We have been in Ghana for a week now and have had a lot of adventures but at the same time not a lot has happened. We have been trying to prepare our lessons. Joey and Spencer are working on their business classes, which they will teach their first introductory class on Friday.

Abbie and I taught our first ABC and All of Me classes today. Currently we only have two Primary 1 of First grade classes at the Presby School. We are hoping that we can get two more at the World Joy Zion school. Teaching has been a little harder than expected. The national language of Ghana is English but that does not mean that English is the main language spoken. It is interesting to try and speak to the children when they understand some things and not others. The children are well-behaved and seem to enjoy learning songs and being able to move around in the classroom. Hopefully we become more comfortable with teaching and the children will better understand us as we continue with the program.

Last night we had the opportunity of attending a baptism for Gloria. She is from Tema but is living with the Abu's for awhile. She helps out with the meals and other things around the house, so we have been able to get to know her over the past week. It was a wonderful experience. On our first Sunday at church, Joey received the assignment of speaking in church this week. I am excited to see whether they will have a translator for him or not. At church they speak both English and the native language, Twi, pronounced like Tree.

We are trying to learn the language, the Abu's niece, Esther has been teaching us some words when she comes over to the house to help with food. Yesterday was the first time we tried anything truly Ghanaian. We had Banku and Okra. The Banku is made with corn but tastes like strong sour dough. I had a hard time eating it but Joey really liked the okra. Usually they just feed us rice and chicken, which I can handle. Someday they are going to feed us Fufu, which is pounded cassava and plantains. It is really cool to watch them make. Margaret Abu (Mom Abu), says that they make it about three times a week.

Pictures to come later.