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Keiser Reports From Ghana - April

(Faith & Victory : July 1984)
 
Ghana, W. Africa (Apr. 7)-Dear Sis. Maybelle, workers at the Print Shop, and saints scattered abroad: Greetings in the lovely name of Jesus. Once again we come your way from Ghana with good news of the Church work here. 

God is adding to the Church daily such as should be saved. Hardly a service goes by but what someone comes forward to get saved. Bro. Jim Akwasi, Bro. James Badu, and I revisited one of the two villages previously visited. We had a night service outside by lantern light. Both villagers came together for this service. In order to sit down, they carried benches on their heads (about three miles). The bugs were bad, in and out of our clothing, biting, and it was so hot, but the service was very profitable. Three men were restored back to the Lord. We spent the night in the village and early the next morning the two brothers had a service in the village for those who would be going to their "farms" to work. 

We are painting the mission house now. The outside is finished, the outside doors have been hung, but the carpenter still has to put louvers in the bedroom and bathroom windows. We can't finish the inside bedroom walls until this is done as this is the rainy season now and the wind blows in water. 

Bro. Jim has planted tapioca (one of their main foods), okra, tomatoes, onions, and everything is doing well. . . . It is very hot here, but God is helping me. I have lost quite a bit of weight, but keep fairly well. 

We all send our love to you and "me da wasi" (thank you) for the letters received and the offerings enclosed. 

Your missionary to Ghana, 

-Sis. Dorothy Keiser
 

Keiser Reports From Ghana - May

(Faith & Victory : June 1984)
 
Ghana, W. Africa (May 13)-Dear saints at the Print Shop, and scattered abroad: Greetings in the lovely name of Jesus. Once again we come your way with news concerning the work of God here in Ghana. The pastors here are Bro. Appeah who is at Tano Kwaemu; Bro. James Badu who is at Afrancho; and Bro. Jim Akwasi who is here in Akumadan-Ash. These are all dedicated young brethren. Pray much for them that their ministry will be effective where God has placed them. They are fighting against many forms of sin, including idol worship and witchcraft. 

Bro. Jim Akwasi and I have been invited to Port Harcourt in River State, Nigeria, to hold a meeting. We hope to leave here either in the first or second week of June, if things can be arranged. On our return, we are planning a street meeting (three days) in Techiman, a village about fifteen miles from here, with the desire to start a new work there in the future. 

The mission house is finished, and we should be occupying it on May 18. It has been a real burden on the brothers and myself, and we are all glad and rejoicing to see the work accomplished. Sand has been delivered to start making blocks for the chapel. We will build as quickly as God supplies for the need. The work is going forward and I am very much encouraged with the progress made. When we get settled, I intend to learn the language and get into a prayer and fasting and visitation program. They now have a 5:30 a. m. prayer meeting six mornings a week, and as many as thirty or more come out.
 
We have a young crippled brother in the congregation here. From his waist up he is a normal person, but he is not able to walk on undeveloped legs. He gets around in a crawling position. He is worthy. His name is Maxwell, and he is a single man. Because of his physical condition, his work ability is limited. If he had a three-wheeled cycle (with a motor on it), it would be a real blessing to him. They figure the cost is about $300.00. 

All of the saints in Ghana send their love to all the saints scattered abroad. We desire continued prayer for the work here. 

Your missionary to Ghana, 

-Sis. Dorothy Keiser 

(It was with thankful hearts that the above report was received on May 21. Sis. Keiser expressed in some letters to other saints that a garden has been planted and is looking really good. Some much needed rain has been received, too. Sis. Keiser has to go about 65 miles to get her mail. With transportation being very limited and poor, she is not able to get it regularly. She made no mention of trouble of any kind. We are truly thankful for God's protection over her, and for answering prayer that contact has been restored. -Editor]
 

Keiser Reports From Ghana - August (?)

(Faith & Victory : September 1984)
 
Greetings of Christian love to all in Jesus' dear name. 

We are in our rainy season now. It does hinder church-going some. We don't have roads, nor cars to ride in. In fact, everyone walks, so when the heavy rains come, people just stay home. There is mud everywhere, but everyone is so thankful for the rain which has been bountiful this year. Everything is so lush and green. Things grow quickly here. You can just put the limb of a tree in the ground and it grows. Bro. Jim has done a lot of "limb" shrub and flower planting. He started before we moved into the mission house and everything looks really nice. It takes quite a while to clear as the land-stumps come out gradually. 

I want all the saints to know there is no war going on here. The whole world is corrupt and Ghana has her share of it, but the door is wide open. I am free everywhere. There has never been anyone even to see my passport. I am possibly safer here than in the United States. Just pray that the doors will stay open to the gospel. 

I am very happy for the way God has worked in Ghana. Bro. James Badu is picking up the work at Afrancho. He has given up a higher education course for the pastorship. He is a single brother, 24 years old, but I feel he will be married soon. Bro. Appiah has taken the work at Tano Kwaemu and Bro. Jim Akwasi is here. There are five young brothers that I have great confidence in along with the other teachers and preachers amongst us. 

We are planning another street meeting this week end. A man from an apostolic church here is loaning us the loud speaker system. I know by the time you get this letter that the meeting will be history, but we desire your prayers for the work here always. 

We are having to wait about three months to get checks cashed here so we feel it will take some time longer to build the church house. Furnishing the mission house was drawn out so long that everyone was worn out, so we feel it would be better to wait until we have enough funds to finish before we start to build. Meanwhile, we can concentrate on the work. There is always much to do. My work won't be done by January, 1985. If I feel by November like I do now, I will ask for another year in Ghana. By then I will have to see about my flight. If I can stay another year, we'll see the church house built and God can give us another work or two. Just pray that God will have His way in hearts. We have not long to labor at the most. My years of service are fast fleeing away. I keep well and have gone to native food and river water. I do love it here and could spend the rest of my natural life here if need be. God is so good to us. 

With much Christian love to everyone,

-Sis. Dorothy Keiser
 

Keiser Reports From Ghana - October (?)

(Faith & Victory : November 1984)
 
Dear Sis. Maybelle and all workers in the Print Shop and saints everywhere: Greetings of Christian love to all in Jesus' dear name. . . . 

We have just finished a three night crusade in the large village of Techiman which is about fifteen miles from here. The response was good. This is the second such meeting we have had here lately. 

The three-wheeled bicycle for Bro. Maxwell has been paid for. The next thing is for him to learn how to handle it on the roads which are so rough. Bro. Maxwell is very happy with it and I know he will be busier for the Lord. 

We have had a lot of rain lately and it's some­what cooler at night. The blankets I sent home for are feeling good, particularly towards morning. The rain keeps us from services some-no cars and no roads. It seems that we appreciate the meetings that much more when we have to miss some of them. . . .We'll close for now. 

Lots of love,

-Sis. Dorothy Keiser
 

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