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Whether we’re flying to West - [Beyond Their Power – Highlights from Central Baptist Church’s Missions Conference](https://consfords.com/beyond-their-power-missions-conference/) - Introduction: A Week that Stirred Our Hearts At Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas, the 2025 Missions Conference carried a powerful theme: “Beyond Their Power.”Throughout the week, every message built upon that theme—reminding us that when we surrender to God, He does far more than we could ever imagine. From the opening challenge on prayer - [How Prayer Transforms Our Faith Promise: Learning to Pray from Luke 11](https://consfords.com/how-prayer-transforms-our-faith-promise/) - Featured Scripture: “And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place… one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray.” — Luke 11:1 Introduction Some sermons tap you lightly. Others reach deep inside your soul and shake something loose. During our missions conference at Central Baptist Church - [I Will Run the Way of Thy Commandments — A Heart Enlarged for the Great Commission](https://consfords.com/i-will-run-the-way-of-thy-commandments/) - Psalm 119:32 — “I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.” At our recent Missions Conference at Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas, Pastor Matt Hudson preached a message that stirred my soul. His text came from Psalm 119:32, and he challenged every believer to pray the same simple - [Caleb’s Mountain and the City of Refuge – Why God Blesses Us to Bless Others](https://consfords.com/calebs-mountain-and-the-city-of-refuge/) - Featured Scripture: “Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day…”— Joshua 14:12 (KJV) Introduction: When God Gives the Mountain At our missions conference, Pastor Matt Hudson preached a message that reached deep into every missionary’s heart. His text came from Joshua 14, the story of Caleb standing before Joshua and - [Following God Fully](https://consfords.com/following-god-fully/) - “Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the Lord my God. And Moses sware on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon thy feet have trodden shall be thine inheritance… because thou hast wholly followed the Lord my God.” — Joshua 14:8-9 (KJV) - [Persistant Prayer | Keep Knocking: Lessons on Prayer from Luke 18](https://consfords.com/persistent-prayer/) - Just what I needed a message on persistant prayer! At our Missions Conference at Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas, Brother Nick Sutmaier preached a message I won’t forget. He took Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge and brought it to life with humor, warmth, and conviction. He told the story - [A Debt We Can Pay | Romans 1:14-16 | Missions Conference](https://consfords.com/debt-we-can-pay/) - At our Missions Conference at our home church, Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas, Brother Matt Hudson preached the Tuesday evening message. His sermon was a blessing and very thought-provoking. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to share a portion of what he said with you. “The Apostle Paul said in Romans 1:14–16, - [October 2025](https://consfords.com/october-2025/) - We continue to see the Lord’s hand guiding every step of our deputation travels! Your prayers mean more than we can say, and this month has been another vivid reminder that God truly answers prayer — even in airport terminals. We were able to be in the Missions Conference in Oklahoma City at Higher Plain - [November 2025 Mission Trip to Ghana](https://consfords.com/november-2025-mission-trip-to-ghana/) - Our November 2025 Mission Trip to Ghana was a journey of faith, fellowship, and unforgettable memories. From the first travel day through ministry in Takoradi and our return home, every moment showed the Lord’s guiding hand. Below you’ll find a daily summary with links to the full posts. Thank you for praying, giving, and following - [Returning from Ghana to Texas](https://consfords.com/returning-from-ghana-to-texas/) - A Long Journey Home We left Accra on time. The flight from Accra to Washington was smooth and uneventful. I sat next to a man named Tom, who grew up in Takoradi and moved to the United States in the 1970s. When he saw me reading my Bible, he asked if I was a Christian. - [Starting the Trip Back Home](https://consfords.com/trip-back-home-from-ghana/) - We got up early this morning and had breakfast with the Ruckmans. Mrs. Ruckman got up before sunrise and made pancakes and eggs for us. She is such a good hostess! Dave and I nicknamed her “The Flash” because she’s always running from one project to the next. I’m so glad we got to come - [A Day in Busua: Evangelism, Ocean Breezes, and Sweet Memories](https://consfords.com/busua-ghana-missionary-trip/) - This morning started early with a fresh cup of coffee — and I sure do love good coffee. After breakfast, our whole group headed out to Busua, a small beach town we’ve loved for years. It’s one of those places where the breeze, the waves, and the sound of laughter make you thankful for simple - [Preaching in Kansaroado](https://consfords.com/preaching-in-kansaroado/) - This morning started early. We ate breakfast and got ready to leave before 7:30 a.m. School chapel begins at 8:00, and Sammy was invited to speak to the children for chapel. She did a great job telling the story of David and Goliath, and the students listened closely. While she told the story, we enjoyed - [A Hot Day, New Dresses, and Familiar Faces in Takoradi](https://consfords.com/missionaries-in-ghana-hot-day-and-familiar-faces/) - This morning started with a simple breakfast together before heading into town for a few errands. Sammy was excited to have some dresses made, so our first stop was the dress shop. The seamstress had Pinterest open on her phone, and Sammy scrolled through dozens of photos until she found a style she loved. When - [Monday in Takoradi, Ghana – A Day of Friendship, Faith, and Forward Vision](https://consfords.com/monday-in-takoradi-ghana/) - Monday in Takoradi, Ghana: Early Morning with Sammy This Monday in Takoradi, Ghana, started early for me—and for Sammy too. We were both up before the others, enjoying a peaceful morning while Dave and Gilbert got some extra rest. Sammy and I visited quietly, then made breakfast together: eggs, toast, sausage, and sweet mango. It - [A Sunday Full of Fellowship and Memories in Takoradi](https://consfords.com/sunday-in-takoradi-ghana/) - A Restful Night and a Refreshing Morning We all slept very well last night, and this morning we woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Mrs. Angie had made a delicious breakfast casserole, and Brother Ruckman—being a fellow coffee addict—brewed a great cup of coffee. It truly was the perfect start to our - [Trip from Accra to Takoradi – Safe Arrival and a Lesson in Patience](https://consfords.com/trip-from-accra-to-takoradi/) - Smooth Landing and a Warm Welcome We touched down in Accra right on schedule. From passport control to baggage claim, everything went incredibly smoothly—just an hour from touchdown to exit. Outside the terminal, our driver Paul was waiting, smiling and ready to help. We loaded our luggage into the van and told him we had - [Flight to Accra – Trusting God with Every Connection](https://consfords.com/flight-to-accra/) - Morning Reflections and a Slow Start After walking over ten miles through Washington, D.C. the day before, the three of us—Dave, Sammy, and I—slept like rocks. It’s amazing how a full day of sightseeing helps you rest well! We woke up refreshed, packed our bags, and spent a quiet morning sipping coffee and preparing for - [Washington, D.C. | Sightseeing Marathon | Amazing History](https://consfords.com/washington-dc-sightseeing-marathon/) - Early Morning Excitement We got up early on Thursday morning and headed into the capital with big plans for a full day of sightseeing. Washington, D.C. is packed with reminders of America’s spiritual heritage, and we were determined to take it all in. Museum of the Bible: God’s Word on Display Our first stop was - [Starting the Trip to Ghana](https://consfords.com/starting-the-trip-to-ghana/) - Meta Description (155 chars):Joe Consford begins his long-awaited journey back to Ghana! Read how improved health, family teamwork, and faith mark the start of this new missionary chapter. A Strong Start: Health, Hope, and Hard Work Yesterday I met with my doctor to go over my recent blood work. I already knew the numbers weren’t - [Missions Conference at Clinton IL](https://consfords.com/missions-conference-at-clinton-il/) - A Short Night and an Early Morning After arriving at my room around 2 a.m., I set my alarm for six. The detailed note waiting for me in the room gave me a full schedule of the weekend events, and I appreciated that organization! The pastor wanted all of the missionaries at the church by - [Answer to Prayer on the Flight](https://consfords.com/answer-to-prayer-on-the-flight/) - Leaving Rio Rancho After the missions conference in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, it was time to head home. On Thursday morning, I drove Pastor Brent Lenentine’s car back to his house. Then he kindly gave me a ride to the Albuquerque airport. The drive was filled with great conversation and laughter. Pastor Lenentine is one - [Rio Rancho Missions Conference](https://consfords.com/rio-rancho-missions-conference/) - Preparing for the Road Ahead After returning home from the missions conference at Higher Plain Baptist Church, I took a few days to catch up on some much-needed maintenance. The