took part in the training and all of them talked positively about the training and were thankful to God that they had the opportunity to be part of the training.

Gave a Talk at Youth Christmas Convention

Samson Abukari gave a presentation at the Christmas Convention of the Ghana International Baptist Youth Convention on the theme “Maintaining Growth Through Discipline as a Youth”. 7 people rededicated their lives to God.

Recap of 2013

Some of the major things that took place in 2013 include the following highlights:

• Change in leadership with Samson Abukari becoming the Country Director for Ghana
• Construction of two Rain Water Harvesting Tanks for the Kpachani Community
• Bridges Training at Yendi
• Had the privilege to Receive overwhelming support for the acquisition of a means of transport for operations in Ghana.
• Hosted the President of U4A twice in the year

Prayer Needs

• Smooth operations in 2014
• God’s leading to a faithful men who will serve on the Ghana Board
• God’s provision for our current partners and also connecting us to new partners for ministry

Yours in His Vineyard,

Samson Abukari
(Country Director, Ghana)