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You are here: Home / Ghana Build Team Updates / And The Heat Goes On

And The Heat Goes On

2020/02/10 By Kim Lawson

David Mensah’s brother Yaara Chief Joseph visited the site today. Pastor Peter, David’s other brother, has been working alongside the team all week. It was exceptionally hot today even though clouds helped shield us from the afternoon sun. There was no breeze and the humidity level is rising.

Pastor Charles shared with us this morning that a lion roars most when he has the least strength and power in order to scare and intimidate its prey. The Apostle Paul reminded the church in Ephesus that, although there was an enemy prowling around them, he has been conquered and left powerless. Psalm 82:6 tells us that we are all sons of God and carry His power within us so we should never be afraid to approach Him or be held back by the past.

In spite of the heat, it was literally “all hands on deck” today as dirt was carefully spread between the foundation walls in preparation for pouring some of the floors tomorrow. Steve S., John and Caleb wrestled a massive clump of dirt out of the way and everyone tossed rocks out of the dirt to create a smooth level surface in preparation for the cement.

Ellie, who will celebrate her 83rd birthday tomorrow, has done a wonderful job of equipping the local teachers. At the school, the lesson focused on the crucifixion and students were moved to hear about what Jesus endured for them. Paula has a great passion for telling the children about Christ and has developed a close relationship with them. Matt joined Isaac in the classroom today where students composed Haiku poetry as they learned about syllables.

After dinner this evening, several team members wrote notes and Scripture on pictures which will be given to the students tomorrow. Craig helped get water for the cooling system of a broken-down bus and in the process learned the names and their meanings of some of the high school students and teachers on the bus who were en route from Accra to Wa for a mathematics competition.

It is such a joy to see how willing everyone is to use their gifts and talents wherever they can, even when their minds and bodies are tired from the work and the heat.


The Three Brothers. Pastor Peter, Yaara Chief Joseph and Dr. David Mensah.
The shovelling goes on! (Brad, Pastor Peter, Jacqueline & Ben C.)
Meeting of the minds. (Craig & Dave)
Final foundation walls close to completion.
Water tour perspective of the dormitory build site. (Approximately 16,000 sq. ft. building!)
Panoramic view of the build site.
A painter was painting the school name and motto freehand on the exterior walls. The motto translated from Deg is “Knowledge is Power.”
Writing notes and John 3:16 verse to the students. (Kim, Brittany, Brad, Adrian & Isaac)

Filed Under: Ghana Build Team Updates

About Kim Lawson

Kim and her husband, Joe, own Lawson Home Improvements in Uxbridge, Ontario. They attend Uxbridge Baptist Church and have been involved in a variety of GRID and NEA teams. Kim is a member of the 2020 Ghana Build Team.

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  1. Martin and Caro-Claire Wiles says

    2020/02/11 at 11:18 pm

    Another good report Kim but it really blows the mind here to hear how much everyone pulls together and how much is accomplished each day . God bless you all and give you daily strength as you soon come to the end of this trip Prayers will be with you as you prepare to say good byes . Love to all

  2. Agnes Lobbezoo says

    2020/02/11 at 5:41 pm

    That is one big dormitory!

  3. Laurie says

    2020/02/11 at 4:40 pm

    Happy Birthday, Ellie!! Love, from Laurie and Victor

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