truck got a fresh oil change, the brakes were repaired, and everything was made road-ready for another round of missionary travel. That Wednesday evening, we - [On the Road for the Lord: Our Baptist Missionary Deputation Travels Across Texas and Beyond](https://consfords.com/baptist-missionary-deputation-travels/) - Our Baptist Missionary Deputation Travels are so much fun! I hope you follow allong as we go! It’s amazing how the Lord fills every week with blessings, surprises, and stories worth sharing. This past stretch of travel took us all over Texas and Louisiana, from Wylie to Sulphur to La Porte—and even up to Oklahoma - [Forgotten Names | Mathew Chapter 1](https://consfords.com/matthew-1-podcast-show-notes/) - Welcome back to Morning Meditations in the Word. Today, we step into the very first chapter of the New Testament: Matthew Chapter 1. Some people glance at it and think, “It’s just a list of names.” But if we slow down, we discover that every name tells a story. And together, they reveal how God - [How Hanukkah Got Started | Daniel Chapter 11](https://consfords.com/daniel-11-podcast/) - Theme Verse: “The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” (Daniel 11:32) Intro Welcome back to Morning Meditation with Joe Consford. Today we’re diving into one of the most intense and detailed chapters in all of Scripture: Daniel chapter 11. This chapter reads like history written in advance, filled with - [The Sons of Zadok: Faithful When Others Fell Away](https://consfords.com/sons-of-zadok/) - Intro Welcome to today’s Morning Meditation Podcast. In this episode we explore one of the Bible’s most overlooked, yet deeply inspiring legacies: the sons of Zadok. From the days of David and Solomon to Ezekiel’s vision of the restored temple, their story teaches us what it means to remain faithful when others fall away. Scripture - [Nimrod in the Bible | 1 Chronicles 1 | The Mighty Hunter Before the Lord](https://consfords.com/nimrod-in-the-bible/) - Intro Welcome back to The Morning Meditation. Each day we walk through Scripture, sometimes in places that feel dry, sometimes in passages filled with names, and sometimes in stories that leap off the page. But every part of God’s Word has truth for us. Today we begin in 1 Chronicles 1. At first, it looks - [August 2025 Prayer Letter](https://consfords.com/august-2025-prayer-letter/) - August 2025 The month of August has already been a whirlwind of activity as we press forward toward getting back to Ghana as soon as possible. We know that God is directing our steps, and our desire is to follow His leading every step of the way. We began the month with a meeting at - [September Prayer Letter 2025](https://consfords.com/september-prayer-letter-2025/) - September 2025 We want to thank you for your faithful prayers as we continue preparing to return to the mission field in Ghana. These past weeks have been full of blessings and opportunities, and we are excited to share a few highlights with you. Our recent missionary road trip took us through Louisiana and Texas, - [Walking Together on Our Missionary Deputation Journey](https://consfords.com/missionary-deputation-journey-2/) - Family Updates Monday morning started with familiar routines. Laura and Bonnie returned to their busy schedule at Central Baptist Christian School. Laura continues to serve as assistant principal while training someone to take her place before we leave for the mission field. Bonnie, now a senior, stays active in many areas of school and church. - [A Missionary Road Trip Full of Blessings](https://consfords.com/missionary-road-trip/) - By consford / September 22, 2025 After preaching in Pierre Part last week and saying goodbye to family in New Iberia, I packed up and turned in for the night. The prophets’ chamber at Temple Baptist Church in New Iberia is absolutely amazing, and I slept well—at least until 1:30 a.m., when I suddenly woke - [Best Deputation Practices: Lessons from a Week on the Road](https://consfords.com/best-deputation-practices/) - Deputation is getting busier every week! We’ve been working hard to fill the schedule and line up meetings, and now the calendar is completely full for the foreseeable future. On September 6, I left home and headed to Louisiana for several meetings, while Laura stayed behind to continue her work at Central Baptist Christian School. - [Author Joe Consford on the Thrivetime Show](https://consfords.com/author-joe-consford-on-the-thrivetime-show/) - I recently had the incredible privilege of being interviewed by Clay Clark on the Thrivetime Show. Clay is well known as America’s #1 business coach, and his program reaches thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who are looking for practical wisdom and motivation. To be featured on such a platform was both humbling and - [Deputation for a Missionary: Churches, Friends, and New Opportunities](https://consfords.com/deputation-for-a-missionary/) - When people ask me what deputation for a missionary looks like, I usually smile and say, “Buckle up—it’s never boring.” This past week has been proof of that. Between services in East Texas, catching up with old friends, and preparing for some exciting upcoming opportunities, God has reminded us once again that He’s in charge - [🎉 My Book Is Live – And It’s Laura’s Birthday! 🎉](https://consfords.com/book-launch-thats-my-goat-joe-consford/) - Today is a big day. Actually, it’s two big days wrapped into one.Not only is it Laura’s birthday, but it’s also the official release of my brand-new book: That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories Yes, you read that right. After years of writing, rewriting, laughing, and even a little sweating over the keyboard, - [Another Step in Our Missionary Deputation Journey Back to Ghana](https://consfords.com/missionary-deputation-journey/) - This past week was another exciting step in our missionary deputation journey as we prepare to return to Ghana, West Africa. God continues to open doors, and the calendar is filling quickly with meetings, conferences, and opportunities to share our burden for church planting and training national pastors. Calling Pastors and Lining Up Meetings Joe - [Missionary Stories by Joe Consford: A Week of Blessings, Milestones, and Moving Forward](https://consfords.com/missionary-stories-by-joe-consford/) - This past week was one of those weeks that remind me why I love sharing missionary stories. They are not just tales of faraway places but living testimonies of God’s faithfulness. Today I want to give you a glimpse into where we’ve been, what we’ve seen, and how the Lord continues to work in our - [Pre-Order the New Book By Joe Consford – That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories](https://consfords.com/book-by-joe-consford-preorder/) - Introduction – Big News from the Consford Family! The wait is over! After months of writing, editing, and drinking way too much coffee, I’m thrilled to announce that the ebook version of my new Book By Joe Consford is officially available for pre-purchase on Amazon. Click here to reserve your copy now on Amazon! This - [It’s Not About Football – Man Camp, Ministry, and Moving Forward](https://consfords.com/its-not-about-football/) - This past week was another great step on our road back to Ghana. Danny and I packed our bags and headed to Man Camp in Dwight, Illinois — a place we’ve been faithfully returning to for the past twelve years. Man Camp is technically a football camp, but as you’ll see, It’s Not About Football. - [New Book Announcement – Fellowship, Fried Steak, and Mission Stories from the Consfords](https://consfords.com/new-book-announcement-mission-stories/) - New Book Announcement – Fellowship, Fried Steak, and Mission Stories from the Road Big News: We Wrote a Book! We had a great week on the road—some good food, good friends, good preaching. But the highlight as getting to share some big news: I’ve got a book coming out. That’s right. After years of telling - [Raising Support to Return to Ghana – Consfords on the Road](https://consfords.com/raising-support-to-return-to-ghana/) - Raising Support to Return to Ghana: A Sunday on the Road Since we didn’t have any meetings scheduled for this Sunday—our only open Sunday until the end of the year—we decided to take the opportunity to visit some of our former supporting churches. Raising support to return to Ghana is our top priority, and rekindling - [The Road Back to AfricaJuly 23, 2025 | Missionary Adventure Blog | consfords.com](https://consfords.com/the-road-back-to-africa/) - After months of planning, prayer, and preparation, the day has finally come. Sunday, July 20, 2025, marked a significant milestone for our family—it was our first official day back on the road to present our ministry to Ghana and begin raising support to return to the mission field. It's hard to believe it's been 25 - [Missionary Adventure with the Consfords: A New Chapter Begins](https://consfords.com/missionary-adventure-with-the-consfords/) - Big changes are underway for the Consford family, and we are excited to share this next phase of our journey with you! After years of running our family business, Hardware on the Square, we have officially closed the doors. It was a bittersweet ending, but necessary for the incredible work God has called us to - [From Hardware Store to the Harvest Field: Our New Chapter as Missionaries to West Africa](https://consfords.com/missionaries-to-west-africa/) - A Big Step of Faith—Closing the Store and Opening Our Hearts For years, Hardware on the Square has been our home away from home. We brewed that first pot of strong East-Texas coffee before sunrise, cut keys by the