The Latest Scoop!

I was able to make contact yesterday with the missionary from Togo (where we hope to spend some time serving) and we had a good conversation. I am still not 100% sure what it is that we will be doing in Togo but I can at least say, it looks like we will be working in both Ghana and Togo. There is a huge need in Togo for those with the skills and abilities that God has blessed us with. I say, it looks like we may be going, as there are still a couple of issues that need to be worked out. But unless the Lord keeps them from being worked out, Sharon (the missionary) would love to have us come to Togo. Adeta, which is in the Southern part of Togo has many needs. Sharon works in a mission run hospital and says there is a need for a full time maintenance worker, as well as construction workers for the new maternity ward that will soon be under construction. I, can fit into either of these roles easily, there is also a few roles at the hospital in Adeta that my wife could easily fill. There is also a possibility that they could have us go to Mango in the northern part of Togo. In Mango they are just about to break ground on a brand new hospital, so there will be plenty of construction work that needs done there. There is also a guest house where those who come for short term trips can stay. Kelly would be able to assist in the day to day operations of the guest house as the lady who currently runs it has her hands full. Sharon works with a team of missionaries in Adeta and Mango and is contacting them and explaining to them that we are interested in coming along side them and helping in any way that God so leads us. She wants to let her team mates know about our skills and abilities so that they can decide as a team where we would fit best in there ministry.

That is the latest news I have in regards to where we will be going, the latest on when we go still depends on our visas. I recently made airline reservations for Jan 29th to leave for Africa and a return flight on July 27th. It is truly exciting to think that if all goes well we will be leaving for Africa in just 3 months. As I said these dates are target dates as this is when the missionaries in Ghana would like us to arrive. The dates are dependent on when we are able to get our visas and also on the length of the visas the Embassies will give us. Our friends who are currently in Ghana applied for a 90 day visa and only received a 60 day visa. We hope to be able to spend 90 days in both Ghana and Togo but at this time only the Lord knows how long we will be there. The flight reservations are just reservations, they are also able to be changed at any time with no cost to us. Once we book the flights that all changes but God has opened so many doors, some that I thought would never be open, that I am confident that this trip is exactly what He wants us to be doing at this time in our lives.

If anyone who reads this blog has any questions, please do not hesitate to leave your questions as a comment, I will do my best to answer any questions we receive.

Please pray, that God will direct me to the people and places that I need to be in order to share our vision with those God has already prepared to help us financially to get to Africa. Our church has said that they will be our sending agency and that our funds can be sent to them on our behalf. If you are reading this blog and feel led to give to our trip please check back. As soon as an account has been set up, I will let you know how you can help out.


Thank you for your prayers,
Gary Phillips and family