I wanted to let you know I have a departure date for Ghana. I will be flying into Accra, the capitol, but will be living in Takoradi. The families that will be in that area are the Joe Consford family, and the Charlie Luther family. Of course, I will also be with my teammate, Kristine McLaughlin. Below is my flight information and a few prayer requests.
United Airlines Flight 7698
Philadelphia, PA to Dulles International/ Washington, DC
Depart February 28: 6:55 pm, arrive 8:03 pm
United Airlines Flight 990
Dulles International/ Washington, DC to Kotoka, Accra, Ghana
Depart February 28: 10:43 pm, arrive March 1: 1:50 pm
Prayer requests:
For completion of my packing.
That Kristine and I would be able to sit together.
That the airlines would be merciful in their fees for excess baggage.
That our luggage would arrive with us and in good order.
That we will be able to get our luggage through customs without additional fees or other difficulties.
That Joe Consford and Charlie Luther would have safe travels from Takoradi to Accra and back. This is approximately a 4 hour drive.
You have supported me in your prayers, and many of you through your finances, to bring me to this point. I just want to say thank you once more! Please understand if I cannot respond to any emails until I arrive and we get internet access. I am pushing for every moment to complete the final details right now, but as soon as possible I will let you know when I am in country.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
By His grace,
Becky
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Latest news from Ivory Coast
This is copied from a letter that a missionary wrote. He and his family are currently in Ivory Coast. Please continue to pray for this country. There are hundreds of Christian believers being effected by these circumstances!
"As you know, since October we have been having political problems. These problems, up until now, have not been too openly visible. This last week, that has started to change. We are starting to see a serious turn in the economy and stability here. There have been at least 5 banks that have closed the doors to all their branches here in Ivory Coast. We have also seen a diminished stock in all the grocery stores and markets. All the sanctions and financial blocks are starting to really take effect. The country is out of gas, money and probably very shortly food. For the time being we have power and water, but the government stole all the money from the power companies last month to pay the government employees. So our power is dependant solely on nothing breaking as there is no money to fix it. PLEASE BE IN PRAYER THAT ONE OF THE MEN WANTING TO BE PRESIDENT WILL BE ABLE TO FULLY TAKE POWER. Right now they are both playing a game of "If I can't have it, nobody gets it." at the expense of about 16 million people."
"As you know, since October we have been having political problems. These problems, up until now, have not been too openly visible. This last week, that has started to change. We are starting to see a serious turn in the economy and stability here. There have been at least 5 banks that have closed the doors to all their branches here in Ivory Coast. We have also seen a diminished stock in all the grocery stores and markets. All the sanctions and financial blocks are starting to really take effect. The country is out of gas, money and probably very shortly food. For the time being we have power and water, but the government stole all the money from the power companies last month to pay the government employees. So our power is dependant solely on nothing breaking as there is no money to fix it. PLEASE BE IN PRAYER THAT ONE OF THE MEN WANTING TO BE PRESIDENT WILL BE ABLE TO FULLY TAKE POWER. Right now they are both playing a game of "If I can't have it, nobody gets it." at the expense of about 16 million people."
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Visas!
Hallelujah! Kristine called today with good news - she got the same visas I received - 2 year, multi-entry for Ghana, 1 year multi-entry for Ivory Coast. Now we wait to hear from the travel agent. In the mean time I'm trying to figure out how to pack to live someplace I've never visited!
When I attended BBTI (Baptist Bible Translators Institute), I went to school with the Charlie Luther family, missionaries to Takoradi, Ghana. They are 6 hours drive from Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire. In fact, they even took some transformers into Ghana for me when they sent their container. We were hoping to see each other on the field someday. Wouldn't you know it that the Lord knew I was going to need to go to Takoradi until I could go to Ivory Coast?? Yep, that's the city where Kristine and I are going. In fact, the Lord even gave us a beautiful home to rent for the next 6 months. The house is owned by another American missionary family on furlough. I think God had this in the works for a while.
When I attended BBTI (Baptist Bible Translators Institute), I went to school with the Charlie Luther family, missionaries to Takoradi, Ghana. They are 6 hours drive from Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire. In fact, they even took some transformers into Ghana for me when they sent their container. We were hoping to see each other on the field someday. Wouldn't you know it that the Lord knew I was going to need to go to Takoradi until I could go to Ivory Coast?? Yep, that's the city where Kristine and I are going. In fact, the Lord even gave us a beautiful home to rent for the next 6 months. The house is owned by another American missionary family on furlough. I think God had this in the works for a while.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Finally in one place for awhile!
5,336 miles since December 30th. And only one wreck, which, thank the Lord was not in my vehicle. From Tyler, TX I had an uneventful trip to Chattanooga, TN. I spent a day visiting with my dad's family - Uncle Billy, Aunt Willowdean, Aunt Eloise, and Aunt Loretta.
From Chattanooga I drove to Princeton, NC to visit with my other family, the Worleys and their daughter, Ginger. I have lots of families! Sunday night, on the way home from church, Ginger and I were involved in a car accident. Praise the Lord, no one was seriously injured, but I'm sure the car was totaled. As we were coming around a dark curve on a country road we saw oncoming headlights moving too fast to make that curve. The Lord guided Ginger's hand and she was able to avoid a head-on collision at the last moment. Instead we had a side impact on the passenger front and rear doors. I'm sure grateful for side impact air bags! Thankfully the driver of the other car was not injured either. I'm feeling real bad for the Worleys though, as they are now without a car. :-(
Got back to Ronks, PA last night. Again an uneventful drive. Now, it's packing time and waiting time, as I attend the answers to my visa applications.
From Chattanooga I drove to Princeton, NC to visit with my other family, the Worleys and their daughter, Ginger. I have lots of families! Sunday night, on the way home from church, Ginger and I were involved in a car accident. Praise the Lord, no one was seriously injured, but I'm sure the car was totaled. As we were coming around a dark curve on a country road we saw oncoming headlights moving too fast to make that curve. The Lord guided Ginger's hand and she was able to avoid a head-on collision at the last moment. Instead we had a side impact on the passenger front and rear doors. I'm sure grateful for side impact air bags! Thankfully the driver of the other car was not injured either. I'm feeling real bad for the Worleys though, as they are now without a car. :-(
Got back to Ronks, PA last night. Again an uneventful drive. Now, it's packing time and waiting time, as I attend the answers to my visa applications.
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