From Bob & Debbie Cole

We pray your help and blessings on Deanne as she goes on this mission trip to Ghana. Keep her strong mentally, physically and spiritually. Give her safe travels, energy and enthusiasm and an ability to be flexible when plans change.

We pray Lord for your boldness on Deanne to share the gospel. We pray for people’s hearts to be prepared by the Holy Spirit and that they would be receptive to the gospel when it is heard and spoken to them by your servant, Deanne. 

We pray that Deanne would get good rest when she sleeps and that she would have strength, perseverance and good health throughout the day and night to work with all her might as unto the Lord. 

We speak God's blessing on you Deanne as you "go" in Jesus' Name!
Bob & Debbie Cole

GOAL REACHED!!!

Deep appreciation to Lettie Roll, Kimberly Thomas, and Donna Brumfield!  Your contributions pushed us over the the goal . . . THANK YOU!!

38 Hours until Take-Off

First, a HUGE thank you to the contributors and donors who have made this trip possible.  You are amazing and GOD IS SOOOOO GOOD!  I will try my very best to keep this site updated daily but it is very dependent on internet service.  To God be all the glory, His mercies are everlasting, and His grace has been, is, and will be ABUNDANT!

New Contributions!

Big thank you's to friends Imalee Crow, Susan Wood, and Kevin Burns for their very needed contributions! YOU are LOVED!

Contribution!

Thank you, Kim Seaberry Smith!  Thank you, Marshall Lawrence!  Thank you, Pam Simmonds!

Deeper, Deeper In the Love of Jesus

Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.

Refrain

O deeper yet, I pray,
And higher every day,
And wiser, blessèd Lord,
In Thy precious, holy Word.

.... Charles Jones, 1900

MISSION PURPOSE

The Spring 2013 Great Ghana Adventure will do the following:
1. Feed 4 Muslim villages (approx. 2,000 people)
2. Distribute good bibles, men's ties, lace hankies, and women's necklaces to the ministers and leadership
3. Distribute New Testaments to the 900 children of Central Assemblies elementary school
4. Provide the funds to complete the windows of the ministry center
5. Deliver 5 boxes of college textbooks to Southern Ghana Bible College in Salt Pond plus ties, necklaces, & hankies for the ministry students.
6. Preach the gospel at Central Assemblies Church in Agona Swedru, at the 4 feeding programs, and at the college
7. Lead a women's conference on "Being a Woman of Value"
8. Teach a conference to ministers, church leadership, and business owners in the Central District . . Simple Project Management
9. Learn to dance during worship.
10. Teach new songs to children in preparation for Palm Sunday service.
11. Design the computer lab at the ministry center.
12. Design the prayer garden at the ministry center.

Are YOU a part of this? THEY/I/GOD NEEDS YOU!

Go Ye

I did not read an option in the Great Commission.

Are Missions as Important Today?

This song was written in 1870.  Through the writer, we see a burning desire to reach the lost.

O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling, 
 to tell to all the world that God is light, 
 that he who made all nations is not willing 
 one soul should perish, lost in shades of night. 
Refrain:
 Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace;
 tidings of Jesus, redemption and release. 

2. Behold how many thousands still are lying 
 bound in the darksome prisonhouse of sin, 
 with none to tell them of the Savior's dying, 
 or of the life he died for them to win. 
 (Refrain) 

3. Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation 
 that God, in whom they live and move, is love; 
 tell how he stooped to save his lost creation, 
 and died on earth that we might live above. 
 (Refrain) 

4. Give of thine own to bear the message glorious; 
 give of thy wealth to speed them on their way; 
 pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious; 
 O Zion, haste to bring the brighter day. 
 (Refrain) 

Contributions - HALLELUJAH!

BIG thank you to Mike Curry and to Carol J. Ross!  Doing the HAPPY DANCE!

Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Breathe on me, breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love,
And do what Thou wouldst do.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with Thee I will one will,
To do and to endure.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
Blend all my soul with Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.

Breathe on me, breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.

....Edwin Hatch, 1878

On My Knees, so so grateful . . .

Financial goal for Ghana 2013 is so, so close but you know what? That's always been in God's hands anyhow, and He brings me to my knees time after time with His goodness. This love for Ghana came from Him . . He wanted me to hear His heartbeat.

Cushing OK Loves Ghana!

Thank you, Pastor Kevin and Wendy Clouse and the beautiful congregation of First Church of God!  Once again, you give and give and give!

Thank You, Debbie & Bob!

Thank you, Pastor Bob and Debbie Cole, for your very generous support.  WOW!

REGIFTING FOR THE MINISTERS OF GHANA

On this trip the plan is to shower the men and women ministers and leaders of Central Assemblies of Agona Swedru and also South Ghana Bible College.  A variety of men's ties and women's necklaces are going to be given to every attendee.  That is in addition to the beautiful preaching bibles for the ministers of Central Assemblies and the New Testaments for the children.  I am already seeing the happy faces!

CLINTON OKLAHOMA

Thank you, Pastor Roy & Donna Dobbs . . . you blessed!  First Church of God has been our home church in our hearts since we've lived in Oklahoma, and you both have been in our family for a very long time.  Thank you!

Somebody's Praying . . .

The road is long and lonely on so many days.  Ministry takes a toll both to the body and the soul, and your prayers are felt, especially tonight.  Thank you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OdjRZqi-oo
This song is ministering to me tonight. Click here.

Eastside Community Church, Muskogee OK

Received a love offering from this church, and because of their generosity, 50 Muslim families will be fed a nutritious meal.  That's in addition to the 74 bibles they donated!  THANK YOU!

Oklahoma Christian Women's Connection

The OK CWC has donated a sizable sum to the 2013 My Great Ghana Adventure!  This wonderful group of ladies do so much around the State of Oklahoma and around the world . . . they are definitely influencing their worlds for Christ.  Thank you!

My idea turned into a song!

Click on this to hear it!