Baptist Mid-Missions
We ventured out on the road to Tumu last Thursday in search of a Baptist missions compound that we had been told was on the out-skirts of town. We found it without too much trouble and had a nice visit with Jim and Rosie, some missionaries from New York who have been serving here since 2003. They are veteran missionaries, having lived in the Central African Republic and Ivory Coast before coming to Ghana. Currently, their main ministry is teaching at the Bible college for pastors-in-training run by Baptist Mid-Missions. Apparently, Baptist Mid-Missions is a missions organization affiliated with the “Regular Baptists” (check with Dr. Fairless if you want to know what that means) and has operated the Bible school and other ministries here in Wa for more than 50 years. Jim and Rosie seemed pleased to hear some American English and we enjoyed hearing about some of their many experiences here.

Rescue Mission

Last Tuesday Dani accompanied a friend from church, Felicia, to her home/workplace. Although only 22 years old, Felicia is the housemother for a group of teenage girls at the “Rescue Mission.” The girls are from nearby villages; some are orphans. None of them (Felicia included) ever attended school, so they are unable to read or write. For that reason, being part of the “Rescue Mission” is a huge blessing for these girls. During the day they learn vocational skills in sewing, so they will be able to make a living. The mission runs a small sewing shop, which generates enough income for the girls to buy food. When asked what the girls like to eat, the housemother responded, “Well, they really like to eat rice, but that is too expensive, so we usually have Tee Zed [cornmeal porridge].” The mission house has a spare room which was used as a school room, back when the mission had enough funds to hire an evening tutor. Now, we are looking into ways to help the girls get a new teacher. Please keep them in your prayers.

Motorbike License

Phil got his motorbike license today. He had been trying to arrange for someone to take him to the licensing office for the last two weeks. The man who went with him was surprised how quickly Phil was able to get the license (only two hours!). Our German housemate waited three or four hours and still had to go back the next day. In addition, Phil didn’t have to pay any extra “fees” or fill out extraneous paper work. (The license had been a prayer request for the last few days, and we think God gave Phil favor with the licensing officials). Phil is quite excited to have the license. He has access to a motorbike, so now he can go to the village on his own instead of relying on someone else to take him. Once we get a helmet for Dani, she’ll be able to come along as well.


Dagaare language (For John and Gary)

Due to the special request from some wonderful friends, we are sharing some Dagaare phrases with you all!

Angsomaa. (Good morning)
Esee. (Response to ‘good morning’)
YE de zimaane? (Was the night good?)
Eee. (Yes)

Fo ngmenaa. (Good afternoon to you)
Ngmenaa tae. (Response to ‘good afternoon’ [literally means ‘the sun has reached’])

Fo zimaane. (Good evening to you)
Zie maane. (Response to good evening)

Fo be song? (Are you well/How are you?)
N be song. (I am well/fine.)
Ka toma? (How’s work?/ And what about work?)

I yuori la bong? (What is your name?)
N yuori la ________ (my name is_________)
N nyE la yuomo lezare ne ata. (I am 23 years old. [Literally: I see 23 years])

N zannEE Dagaare. (I am learning Dagaare)
N gere dio. (I am going home)

N gere la ka n kpaare kpolo. (I am going to collect chicken feed)
OnO la a te bidEngdEngE sobO. (He is the first born)
N taa la donne ane noore. (I have animals and poultry.)
N daara kombie. (I am buying onions)
BadEr da kpi-e la. (Spider died)
Fo ninge. (Your face.)
John taa la ninge boO. (John has goat face)