Team Reports

The Gift of Giving

“In everything I show you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35

Never before have I had God speak more directly to me. In February of 2008, I was fortunate to join a Strong Tower Bible Church women’s team in Ghana. This was my second trip to Sweetwater House and I knew the blessings that would unfold for me. On my first trip I had a wonderful relationship with Hayford and Janet. They were so helpful in directing me to many places in Accra to purchase the new furnishings for Sweetwater House. My respect and admiration for their family was bountiful as I saw how they worked hard, loved their family and loved God.

Today’s Choices has not only helped the girls that live in the Sweetwater House, but they have extended their support to the staff in making sure that they can provide for their families. And provide they did – purchasing land and building a home for Hayford’s family, debt free. My task was easy – laying out a plan for furniture and appliances and in three days it was complete. They had everything that they needed for their 6 children. As an Interior Designer, I have never been more blessed as I saw this house become a home where God will watch over them. God’s words have never been clearer –“ it is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Marcia Ledford
Ledford Interior Design

Photos: top left: Hayford, Abigail (oldest daughter and Sweetwater student), & Janet

bottom right: Abigail jokes with her mother, Janet, on moving day

Garments of Praise - Team Reports - 2007

The Lord blesses me with many opportunities to teach, learn and worship through the art of dance. I went to Ghana in the summer of 2007 with a great team of people. One of my responsibilities was to teach two dances to a group of incredible young ladies. While I was teaching them, I was being taught and blessed by their attitude, their smiles and most importantly by their desire to learn. I saw so much determination and joy in the beautiful faces of the girls. During one of our practices, I gave each girl a new dance skirt to wear and their excitement for one purple skirt was astounding. I went to Ghana to give, but I actually received more than I gave. I learned how to be stronger, how to be more appreciative and how to be more faithful to my God.

Forever changed
Stephanie Fitzgerald