BACK IN GHANA

It is great to be back in Tamale. A lot has happened while we were gone. As some of you are aware, Moses was involved in a motorcycle accident. He risked his life to avoid colliding with a man on a bicycle; the cyclist had no lights or reflectors while riding at night. His quick action saved the life of the man. Moses however, injured both legs; he was without the use of his legs for 6 weeks. We thank the Lord for Moses who is not only able to walk but is riding his motorcycle again. Hallelujah!!

Also, because of unrest the northern region of Ghana was put under curfew. No one was allowed to go outside their homes between the hours of 6 PM and 6 AM.

MEXICO

One of the highlights of our last trip home was an opportunity to visit the Universidad De Montemorelos, Mexico. A team of 12 dentists are coming along with the Director of Dentistry of the university. Dr. Francisco Diaz-Granada will be leading a team of Ophthalmologists in the near future to Alabaster Project in Tamale.

In the previous column is a picture of Dr. Francisco Diaz-Granada and his wife Angie, who is a dentist, and his two daughters, Valarie and Sarah. Dr. Francisco is currently training to become an ophthalmologist. After completion he and his family will move to Tamale, to be the resident ophthalmologist at the Alabaster Project eye clinic. This is truly the fulfillment of a vision given early to King and started by Dr. Jim Chamberlain who is an optometrist and pastor in Fernandina Beach, FL. Dr. Chamberlain helped establish the eye clinic and was instrumental in the design of the surgical facility that will be used by Dr. Francisco and others.

HOUSE OF JOSEPH

Above is a picture taken with the director of the Tamale Children’s Home, one of several charitable organizations we have partnered with in the Tamale area. Each year the Lord has blessed us with a great yield from our farm. This produce is stored at our compound here at Bethany Village. God has put it on our hearts to provide for the widows and orphans during the months of March, April and May when there is usually a shortage of food in the villages. There are several reasons for this shortage, but the main reason is the average farmer does not farm enough to feed his family for the whole year. Combine this with the lack of education or knowledge about food preservation, and you have a recipe for malnutrition and famine. While most of the world has the use of electricity to help store food, most of the people in the northern region of Ghana have yet to receive electricity in their villages. On the next page is a picture of the widows of the Gbullum Church. The church at Gbullum started with 60-80 members and over the past twenty years, due to persecution, the church now consist of only these widows.

MINISTRY SCHOOL BUILDING

Construction of the ministry school building is continuing. During our absence, the concrete cured and the wooden supports removed. The electrical wires have been installed. We are in the process of plastering the walls. We have started on the terrazzo floors, and believing God for the funds to put in doors and windows. God has been very faithful and we trust Him completely to finish the work. A picture of the progress is shown on the next page.

VISITOR FROM CHAPIN, SC

We were blessed to have Ken Magee of Chapin, South Carolina to come and see what God is doing here in Ghana. Ken worked with us for 10 days and we were sad to see him go. God has blessed us with wonderful friends and we count it a privilege to have Ken as a brother. He worked on our van, and helped with discipleship in the villages. We gave him some dental training and he helped in the dental clinic. God bless you Ken.

BENTON AND ELYSE

This is Benton’s last year of school and he has a full schedule. He has taken the SAT and scored very well. So many friends have prayed for him. Thanks for your prayers.

Elyse is starting the ninth grade and she is excited about her curriculum. Because her level of comprehension is at the twelfth grade level, I have been able to combine several of their classes for the last two years. What a blessing that has been!!!

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Alabaster Project National Directors for Ghana and Mali – people who can speak French for Mali.

Pray for additional workers in the areas of:

Administration
Bible Teaching
Farm Managing
Mechanics
Eye care
Dental care
Writing grants for Alabaster Project Ministries

Please mail all contributions for Alabaster Project to:
Alabaster Project Ministries
P. O. Box 15008
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035

To contact the Hammonds in Ghana Write to: 
Alabaster Project Ministries
P. O. Box ER324
Tamale, Ghana
West Africa

Or Email: alabasterproject@gmail.com