hundreds, and stocked every nut, bolt, and screw a project-lovin’ Texan could need. We loved it—and - [Zuni Reservation Mission Trip Finale: Birthday Blessings, Barking Dogs & Golden Eagles](https://consfords.com/zuni-reservation-mission-trip-episode-3/) - (Episode 3 of 3 – read Episode 1 and Episode 2 first!) A Sunrise Start to Our Zuni Reservation Mission Trip The Zuni Reservation Mission Trip finale began at 6:30 a.m. with devotions, coffee, and birthday phone calls to Mom. Breakfast burritos fueled our team for the hour-long drive from Ramah into Zuni territory. Soul-Winning, - [Missions to the Southwest: Navajo & Zuni Nation Outreach with Gilbert and Bonnie](https://consfords.com/missions-to-the-southwest-navajo-and-zuni-nation/) - Introduction: Missions in the Southwest When people think of missions, they often picture distant lands overseas—but what about the mission field right here in our own backyard? Gilbert and Bonnie recently embarked on a journey to the Navajo and Zuni Nations, discovering that Missions in America are just as vital, soul-stirring, and unforgettable. From Arizona - [Navajo Mission Trip Work Day: Paint Scrapers, Tacos & a Fiery Sunset](https://consfords.com/navajo-mission-trip-work-day-episode-2/) - Sunrise, Coffee & Blackstone Breakfast The Navajo Mission Trip Work Day started before sunrise. I woke up at 5:30 a.m., did my devotions, grabbed some coffee, and joined the others for breakfast prep. Bro. Andrew, our youth pastor, cooked pancakes, sausage, and crispy hashbrowns on his trusty Blackstone. We ate fast—because the work day was - [Navajo Nation Mission Trip: Mountains, Miracles & Marathon Soul-Winning](https://consfords.com/navajo-nation-mission-trip-episode-1/) - On the Road to Ramah Eighteen of us from Central Baptist Church in Center, TX↗︎ for our Navajo Nation Mission Trip and rumbled into Ramah late Monday, dusty but delighted to serve alongside Missionary Russell Aaron and Missionary Jason Herndon. The desert air smelled like adventure—and smoked chicken. First-Night Fellowship & Petrified-Wood Hunting | Navajo - [Youth Missions Trip to Arizona: Days 5–7 of Our Adventure](https://consfords.com/youth-missions-trip-to-arizona/) - Our youth missions trip to Arizona has been full of blessings, breathtaking scenery, and bold opportunities to serve the Lord. Here’s a recap of Days 5 through 7, including gospel outreach, fellowship, and a few stunning hikes through some of God’s most majestic handiwork. Friday: Wrapping Up Camp and Hiking Canyon de Chelly Friday morning - [An Unforgettable Navajo Mission Trip Experience](https://consfords.com/navajo-mission-trip-experience/) - The last few days have been full of activities, fellowship, and unforgettable moments on our Navajo mission trip experience. We’re just getting started, but already, God is at work, and it’s a blessing to be a part of it. 🌌 Stargazing in New Mexico After a long day of driving, we stopped in New Mexico - [Mission Trip to the Navajo Nation – Day One with Bible Tracts Inc.](https://consfords.com/mission-trip-to-the-navajo-nation-day-one/) - ✨ Kicking Off the Summer Internship at BTI Yesterday, June 16th, marked the beginning of my eight-week internship with Bible Tracts Incorporated, a ministry that freely distributes printed Gospel tracts around the world. Our first major assignment? A mission trip to the Navajo Nation in New Mexico and Arizona, and we hit the ground running. - [Happy New Year from Gilbert!](https://consfords.com/happy-new-year-from-gilbert/) - As the year 2024 has come to an end, I cannot help but think of all the tremendous blessing from this past year! I think of how last year at this time, I was celebrating New Years in Africa. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to spend this Christmas and New Years in Mexico. - [Arrival in Mexico](https://consfords.com/arrival-in-mexico/) - We left Chicago at 1:30 A.M. and arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico, at 5:30 A.M. We got through customs and made it out of the airport around 7:00 A.M. Bro. Uzi, a staff member at Providence, is from Mexico. His father pastors a church here in Guadalajara. My friend Obed is Bro. Uzi's brother. There was - [Christmas Greetings from the Consfords](https://consfords.com/christmas-greetings-from-the-consfords/) - Dear Family and Friends, As 2024 comes to an end, to reflect on God’s goodness, our year we would like to share. The year began with Gilbert in Ghana continuing his missions internship there. A special bond with the children of Mt. Calvary Fundamental Baptist Church he made. When it came time for him to - [Video of the Orphanage Building](https://consfords.com/video-of-the-orphanage-building/) - Brother Ruckman and I had a wonderful trip! We really had lots of good experiences, and we got to see all of the amazing work our Heavenly Father is doing in hearts and lives - seeing churches that have been started, seeing buildings being built, but more importantly, lives that have been changed! I really - [Headed Home](https://consfords.com/headed-home/) - This morning, Bro. Ruckman was feeling better. His voice was back. We stopped at the church to make a video of the progress on the orphanage being built. Then, we met Pastor Prince for breakfast. Bro. Fred met us at the airport and took Bro. Ruckman's truck back to his house. We made it to - [Update on College Life](https://consfords.com/update-on-college-life/) - Update from Gilbert Everything has been going very well. I really enjoyed getting to spend a few days at home with my family for Thanksgiving. I was glad to get the chance to go hunting and kill a doe. Since being back at college, things have gotten right back on schedule. Work is going well. - [A Day of Fellowship](https://consfords.com/a-day-of-fellowship/) - Bro Ruckman stayed home today. The sore throat had turned into flu-like symptoms. I went to the pharmacy and got some medicine for him. I went to the Harrisons' house for lunch. The Kenneys came also. I delivered the bags that I brought for them. The food was delicious, and we had a good time - [A Great Day in Church!](https://consfords.com/a-great-day-in-church/) - Church went very well this morning. There were 161 in attendance. Many unsaved were present for the naming ceremony. Bro. Ruckman's voice held up through the morning message and the naming ceremony, praise the Lord! After church, we had lunch at Pastor Dare's house. His wife is an excellent cook, and I ate way too - [Election Day in Ghana](https://consfords.com/election-day-in-ghana/) - Election Day has been quiet and uneventful. We did some things around the house this morning. This afternoon, we visited some of the church people. Then, we went to the church to distribute gifts that Mrs. Angie had sent. After that, we had pizza with a couple of the men in the church. Now, we - [Youth Rally and Revival](https://consfords.com/youth-rally-and-revival/) - We got up early this morning and ate breakfast. We went to Pastor Dare's church before 8:30. The youth rally did not start at 9:00 like it was supposed to. The traffic is crazy, and the youth from nine different churches were coming. We waited until 10:00, and seven churches had arrived. The other two - [A Busy Day](https://consfords.com/a-busy-day-4/) - We ran some errands this morning getting things ready for a youth rally that is taking place tomorrow. There was a big water leak at the Ruckmans' house today. I knew how to fix it, but I did not have any glue. The air conditioner man came to work on the air conditioner. He had - [Arrival in Takoradi](https://consfords.com/arrival-in-takoradi/) - This morning, I had breakfast and waited for Bro. Ruckman to arrive. His flight arrived safely, and he got his luggage. He tried to take a taxi to the hotel, but the taxi driver got lost. Bro. Ruckman's phone was not working. The taxi driver took him back to the airport, and I met him - [Safely in Accra](https://consfords.com/safely-in-accra/) - Danny took me to the Houston airport yesterday afternoon. I got all checked in and waited at my gate. I flew from Houston to Miami. The flight was a little rough due to the weather, but we made it safely. From Miami, I flew on a big A380-300 to London. When I got my bags - [Another busy several weeks!](https://consfords.com/another-busy-several-weeks/) - It has been several weeks since I last updated everyone, but things have been going well. Since the last time I sent an update, we have finished a six-week program at church, have had several activities, and finished all of our midterms. Work has been going well. I have also started doing food deliveries on - [Joe's Trip to Ghana](https://consfords.com/joes-trip-to-ghana/) - Dear Friends, December 2-11, 2024, I will be taking a missions trip with Missionary James Ruckman to Ghana, West Africa. He is currently on furlough in the States. He will be taking a trip in December to be a part of some special meetings at the church, to check on the progress of the orphanage - [A Few Week Update](https://consfords.com/a-few-week-update/) - Wow! It has been super busy. This is the first time in a pretty long while that I have had a chance to sit down and write out my updates. These past few weeks have been flying. We have had Golden Weekend (church's 50th anniversary), Old Paths Conference, and a tract blitz. All the while, - [Week #4](https://consfords.com/week-4/) - On Saturdays, I go soul winning with a staff member for two hours and then visit on a bus route for three hours. On Sunday mornings, sophomores go to Sunday School and the morning service and then ride home on the bus route. Last Sunday, I had the privilege of leading a boy to the - [Week #2 and 