Greetings everyone from Millie Vanderpool. I'm very blessed to have been the leader of the trips here in Mali and Ghana with the gals in Mali and then with everyone in Ghana. Words can't even begin to come out as to what I'd like to share. From the beginning we all got along as if I knew everyone for years. Hearing stories of the Mayville community and your churches made me feel like I've visited your churches. I will try to visit in the future as it seems like I already know you. That's what is great about being part of God's family we feel connected through the power of the Holy Spirit.
With each day, I saw each person be uplifted and transformed a little at a time in different ways. I know you will enjoy hearing their stories.
For all of you sponsoring children or providing clean water to a community, there are no words that even begin to thank you on behalf of those being blessed today and for generations to come.
I look forward to the future trips when we see outhouses (or bathrooms of some sort) washing areas, specic cooking preservation classes and so much more.
I know we will never take for granted a bathroom with privacy, clean water to drink, clean medical clinics,or our children being healthy and strong ever again. And the list goes on and on.
I will leave you for now, but, please know as your church advisor for World Vision you can call or email me at anytime with questions or if you want to sponsor more children. It will be my honor and blessing to do so.
As I close, I will end with a prayer- "Father God, please continue to wrap your arms of protection around those that came to Africa and protect their hearts and minds to what they say. Use it for your glory and purpose and show them the way in which you want them to use their experiences. We pray for those we left behind in Mali and Ghana and those we didn't get to meet. The orphans, street children, abused children and women, the ill, the doctors and teachers, WV staff- all we left behind that you give them their daily strength and they look up to you for it and be blessed each day in your presence. May many come to know your through our visit. Let them start asking questions to the right people who will lead them to you. Thank you, Father God, for this opportunity and we ask this all in your Son's name, Jesus. Amen
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