Cote D'Ivoire/Ghana Missions Trip 2018

While at the Ghanian border, Pastor Mary Pat led Alex, a border police, to the Lord before we crossed into Cote D’Ivoire
Pastor Bill sharing Jesus at the Ghana/ Cote D’Ivoire border crossing
Salvations at the bakery in the middle of the night! Taken during our long drive through Cote D’Ivoire
Bakery workers receiving Jesus
While we rested at the gas station on our long drive, the gas station night watchmen went with us to the bakery to translate the Gospel for the workers
Our Cote D’Ivoire family graciously welcomes and honors us with dinner
Pastor Mary Pat and Dr. Kouatti Kouadio Christian greeting our new friends in Cote D’Ivoire at a wonderful dinner the night we arrived. God was connecting hearts!
Our first day of ministry in Cote D’Ivoire
Mike meeting new friends on the street
Drawing the hungry hearts to our first outreach in a marketplace in Yamoussoukro
Rachel is testifying to the goodness of Jesus
One of the 44 who gave their lives to Jesus at our first outreach!
A young heart being transformed
This young man came forward after the group prayer and prayed out to make Jesus his Lord. Pastor Mary Pat prophesied over his life, that he has a powerful evangelistic call
This woman, Tatiana, gave her life to Jesus and then received healing and deliverance
Tatiana testifying that Jesus set her free of all body pain and blindness in her right eye since she was 2 years old
Rachel encourages this precious daughter during our first Cote D’Ivoire outreach
This girl received ministry and freedom from abuse in her past
Our second outreach site was in front of another bakery! 85 people came into the Kingdom of God. Everyone in the crowd who raised their hands for healing testified to being pain free
We were invited to minister at Pastor Elijah’s church in Yamoussoukro
Joining Pastor Elijah and his church members in joyful worship
Pastor Mary Pat preaches on the freedom Jesus brings
Mike demonstrating a person who needs spiritual freedom
Brenda and Rachel ministering to a young woman. Pastor Mary Pat was then able to minister deeply to her and her mother. They chose to renounce Islam and turn to Jesus!
We had an incredible night of ministry in the village of Gbelissou. Close to 200 people gave their lives to Jesus
Mike sharing with the attentive crowd at Gbelissou. Pastor Mary Pat then ministered healing. Among other significant healings, 12 people testified of healing in their eyes, and one woman was set free to paralyzing body pain she had endured for 5 years
The fields are ripe for harvest in Cote D’Ivoire
Pastor Bill blessing the children in the village
Pastor Mary Pat releasing healing over the crowd at the village of Gbelissou
Ivone , the mother of one of our Cote D’Ivorian contacts (on the right) was healed of paralyzing pain in her waist and knees. She had the pain for several years, but now can bend and walk without pain!
The treasure of Cote D’Ivoire
Intercession for a young man named Jeremiah. While praying, he was able to begin moving his formerly paralyzed hands and feet. The power of God touched him and we are continuing to contend for his full restoration
Pastor Samuel’s spiritual son David appears in his first FMI drama
Our new Cote D’Ivoire family helping at the outreach in the Grand Marche (a bustling city market)
Watching our drama at the Grand Marche
Pastor Bill and Marie Helen, our translator, leading these hearts to the King
18 people received salvation at the Grande Marche
Rachel leads this precious woman in a prayer of salvation
Pastor Bill and Christian leading this man to Jesus
The team was invited to minister with Christian Missionary Alliance at MIE church in Yamoussoukro. This church is where many of our contacts in Cote D’Ivoire attend.
Pastor Bill preached a lively message while our faithful friend, Marie Helen, translated.
Believers at MIE Church listening as Pastor Bill preaches
The pastor of the MIE Church welcomes our team.
Our beautiful Cote D’Ivoire family (left to right): Christian, Florent, David (from Ghana), Thomas, and Marie Helen
Pastor Bill is with Thomas, who agreed to travel to Kingdom Bible School in Ghana with our team. With amazing childlike faith, he joined our team even though he knows very little English. Thomas helped us at all the Cote D’Ivoire police checks and border, speaking French on our behalf. Such a blessing! He’s looking forward to receiving at Kingdom Bible School
Pastor Mary Pat making heart connections with our Cote D’Ivoire family, Florent and Marie Helen
While spending the night in front of a bakery on our way to the Ghanian border, our team met Said (Pronounced “Sigh-eed”). Said gave his life to Jesus, turning from Islam and embracing the new life that Jesus gives!
Brenda sharing Jesus’ love with some Muslim school children on our way to Ghana North.
Brenda, Rachel and Mike pose for a shot on our way to Northern Ghana. Kingdom Bible School, here we come!