3](https://consfords.com/week-2-and-3/) - Things have been really busy with working, classes, church activities, and so much more. I have been doing a lot of work to stay ahead in all my class homework. Last Monday, we had a great time canoeing and hiking. I was able to take a few pictures, which is always fun. Tuesday through Friday, - [Week #1 of College](https://consfords.com/week-1-of-college/) - The first two days were pretty long and monotonous. I had orientation on Monday and registration on Tuesday. Tuesday night, we had bus conference which was really fun. I learned a lot about the bus ministry. We finished the bus conference Wednesday morning by having a junior church lesson and some other activities. I won - [I’m Back!!](https://consfords.com/im-back/) - Well, after a month or two of not posting, I am back! It has been fun to get to see my family and friends. For the past month, I have been working with my brother mowing lawns and doing odd jobs. I also attended Midwest Christian Boys' Football Camp. On Wednesday, August 21, my church, - [Final Leg of the Journey](https://consfords.com/final-leg-of-the-journey/) - This morning, Dad and I woke up at 5:00. After getting up and getting ready for the day, we ordered an Uber. We had planned to leave the for the airport at 5:30, but our driver was only one minute away. We ended up having to scramble to get everything together. Once we left our - [First Leg of the Trip Home](https://consfords.com/first-leg-of-the-trip-home/) - This morning, I got up at 5:55 to get ready and to load things up. Once things were loaded, I got a picture with the Ruckmans; then, Bro. Ruckman drove us to the airport. After saying our goodbyes, Dad and I went in to get checked in to fly to Accra. Everything went well. Our - [Last Day in Takoradi, Ghana](https://consfords.com/last-day-in-takoradi-ghana/) - This morning after I woke up, we had breakfast. After some breakfast, Dad and I got ready to go to Pastor Dare’s church. We had Bro. Paa Kwofie pick us up; then, we headed over. We had great services there, and Dad did a great job in both the Sunday school and morning service. At - [Packing and More](https://consfords.com/packing-and-more/) - This morning, after I had gotten up and eaten breakfast, I started packing some more. I was able to get just about everything packed up. The rest I’ll have to pack up tomorrow night. After packing a while, the power went out; so, we went into town to do a few things. Once we got - [Men’s Conference and Sermon on the Radio](https://consfords.com/mens-conference-and-sermon-on-the-radio/) - This morning, after I had gotten up and we had eaten breakfast, I started packing bags. I got two big duffle bags almost full; so, I am getting close to having everything in the bag. I packed until 11:00 A.M. until it was time to go to Cape Coast for a men’s conference. We had - [Errands with Dad and a Good Night at the Church](https://consfords.com/errands-with-dad-and-a-good-night-at-the-church/) - This morning, Bro. Ruckman had a meeting with some men and women. While he did that, Dad and I got the propane bottles filled and water jugs filled. After we had finished that, Dad and I took a taxi into town. We went to the mall and got a few things before going out to - [Visiting Church Building Projects and Resting at the House](https://consfords.com/visiting-church-building-projects-and-resting-at-the-house/) - This morning, after waking up and getting ready, we had breakfast. Not long after breakfast, we headed out with Bro. Ruckman to see the building projects in Kojokrom and Shama. While we were in Shama, we got to visit with Pastor Augustine and his family. I was very glad to get back to the house - [Last Day of Ocean Fun](https://consfords.com/last-day-of-ocean-fun/) - This morning, I woke up at 5:50 A.M. to get pictures of the sunrise. Unfortunately, when sunrise came around, there were too many clouds, and I was not able to get maybe pictures of the sun rising. After I had attempted to get pictures of the sunrise, Dad and I headed over and ate breakfast. - [A Great Day of Fellowship](https://consfords.com/a-great-day-of-fellowship/) - This morning, dad and I woke up at 7:30. After a good night of rest, he and I headed over to the kitchen for breakfast. After breakfast, we walked around for and took a few pictures before finding a tour guide who wanted to take us on a hike. We had no clue where we - [Great Services](https://consfords.com/great-services/) - This morning after we had gotten up and eaten breakfast, we headed to church. We had great services, and I really enjoyed getting to hear Dad preach after eleven months. The following paragraph is a recap of the morning service from Bro. James Ruckman. Brother Joe Consford preached a wonderful message this morning on “I - [Paint Shopping and Evangelism with Dad](https://consfords.com/paint-shopping-and-evangelism-with-dad/) - This morning, after we all had gotten up and had breakfast, we headed over to the church to pick up Moses so we could go into town and choose paints for the projects at the church. We needed Moses because he does most of the painting at that church. We were able to find three - [Another Great Day with Dad](https://consfords.com/another-great-day-with-dad/) - This morning after we had all gotten up and eaten breakfast, Dad and I got to sit and talk a while while Bro. Ruckman did some things at the church. Once he got back to the house, we talked a while before heading out to the Tadi Coffee Shop to have lunch and enjoy fellowship - [Dad is Here!](https://consfords.com/dad-is-here/) - This morning, I woke up ready to go to the airport to get Dad, but I had to wait a few hours before we could go. In the mean time, I stayed at the house while the Ruckmans went out to do something. Once they got back, we waited about an hour; then, Bro. Ruckman - [Tuesday, June 18th - Another Day of Projects. Day #300!](https://consfords.com/tuesday-june-18th-another-day-of-projects-day-300/) - This morning, after I woke up, we had Fante class. I held our teachers baby for quite a while to try to get him to stop crying. After a while, she fed him, and he went right to sleep. This was my last Fante class and the Ruckmans last, until their next term. After Fante, - [Day Before Dad Arrives](https://consfords.com/day-before-dad-arrives/) - This morning, after getting up, reading my Bible, and getting ready, I worked on cleaning up and setting up a room for Dad. It took me a while, but I got the room smelling and looking nice, until I had to spray the room with bug poison and ruined the fresh, clean smell. After cleaning - [A Fun Day](https://consfords.com/a-fun-day-2/) - I stayed in my room most of the morning until 11:30 when the Kenneys picked me up. Micah Kenney, Joe Harrison, and I all got to spend the day together. It was a lot of fun. We ate lunch, got shakes and dessert, and shopped around a bit. Micah and I got a haircut. After - [Father’s Day and Naming Ceremony](https://consfords.com/fathers-day-and-naming-ceremony/) - This morning, Bro. Ruckman had Prince and Richmond get the kids from Mpatado because I needed to bring all my camera stuff for the naming ceremony. We left for church around 8:30. We had a good Sunday school and Jr. church hour, and the naming ceremony went well. They named their baby after Mrs. Angie. - [A Busy Day](https://consfords.com/a-busy-day-3/) - This morning I woke up and did not have any strange reptiles in my bed. 🤣 I slept peacefully all night long and did not have any troubles with the strange retreating tail I saw in my bathroom last night. 😂😂 After getting up, I read my Bible and got ready for the day. After - [A Good Day](https://consfords.com/a-good-day/) - Today, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready. I did not do much until it was time to leave the house. It was raining pretty good, but we went out and picked up some ladies from the church and headed into town to do some shopping. The ladies needed to get some things - [Another Great Day Spending Time with the Other Missionary Families](https://consfords.com/another-great-day-spending-time-with-the-other-missionary-families/) - This morning I was able to sleep in a bit because we did not have anything planned for the morning. After getting up, I went downstairs and sat on the front porch for a little while. After a good, restful morning, we went to the store and then headed over to the Harrisons' house for - [Fante, Rest, and Church 06/12/24](https://consfords.com/fante-rest-and-church-06-12-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. After reading my Bible and getting ready, I got my Fante homework done and had some breakfast. Once the teacher arrived, we had a good class time. After class, I worked on editing something on my computer; then, we had leftovers for lunch. After I had made a - [Fante and Work around the House](https://consfords.com/fante-and-work-around-the-house/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. After getting up, I did my Fante homework. Then, we waited for the teacher to arrive. We had a good class followed by lunch. After lunch, we got a little rest. After resting a while, we worked around the house. I got the water jugs refilled. Then, we - [A Great Day of Adventure](https://consfords.com/a-great-day-of-adventure/) - This morning, I woke up ay 6:45. After getting up, I got ready for the day. We left the house around 8:30 A.M. and stayed busy the rest of the day We first picked up Bro. Sammy. Then, we headed out to the church at Kojokrom to get pictures and videos and to see how - [Another Great Sunday!](https://consfords.com/another-great-sunday-7/) - This morning, I woke up