Wednesday night worship at the Akpafu Odomi Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Akpafu Odomi is a village just north of Hohoe, in the Volta Region of Ghana, about 4 hours northeast of Ghana's capital Accra. It's small, but nonetheless, the congregation is vibrant and has an incredible music ministry. I always enjoy when I can visit them and listen to the choirs sing.
In 2003, a group from the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago traveled to Akpafu and helped work on the early stages of the chapel construction project. Additional funds given by Fouth Church allowed Akpafu to completely roof the chapel. In November, 2010, the church celebrated its 100th anniversary with a dedication of the finished chapel -- although there is still quite a bit of finishing work to be done.
Here, you can see some pictures of the anniversary celebration in 2010, and the construction in 2003:
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| The church choir, as the centennial service is about to begin. |
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| Rev. Francis Amenu, moderator of the EP Church, cutting the ribbon into the chapel. |
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| When Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, came to Ghana in June, 2003, this is what they found. The group worked alongside the residents of Akpafu Odomi, hauling sand and water from the river to make concrete blocks. |
Hi Josh:
ReplyDeleteMy name is Wendy Byard, and I am a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lapeer, Michigan, and its Mission Team. I have been following your blog and learning from your insights and videos. Thank you for all that you are doing and teaching us. Throughout the month of October, our church is focusing on missions and stewardship: opening our hearts and minds to serving God's causes. If you would like to share any of your thoughts with us about your mission and its importance, I will convey them at a church service. My email address is wkbyard@charter.net. Also, I might like to show the video. What are the people singing? Is this a church service? Thanks so much!
God bless you.
Wendy Byard
Hi Josh
DeleteCheck the I Love Akpafu group on Facebook. You may find discussion on the platform stimulating. You may also share your experience with the group.
Kind regards
Marlon