Our newly expanded church pavilion on our 22 acres in Sawla
The pavilion has a new metal roof, enlarged floor and side walls
We provide tents for the Kingdom Bible School (KBS) participants for the week, as well as meals- and of course, deep spiritual impartation!
Settling in to their home-away-from-home
Giggling at the camera
Eager KBS participants
Entering Kingdom Bible School! Spiritual sons David (Ghana) and Thomas (Cote D’Ivoire) have been helping Pastor Mary Pat navigate after she injured her foot in Cote D’Ivoire
Pastor Mary Pat affirming the leaders of the 10 Life Christian Center Branches represented at KBS. This year’s KBS was specifically geared toward deeper training for the pastors and leaders
Pastor Mary Pat and Pastor Bill with the Life Christian Center church leaders
Pastor Emmanuel- a faithful servant and long-time friend. He is the pastor of the Life Christian Center branch at Tuna
Pastor Bill and Elder Prince- enjoying fellowship
Pastors and leaders receiving with joy
Worshipping the King
Pastor Paul, leader of the Sawla branch
Our translator shows us a glimpse of the Father’s heart
Pastor Mary Pat prophesied over this little boy, named Israel- soon he’ll be heading to the nations, including Israel! As soon as she finished prophesying, he raised his hands and clapped with excitement.
Each KBS participant gets a notebook to take down notes during the sessions. This woman is sharing the picture she drew representing a person experiencing the Presence of God. This is something new for many of the students!
Receiving truth
David, Pastor Mary Pat, and Thomas on the first day of KBS
Rachel imparting to the students
Mike sharing a personal testimony of forgiveness
Brenda sharing a testimony
The first session of KBS ended with a fiery time of worship
Our new walls came in handy as we encouraged the students to relax and receive during the worship
Our Cote D’Ivoirian friend Thomas in the presence of Jesus
Connecting with the Lover of her soul
Soaking in the worship
Abandoned to the King
Energetic worship to the Creator!
During the worship team, Thomas saw a vision of Jesus and saw Him ministering to this woman. She went on to have encounters and visions of Jesus during our soaking times the following mornings
Here she is, full of joy in worship!
Pastor Bill sharing with joy
Dunamis power!
After teaching about true repentence and humility as the keys to intimacy, Pastor Mary Pat led the Bible School into a time of deep and intimate repentance before the Lord
Going lower still
Carried into repentance
Our soaking time in the morning- we start each day laying down to receive from the Lord
Pastor Mary Pat unpacks Ezekiel 47 and the importance of full immersion into the presence of God
Pastor Mary Pat answering KBS students’ meaningful questions after her teaching session
Mike, Pastor Mary Pat and Thomas demonstrating the solar audio Bible that FMI plans to use to developBible listening groups in Ghana
Eager students copying the notes on the white boards
Future KBS student
Ghanian woman sharing a vision she experienced during soaking
Impromptu drama illustrating Ezekiel 47
Hearts engaged as Pastor Bill teaches on forgiveness
Rachel shares a testimony of inner healing and forgiveness
A precious daughter receiving from her Heavenly Father
We were able to bless the KBS participants with New Testaments- these children were very proud to receive some
Pastor Mary Pat ministering despite her ankle injury- Jesus is more than enough!
Pastor Mary Pat sharing final lessons with the KBS students
Mama Vera beaming at the Sawla Sunday morning church service- the culmination of KBS
Sharing with joy- our friends in the North made these crutches for Pastor Mary Pat with great love and care
Pastor Samuel leading the Sawla church service
The team performing a version of the “Box” Skit for the Sawla church service
Prince, one of the leaders in the Sawla church, was able to translate for Thomas using an indigenous language used in both Cote D’Ivoire and Ghana. How amazing!
We so enjoyed getting close to David during our trip
Handing out KBS certificates to those who completed the week
Gideon proudly displaying his KBS certificate- Gideon helped us last year on our village outreach, and has a deep, quiet love for Jesus
The KBS certificates offer a special opportunity to affirm and bless our KBS participants
Thomas receiving his KBS certificate- what faith he displayed in listening to the Lord and changing his plans to travel with us for the week!
Pastor Mary Pat casting vision and praying with a group of young go-getters, all from the same village. Looking forward to what the Lord will do in their midst!
Pastor Mary Pat giving this sweet girl her very own New Testament
Rachel with one of the older KBS participants- this woman was always one of the first ones to lay down with us in our morning soaking times. We know the Lord will reward her heart, as we are continuing to believe for healing in her foot.
The Gokees with Esther and Lydia, Pastor Samuel and Mama Vera’s daughters. We have known them since they were very young, and it is such a blessing to see the beautiful and confident women they have grown up to be!