feeling much better. After getting up and getting ready, I headed downstairs for some breakfast. After breakfast, Prince, Richmond and I headed to Mpatado to round up the kids. After sitting for a while and almost being late to church, we ended up with nine from Mpatado today!!! That is - [Recovery Day](https://consfords.com/recovery-day/) - This morning, I woke up a lot later than normal, but I woke up feeling a bit better. After getting up, I went downstairs and had some breakfast. After breakfast, Bro. Ruckman and I worked on getting some jackfruit out of the tree. After getting it down, we tried some. Bro. Ruckman tasted it, and - [A Day at the House](https://consfords.com/a-day-at-the-house/) - This morning, I again woke up feeling poorly. After I left my room, I had some breakfast and went back up to rest. The Ruckmans went out and did some shopping and stuff. I didn’t do much until it was time for Bible club. I was able to help set up and lead a few - [Operation Find Mower Blade and Cutting the Grass at the Church](https://consfords.com/operation-find-mower-blade-and-cutting-the-grass-at-the-church/) - This morning, I slept in a little. I am not feeling very well. At 10:00, I went down to the junction to meet up with Bro. Arhin to begin our search for a lawn mower blade. We first drove into town and looked around but did not find any blades; so, we went to another - [Fante, Errands, and Church](https://consfords.com/fante-errands-and-church/) - This morning, I woke up with a bit of a sore throat. After getting up, I read my Bible and got ready for the day. Then, I headed downstairs to get some breakfast and to do my Fante homework. After I did my homework, we waited for our teacher to arrive. We had a good - [Fante and Rest](https://consfords.com/fante-and-rest/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and got ready. I went downstairs to get some breakfast before Fante class. After some breakfast, we waited for our teacher to arrive. We had a good class. I got to hold our teacher’s baby for most of the class, which was fun. After class, we did - [Clean up around the House](https://consfords.com/clean-up-around-the-house/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:15. After I had gotten up and read my Bible, I stayed in my room for a bit before heading downstairs for breakfast. After washing the dishes, I headed back up to my room to do some clean up. I washed my bedding, swept and mopped, and did a - [Sunday After Finals](https://consfords.com/sunday-after-finals/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:15. Once I had gotten up, I headed outside to clean up after the dog and to put her away. The Ruckmans were out of town preaching at a church in Cape Coast; so, I was in charge of the morning duties around the house. Once I had finished - [Finals Are Over!!](https://consfords.com/finals-are-over/) - We finished up our last semester finals today. I took nine classes this semester, and I am fairly confident I have made a 90% or above on each of them. I will not know what I have made on them until Tuesday or so. (I do know that I made a 105% on one of - [Study, Evangelism, and Bible Club 05/31/24](https://consfords.com/study-evangelism-and-bible-club-05-31-24/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and started studying. I ended up not leaving my room until after noon. Once I had gone downstairs, I made some lunch and enjoyed a little bit of time away from studying and being cooped up in my room. After a little break, I headed back up - [Finals 05/30/24](https://consfords.com/finals-05-30-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:10. After getting up, I read my Bible, did some more studying, and then we headed to the church. Once we got to the church, I reviewed over a few things and took my first test. I felt confident in it; so, I moved on to the next and - [Studying and Church](https://consfords.com/studying-and-church/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready. I had some breakfast and started studying. Bro. Ruckman dropped me off at the junction, and I caught a taxi. I went to the church to study today. Bro. Ruckman and some others were going out to a village to make a visit. With - [Fante and More Studying 05/28/24](https://consfords.com/fante-and-more-studying-05-28-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. After reading my Bible, I started studying. I studied for a good while before heading downstairs. After I had eaten a little breakfast, we had Fante class. The class went well and we all had a good time. After Fante, I started studying for finals. 😩 All this - [Memorial Day!](https://consfords.com/memorial-day/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and started working on my final study sheet. I need to really start diving into full studies. Once I finished typing it, I started helping get ready for all the missionaries to come over for Memorial Day. After setting some things up around the house, Bro. Ruckman - [Another Great Sunday](https://consfords.com/another-great-sunday-6/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and did some studying before heading downstairs to eat breakfast and to do more studying. Once Prince got to the house, he and I headed over to the village to round the kids up. Unfortunately due to the rain and some other circumstances, we did not have - [Last Day of Classes before Exams 05/25/24](https://consfords.com/last-day-of-classes-before-exams-05-25-24/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, got ready, and started working on my study sheets for finals. I worked on that until it was time to leave; then, I loaded my stuff up, and we headed to the church. We had a good classes, and everything went well. We had some very heavy - [Study, Evangelism, Bible Club 05/24/24](https://consfords.com/study-evangelism-bible-club-05-24-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 8:40. (I stayed up until after 3:00 this morning to watch my brother graduate from high school.) After getting up, I gathered my stuff and went down to the living to get my study station set up. Once I was set up, I got to work making study sheets - [Bible Institute, Yard Work, Graduation 05/23/24](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-yard-work-graduation-05-23-24/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, got ready, and started studying for the final I was having later in the day. After studying for a bit, I went downstairs and made some breakfast. After breakfast, I studied a little longer and then loaded my stuff up in the truck. Once everything was loaded, - [Fante and Studying 05/22/24](https://consfords.com/fante-and-studying-05-22-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:45. I read my Bible and got ready for the day. Once I was ready, I headed downstairs and made some breakfast. After I had breakfast, I finished up my Fante homework then waited for our teacher to arrive. Once she arrived, we had a good class period. After - [Fante Class and Errands 05/21/24](https://consfords.com/fante-class-and-errands-05-21-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:45. After waking up, I read my Bible, then headed downstairs to work on my Fante homework. After I had done my homework, we waited for the Kenneys and our teacher to arrive. Once everyone was there, we got started. We had a good class period, and everything went - [Adventures](https://consfords.com/adventures/) - This morning, I slept in a little since we did not have anything planned for the morning. After getting up and reading my Bible, I headed downstairs. After a bit of breakfast, I headed back up to my room until Bro. Ruckman was ready to head out for some exploring. Before we left, we ate - [Another Great Sunday!](https://consfords.com/another-great-sunday-5/) - Yesterday marked one year since I graduated. The year has flown by. I am thankful for all the opportunities and experiences I have had this past year, and am looking forward to seeing what God has in store for the next year. This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the - [Bible Institute 05/18/24](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-05-18-24/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. Once I was ready, I studied for a while before going downstairs for some breakfast. After breakfast, I did some more studying until it was time get things loaded up and ready to go. Once we were all loaded up, we - [Work at the Church and Bible Club 05/17/24](https://consfords.com/work-at-the-church-and-bible-club-05-17-24/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. I had some breakfast and then did a bit of studying before Bro. Ruckman and I went to the church. Once we got to the church, we had to wait on a few guys to show up. While we waited, I - [Bible Institute and Evangelism 05/16/24](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-and-evangelism-05-16-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:45. After waking up, I read my Bible, got ready for the day, and headed down for some breakfast. After breakfast, we loaded our stuff up in the truck and headed to the church for Bible Institute. The power was out the entire time, but we were able to - [Fante and Lawn Work](https://consfords.com/fante-and-lawn-work/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. After reading my Bible, I headed downstairs. After some breakfast, I started working on my Fante homework. After my homework, I waited for our teacher to arrive. Once she got here, we had a good class period. After class, Mrs. Angie made a delicious lunch. After lunch, I - [Fante and