Were Getting There, Still Many Questions!

Well, it is looking like we are going to be leaving around the same time as we had originally planned. We will be spending about 3 months in Kodzobi, Ghana and then heading to Mango, Togo and working on the construction on the new hospital until the end of June. A that time we may be heading to Adeta, Togo (or we could just spend the entire time in Mango). Where we will work on the existing hospital before heading back to Ghana. We will try to plan it so that our last 7 to 10 days are spent in Ghana with the Butler's before we have to return home. If anything, we may have to push our departure date back 2 or 3 weeks so that we can make all the timing work out. So, we look to be leaving some time between Jan 29th and Feb 18th and arriving back home some time between July 29 and August 18. None of this is definite yet, just as soon as I know definite information, you can be sure that I will get it posted on here so that you can read about it.

As for the finances, I am still relying on God to provide the necessary finances to get us there. I believe that He has asked us to go and that He has a plan for getting us the needed finances. In the meantime, I am contacting Churches to see if we can go and share our ministry with them. I have contacted many and am waiting to hear back from many. I currently have 3 who would like us to come and share with them but am waiting for them to give us a date to come. I have also contacted Christian business owners and have shared with them about our ministry. All those I have met with have agreed to help us but have not given us a $ amount. Individuals who have heard about our trip have also said that they would like to help us. We received our first check tonight from an individual, two others have told us they plan to support us. God is already starting to show Himself faithful, this is perfect timing as we need to start our vaccines this week. Many have come forth with advice or concerns and this has proven to be very helpful as I have never tried to do anything like this before and am learning much.

Thanks for praying but please don't stop. There are many unanswered questions and much money still needs to be committed before we can purchase visas, get our vaccines and ship a barrel of tools and food over. All of which need to happen in the very near future (3 to 4 weeks) and will cost approximately $3500.00. As soon as that is all done it will be getting close to time to purchase our airline tickets, approximately $9000.00. I can't wait to see how God is going to provide for these needs.

Gary Phillips