Village of Hope: Right Before Our Eyes
February 29, 2008
Excerpts from Tommy’s March newsletter
TEMA, Ghana (BNc)- Peace is a second grader who came to us last year in May. She was orphaned, and the first thing I noticed about this child was how skinny she had become from lack of food. Then I noticed that she looked so sad. Then I saw that she never had anything to say. Read more
Wanted: Penpal for Patrick
February 3, 2008
By Tommy Drinnen, Village of Hope
Editor’s Note: This excerpt comes from Tommy’s February newsletter.
TEMA, GHANA (BNc)-The most important trait to learn living in a foreign culture as a missionary … steady! That’s a pretty good word to describe what is needed each day.
There are so many interruptions each day, so many unannounced surprises, so many “intruders” into your journey. For the most part, as I speak of intruders, I do not mean people — although sometimes they are — trying to steal away the mission — both long-term and the mission of the week or of the day. Read more
Village of Hope Inaugurates Buildings
January 28, 2008
by Fred Asare, Director, Village of Hope
TEMA, GHANA (BNc)- On January 12, the Village of Hope campus was specially opened to the general public (mostly churches of Christ) to present the work of the organization and to answer any questions.
On the same day, two buildings were commissioned: Brown House and the entire Tilton Education Building. All activities during the week were towards making the event a success, and everyone at the Village of Hope was involved. Read more
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