Studying](https://consfords.com/fante-and-studying/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. I went downstairs to finish my Fante homework and had some breakfast. After breakfast, we got ready for Fante class. The Kenneys were able to come for classes today, and we had a good time of learning and fellowshipping. - [A visit to Shama, a Haircut, and a Delicious Supper](https://consfords.com/a-visit-to-shama-a-haircut-and-a-delicious-supper/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40. After waking up and reading my Bible, I got ready and headed downstairs. Bro. Ruckman was just finishing breakfast when I got down there. Once he had finished eating, he headed up to his room for a bit. While he was up there, I made some breakfast and - [Another Great Sunday!](https://consfords.com/another-great-sunday-4/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30. After waking up, I read my Bible, then typed the blog since I had forgotten to last night. After getting ready for church, I went downstairs. Once I was downstairs, I waited for Prince to get to the house so we could go round up the kids for - [Bible Institute and Some things Around the House](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-and-some-things-around-the-house/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. After getting ready, I did not really do much until it was time for us to leave at 10:20 A.M. Once we got tot the church, we got things set up for our first class. We had a really good day - [Shopping, Dentist, and Bible Club 05/10/24](https://consfords.com/shopping-dentist-and-bible-club-05-10-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. After waking up, I did my Bible reading then headed downstairs. After a bit of breakfast, I headed back up to my room to work on a computer project. I was able to work on it for a good while before going to town with the Ruckmans. We - [Bible Institute and Evangelism](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-and-evangelism/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30, read my Bible, got ready, and ate breakfast. Then, we were out the door for Bible Institute. We had good classes, and everything went well. After classes, we headed back to the house. I was able to rest for just a little bit before heading back out on - [Back to Work](https://consfords.com/back-to-work/) - This morning, I got to enjoy one more ocean sunrise. After I had flown my drone, I went back to the room, did my Bible reading, and got packed up. Then, Micah and I went and had breakfast. After breakfast, I walked on the beach for a little bit and was able to find a - [Ocean Fun Day #2 05/07/24](https://consfords.com/ocean-fun-day-2-05-07-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:15. After getting up, I went outside with my drone to catch some pictures and videos of the beautiful scenery during sunrise. After about thirty minutes or so, I went back to my room to read my Bible After reading my Bible, I was able to talk with some - [Ocean Fun 05/06/24](https://consfords.com/ocean-fun-05-06-24/) - This morning, I woke up early, finished packing, then went with Bro. Ruckman to get the part that broke to our water system. Once we got back to the house, we loaded stuff up, did a few more things, then hit the road We had a pretty good drive out, and once we got there - [Normal Morning Service and Surprise Evening Service](https://consfords.com/normal-morning-service-and-surprise-evening-service/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:15. After waking up, I read my Bible and got ready to go out with Prince to gather the kids for the bus route. We were able to get nine kids from the village to church. This is the first time we have had to take two taxis because - [Bible Institute and Discipleship 05/04/24](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-and-discipleship-05-04-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30, read my Bible, and then studied for quite a while before heading down to eat some breakfast. After breakfast, I did a bit more studying before getting my stuff loaded in the truck. We then headed to Bible Institute, got set up, and had several great class periods. - [Last Visa Extension](https://consfords.com/last-visa-extension/) - This morning I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. Once I was ready, we had some breakfast. After breakfast, I did some studying before it was time for all of us to head out to get our visa extensions and permit extended. It was a process to get things done, - [Another Busy Day at the Church 05/02/24](https://consfords.com/another-busy-day-at-the-church-05-02-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40 A.M. Once I had gotten up and read my Bible, I did some studying and got ready for the day. I got my stuff loaded up and then ate some breakfast. After breakfast, Bro. Ruckman and I headed to the church to get set up for Bible Institute. - [Fante and Studying 05/01/24](https://consfords.com/fante-and-studying-05-01-24/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. Once I was ready, I headed downstairs to do my Fante homework. We had a good class. We also got a really good rain throughout the day, which really cooled things off After class, the Ruckmans needed to go somewhere, but - [Another Profitable Day Around the House 4/30/24](https://consfords.com/another-profitable-day-around-the-house-4-30-24/) - This morning, I got up at 6:45, read my Bible, and headed downstairs to set things up and get the house unlocked. After finishing that, I worked on a computer project for an hour or two We had a slow but good day. I was able to get a good rest in the heat of - [Lights Out and A Good Day at the House 04/29/24](https://consfords.com/lights-out-and-a-good-day-at-the-house/) - This morning, after waking up, I read my Bible and got ready for the day. Once I was ready, I stayed in my room for a while. We had no plans for today; so, we just kind of took things easy. I did a few small projects around the house. This afternoon, we were able - [Another Smooth Sunday 04/28/24](https://consfords.com/another-smooth-sunday-04-28-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30. After waking up, I got ready for the day, then headed downstairs for a quick breakfast. I thought Prince was going to be at the house at 7:00 A.M. so we could go round up the kids for the bus; but Prince did not get there until 7:45. - [Lights Out and Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/lights-out-and-bible-institute/) - The power was out all night; so, it was a bit of a rough night. The power came back on at 7:00 or so; so I decided to sleep a while longer. I got up, got ready, read my Bible, and went downstairs for some breakfast. After breakfast, I got my things ready to go. - [A Good Day at the House](https://consfords.com/a-good-day-at-the-house/) - This morning, I got up, got ready, read my Bible, and had some breakfast. After breakfast I got to work cleaning my room. I vacuumed, mopped, scrubbed the bathroom, and straightened things up a bit. Once I finished that, I studied a bit for the Bible club lesson I was teaching later in the day. - [Another Busy Day](https://consfords.com/another-busy-day-2/) - This morning, I did my normal morning routine - get ready, read Bible, and eat breakfast. After breakfast, Bro. Ruckman and I headed to the church for Bible Institute. We had 5 classes in the very hot auditorium, but everything went well. After classes, we loaded up and headed back to the house. Once we - [Fante Class and Video and Computer Work](https://consfords.com/fante-class-and-video-and-computer-work/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and quickly got ready for the day. Once I was ready, I went downstairs and did my Fante homework. Just as I finished my homework, the teacher arrived. We were able to have a really good class, and I am glad I did not forget too much - [Fante and Shopping](https://consfords.com/fante-and-shopping/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. I went downstairs and made some breakfast. After breakfast, I finished my Fante homework. The Kenneys were able to come to class this morning, and all went well. I got the opportunity to hold our teacher's baby for the entire class. - [Another Good Day in Ghana](https://consfords.com/another-good-day-in-ghana/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. The power went out at 7:02 unfortunately. There is not much that can be done when the power is out; so, I did my best to make the best of the day. Bro. Ruckman and several of the local pastors had a meeting today. There meeting was a - [Another Wonderful Sunday](https://consfords.com/another-wonderful-sunday/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30 to get ready for church. Once I was ready, I ate a small breakfast, and then went with Prince to Mpatado to get the kids ready. We only had two kids come today, but one of them was a first time visitor, which was great! We had a - [Study, Bible Institute, and Work around the Church](https://consfords.com/study-bible-institute-and-work-around-the-church/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00 to read my Bible and start studying. After studying for an hour or two, I went downstairs and made a bit of breakfast before heading back up to my room to study. After a little bit more study, I got my things ready to leave. We went to - [Study Day 04/19/24](https://consfords.com/study-day-04-19-24/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and went downstairs for some breakfast. After breakfast, I started my studying. I studied for a good bit of the day for the midterm we have tomorrow. I still need to study for another quiz