The first Monday after we arrived in Ghana we visited the Temple Complex, or at least that's what we call it! It is made up of three main buildings, the temple, a stake center and church administration offices. Then there is a whole building of missionary apartments.
The temple is compact and beautiful as would be expected. Sessions start every 2 hours starting at 10:30. We have tried to attend every week. That's no small feat because it's an hour away by taxi but we schedule other meetings with the administration or self-reliance people and try to get it all in on the same day.
The stake center handles all the Self-Reliance Programs for that area. It was most impressive!
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| Russell and Shelly Cannon |
Currently they have classes to train in
1. Education
2. Employment
3. Self-Employment
All day classes are held for 3 -7 days. There is a real emphasis on "follow through" Assignments are given, reported back and reported daily.
Self-Employment trains them in basic business skills on how to start a business
A promise is given that if they will follow the program exactly as outlined, they will find a job within 30 days.
That's quite a promise!
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| Temple Grounds |
 Stake Center |
Local Service Missionary Unit of Pathways
We visit this center at least once a week, meet with Elder John Koranteng, an Area Authority, who oversees all of West Africa for PEF. He's a great man with a warm inviting spirit and is excited about our plans in Ghana. There is a wonderful spirit of cooperation and mutual support. We just want to be a help to these programs and are exploring how we can best do that.
One thing we have determined is that we pick up where they leave off. We focus on businesses that are already established, to help them grow.
It's such a blessing to help people learn, grow, have work and support families.
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