First Three Days in Ghana, West Africa

Within the first few hours of arriving I went to the office in Tema by way of a trotro (this is a mini-van which has make shift seats). I found myself becoming quickly accustom with the people for i shared half a seat with a women. It was a great for me to begin to become accustom with the culture. I also have become very acquainted with Ghanaian foods. I have had fufu (finely smashed yams), Banku (fermented corn i think) and kenkaey (is another type of fermented corn). along with eating I have learned that not all your food is to be chewed, so that has been interesting! Silverware??? Nope a lot of the dishes you use your right hand (only).
On Saturday I went to the Akplae Village (which is the village were Enoch and his family grew up). Today I awoke at 5 in the morning to witness a former Priestess receive Christ, so we took her down to the river to be baptised. Following that I was a part of wedding ceremony (not for me) in which Enoch's sister was married. i had the invitation to deliver the communion meditation. This was my first time using an interpreter and I was a little intimidated by the ceremony for it was extremely different from anything that I have ever experienced! It was great though. The service lasted for about three to three and a half hours. There is a lot of dancing and then the sermon lasted for about an hour. A lot of this was apart of a traditional church service as well. Later today I witnessed one of Enoch's nieces receive Christ as well, so it was back to the river and there was much rejoicing! Only three days and I feel like I am right in the middle of it all!!! It is truly a great experience! O and i am getting use to the low water pressure and currently and cannot take a shower for there is no water (the city only lets the water flow to the people once a week or so for them to fill their tanks and then they shut it off). I will be leaving Tuesday for about a month where I will be living in a village about 8-10 hours or so north. I am not sure when I will have contact again but will update you when I get the chance!