we are having, but hopefully that does not take too long as - [Bible Institute, Lawn Work, and Studying 04/18/24](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-lawn-work-and-studying-04-18-24/) - This morning, I read my Bible, did a little bit of studying, and got my things ready for the day. Then, I ate some breakfast. After breakfast, we loaded up our stuff and headed off to church for Bible Institute. We had good classes, and the power stayed on for most of three classes. Once - [Day #2 of Fante Class 04/17/24](https://consfords.com/day-2-of-fante-class-04-17-24/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, got ready, and headed down to do some things for Prince. I was able to get the entire New Testament downloaded in Fante for him so that he can listen at any time. Once I was done with that, I made a bit of breakfast. After breakfast, - [Fante Class and Revival](https://consfords.com/fante-class-and-revival/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40. After getting up, I started doing some studying for my midterm exam this weekend. I got my study sheet typed up and ready for studying. After working on that for a while, I made a little breakfast for myself before Fante class started around 9:00 A.M. The power - [A Day Full of Adventure - Monday 04/15/24](https://consfords.com/a-day-full-of-adventure-monday-04-15-24/) - This morning, I slept in a little, because we did not have to leave the house until 8:45. Once I got up, read my Bible, and ate breakfast, I got my things ready for our day of adventure. When I say things, I mean my drone, camera, battery packs, etc. Once I had everything ready - [Another Sunday in the Books](https://consfords.com/another-sunday-in-the-books-2/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:15, got ready for church, then had a little bit of breakfast. A few minutes after 7:00 A.M., Prince and I went out to round up kids for the bus route. We only had four come today, but four is better than none. All of the services went well. - [Another Really Busy Day at Bible Institute - Saturday 04/13/24](https://consfords.com/another-really-busy-day-at-bible-institute-saturday-04-13-24/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40. I was able to get some studying in. Once I had gotten ready for the day, I headed downstairs and made some breakfast. After breakfast, I did some more studying and then got my things ready for the day. Once everyone was ready, we headed over to the - [An Overall GREAT Day - Friday, April 12, 2024](https://consfords.com/an-overall-great-day-friday-april-12-2024/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:00 A.M. I got ready, stretched, and ran a mile or so. Once I got back to the house, I got a shower, then went down and made some breakfast. After breakfast, I worked on catching up on my notes for Bible Institute. I took a break for awhile; - [Working with Pastor Dare](https://consfords.com/working-with-pastor-dare/) - This morning, I woke up around 7:30 A.M. I went to sleep early last night; so, I ended up getting about nine and a half hours of sleep. Once I was up, I read my Bible, got ready, and headed downstairs. My stomach has been weird the last few days; so, for breakfast I had - [Another Busy but Good Day](https://consfords.com/another-busy-but-good-day/) - This morning, things went as usual. I read my Bible and ate breakfast. After a while, the power went out; so, Bro. Arhin and I went to the church to bring some stuff back for Bro. Ruckman. (Bro. Arhin was at the house for piano practice.) It took us a while to get a vehicle - [A Day at the House - Monday 04/08/24](https://consfords.com/a-day-at-the-house-monday-04-08-24/) - This morning, I woke up around my usual time. I then read my Bible and got ready for the day. We had no plans for the day; so, I had a pretty slow morning. We had a storm come through, and it was amazing to see all the dust blowing off everything. We had a - [A Bit of a Different Sunday](https://consfords.com/a-bit-of-a-different-sunday/) - This morning, things went as usual. I woke up, read my Bible, ate breakfast, and got ready to go. Once I was ready, I walked down to the village for the bus route. We got the kids loaded up and headed to church. Not too long after we started driving, the sliding door fell off - [Another Day of Bible Institute Saturday, April 6](https://consfords.com/another-day-of-bible-institute-saturday-april-6/) - This morning, I woke up, got ready, and started studying. After I studied for a while, I went downstairs. Not much was going on; so, I did some more studying. We went to the church for classes. We had a pretty good day at Bible Institute, but I did have a few things not go - [Study, Rest, Evangelism, and Bible Club - Friday, April 5](https://consfords.com/study-rest-evangelism-and-bible-club-friday-april-5/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and did some studying and homework for Bible Institute. After studying for a while, I made some breakfast and then went back up to my room to do some more studying. After studying a good while, I took a break. We had leftovers for lunch; then, I - [Bible Institute and Errands](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-and-errands/) - This morning, after I woke up, I read my Bible and started getting ready for the day. The power was out for a while last night; so, I did not get to get a shower, but thankfully the power was back on, and I was able to get cleaned up. After I headed down, the - [Water Problems, Power Problems, and a Haircut 😬](https://consfords.com/water-problems-power-problems-haircut-😬/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30 to Bro. Ruckman texting me that there was a water mess that needed to be cleaned up. The power had gone out; so, Bro. Ruckman needed to turn the generator on. Well, the toilet we have had fixed twice began overflowing and made a mess. I went downstairs - [Lights out, Shopping, and Adventuring](https://consfords.com/lights-out-shopping-and-adventuring/) - This morning after I woke up and ready my Bible, I went downstairs and worked on my computer project for an hour or so. I had just headed up to my room to get my computer charger when the power went out. Since I could not charge my computer, that project got set to the - [Easter Monday](https://consfords.com/easter-monday/) - Easter Monday is a big holiday here in Ghana. This morning, I woke up as usual, did my morning things, and got ready to head out with Bro. Ruckman. Once we were ready and loaded up, we headed out to get some things for the fellowship at the church. Once we got to the church, - [Easter Sunday!](https://consfords.com/easter-sunday/) - Things went as they normally do today. I woke up, ate breakfast, and went to church with the kids from Mpatado. We had a good Sunday school and morning service. After the service, I went home with the kids who came from Mpatado and then walked back to the house. The Ruckmans went to visit - [Day #220](https://consfords.com/day-220/) - This morning, I woke up to the power being on at 6:30. The power was out all night; so, it was nice to enjoy a little bit of ac before leaving my room for the day. After I read my Bible, I headed downstairs and had some cereal for breakfast. After breakfast, I headed back - [Laundry and Work around the House - Friday, March 29, 2024](https://consfords.com/laundry-and-work-around-the-house/) - This morning, we did not have much planned; so, I slept in a little. Once I got up, I read my Bible and went downstairs. Mrs. Angie was finishing up making pancakes for breakfast. They were very good. After breakfast, we started doing laundry. I think we were able to get everything washed. We were - [Bible Institute, Soccer, and Lights Out - Thursday, March 28](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-soccer-and-lights-out-thursday-march-28/) - This morning, I woke up, got ready, went downstairs, and made some breakfast. After breakfast, I made sure that all my stuff was ready to go. We left the house at 8:20 A.M. for Bible Institute. We had good classes, and everything went well, except for the power being out all day. After Bible Institute, - [A Long, Busy Day](https://consfords.com/a-long-busy-day/) - This morning after I woke up, I read my Bible and went downstairs. I worked on editing some pictures and then ate a delicious breakfast which Mrs. Angie had prepared. After breakfast, the power went out. Bro. Ruckman turned the generator on because the electrician was working at the house. We had the plumber come - [Day #216](https://consfords.com/day-216/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:00 to the power being off. After a few minutes, I realized that our prepaid had run out; so, I put the card in and got the power back on for everyone. I then went back to sleep for a while. After waking up, I started cleaning my room. - [Work Around the House - Monday, March 25, 2024](https://consfords.com/work-around-the-house-monday-march-25-2024/) - Today is our day off. Once I got up and got going, I headed downstairs for some breakfast. After breakfast, I started on some computer projects. I worked on the first project until lunch, and I was basically done by the time lunch was ready. After lunch, I did a few things that Bro. Ruckman - [Another Good Sunday, March 24, 2024](https://consfords.com/another-good-sunday-march-24-2024/) - Everything went pretty much as usual. I woke up, got ready, ate breakfast, then headed to church with the bus from Mpatado. We had a good morning service and Jr. church hour. After church, we headed back to the house. We had a delicious lunch. Then, I worked on my sermon for later tonight. After - [Another Fun, Busy Day - Friday, March 22, 2024](https://consfords.com/another-fun-busy-day/) - This morning, got up, read my Bible, and headed downstairs for breakfast. After I had eaten a muffin, I gathered my stuff together for the day. Pastor Prince and I led the house at 9:15 A.M. to do some things. A lady who we knew ten years ago owns a restaurant. We ate there on - [Busy Day - Saturday, March 23, 2024](https://consfords.com/busy-day-2/) - This morning, I woke up around 7:00. Once I had gotten up, I read my Bible anddid some studying for the quizzes today. After studying for a while, I ate some muffins for breakfast and waited until it was time to leave. We started classes right at 11 and finished at 4:30 P.M. After classes, - [Bible Institute - Thursday, March 21, 2024](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-thursday-march-21-2024/) - This morning, I got up, got ready, and had breakfast. After breakfast, Bro. Ruckman and I left at 7:45 for Bible Institute. We do not usually start until 9:00 A.M., but Bro. Ruckman wanted to be there earlier than normal to help with the setup. Once we got there, I was able to do some - [Another Day - Wednesday, March 20, 2024](https://consfords.com/another-day-wednesday-march-20-2024/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. After waking up, I read my Bible and got ready for the day. I went downstairs for some breakfast. I had some toast and two bananas. After breakfast, I did a few things until Bro. Ruckman was ready to head out. We first went to the church. We - [Work Around the House](https://consfords.com/work-around-the-house/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. After getting up, I read my Bible, got ready, and went downstairs. I was still not hungry; so, I did not have much of a breakfast. I did eat a banana. After breakfast, Bro. Ruckman gave Prince and I a job. We had just started when Prince had - [Birthday](https://consfords.com/birthday/) - This morning, I woke up to another year of life. I tuned 19 today. After waking up, I read my Bible and headed downstairs. Mrs. Angie prepared a delicious breakfast of Dutch pancakes, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. After breakfast, I worked on editing pictures from the wedding we attended. I have around 500 pictures - [I Am Back!](https://consfords.com/i-am-back/) - I have been really wanting to be able to type the blog; but with no wifi, there would have been no way of posting it. I have been getting in touch with my mom as much as I could, but the times I could contact her were few and far between. The wifi has worked - [Another Day Disconnected from the World](https://consfords.com/another-day-disconnected-from-the-world/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30. After waking up, I realized that I had received a few texts overnight. But there was still no signal; so, I could not respond to anyone We spent most of the day doing little things here and there. Prince and I were able to go on evangelism for - [Underseas Cable Damage](https://consfords.com/underseas-cable-damage/) - From Laura Consford: Underseas cable damage has caused an internet outage in Africa. We probably won’t hear from Gilbert today, or maybe for awhile. Bro. James Ruckman was able to post the following, which explains their situation. From James Ruckman's Facebook page: Interesting day. Started with a traditional wedding (which was awesome). Thankful for young - [Little tasks around the House and Church](https://consfords.com/little-tasks-around-the-house-and-church/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and went downstairs at 8:30. I had a mini apple pie for breakfast and started with the small things around the house that needed done. We had leftover pizza for lunch; then, I went up to my room for a rest. I did not do much in - [No Power and Errands](https://consfords.com/no-power-and-errands/) - The power went off at 2:30 this morning. Thankfully we had battery powered fans to get us through the night. Once I had gotten up for the day, I read a few more chapters of Judges and got ready for the day. Then, I headed down to eat some breakfast. When Bro. Ruckman was ready, - [Day #201](https://consfords.com/day-201/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. I went downstairs and started working on some projects around the house. I started with glueing the puzzle together. Once I had finished with that, I took out all the trash, worked on a wood project, and did a few other - [Naming Ceremony Sunday](https://consfords.com/naming-ceremony-sunday/) - This morning, I woke up at my usual time. After getting up, I ate breakfast and got ready for church. Once I was ready, I walked down to the village for the bus route. We were able to leave with plenty of time to get to church. Once we got to the church, we made - [Day #199](https://consfords.com/day-199/) - Today's blog is probably going to be short because not much happened. I woke up, read a few chapters of Judges, got ready for the day, had some breakfast, ran a few short errands with Bro. Ruckman, and then got my stuff loaded into the truck for Bible Institute. That just about wraps up the - [Reading, Evangelism, Bible Club, Studying](https://consfords.com/reading-evangelism-bible-club-studying/) - This morning, I got up and read a few chapters from the book of Joshua. After reading for a while, we all enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Mrs. Angie made pancakes. After breakfast, we had our devotions; then, I continued reading Joshua. We have been assigned to read all of the historical books before the end - [Another Long Day of Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/another-long-day-of-bible-institute/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20. After getting up, getting ready, and eating breakfast, we were out the door at 8:30 A.M. to get to the church and get things ready for Bible Institute. We were able to start right at 9:00 A.M. and had a solid five hours of classes. After the classes - [A Day With Bro. Sammy](https://consfords.com/a-day-with-bro-sammy/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20. After getting up, I had breakfast; then, Bro. Ruckman and I went up to the church. Bro. Ruckman left me to help Bro. Sammy with some stuff. Bro. Sammy is renovating some of the classrooms at the church, and we needed some supplies. Our first task was to - [Errands and Computer Design](https://consfords.com/errands-and-computer-design/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20. After getting up, I went downstairs, had a banana and a few muffins, and waited for the days activities to begin. Before we could go out and run our errands, Bro. Arhin came for piano lessons, and Prince had his English lesson. Once their classes were over, we - [A Restful Day](https://consfords.com/a-restful-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:15. After getting up, I went downstairs. Today is our rest day. When the Ruckmans came downstairs, they ate breakfast; then, we had our devotions. After devotions, I worked on the puzzle for several hours. We have had this puzzle out for a month or two; so, it was - [Another Busy Sunday](https://consfords.com/another-busy-sunday-2/) - This morning, I got up, got ready, and started my walk to Mpatado. Once I got there, the kids were still getting ready to get on the bus. We waited for another thirty minutes, and the kids were just about ready; but, we were already late to church. 😬 Hopefully we can figure out a - [Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-2/) - This morning, I woke up, got ready, and studied for a little bit before going downstairs. Bro. Ruckman was fellowshipping with a missionary family who was staying with us. Instead of sticking around and visiting, I went back up to my room to continue my studying. After studying for a while, I went downstairs and - [Valentine Banquet](https://consfords.com/valentine-banquet/) - This morning, I woke up, got ready, and went downstairs. Prince and I started washing potatoes and getting them ready for the banquet. Then, Pastor Prince came. We took the grills to the church. Then, we went to get drinks and ice for the banquet. We went up to the church at 3:00 to start - [Bible Institute and Valentines Banquet Preparation](https://consfords.com/bible-institute-and-valentines-banquet-preparation/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:15. Once I had gotten up, I quickly got ready for the day, had breakfast, got my things gathered together. We left the house at 8:15 A.M. to make sure everything was set up for Bible Institute. We were able to start at 9:00 A.M. and kept everything moving - [A Better Day](https://consfords.com/a-better-day/) - This morning, I woke up a little before 8:00. After getting up, I got ready for the day and headed downstairs. After we had breakfast, we did devotions; then, Bro. Ruckman had some projects for me while he worked on downloading and uploading videos for the Bible Institute. First thing on the list was to - [A Long Night and a Busy Day](https://consfords.com/a-long-night-and-a-busy-day/) - Last night just before my shower, our power was switched to low power. When the power does that, we have to shut everything off, or else it really messes things up. So I spent the entire night with only my trusty battery powered fan. I think I slept well, but I don’t feel it right - [Slow Morning, Busy Afternoon](https://consfords.com/slow-morning-busy-afternoon-2/) - This morning, after getting up and getting ready, I went downstairs to get things unlocked and etc. Once I had finished with that, I sat at the kitchen table until the Ruckmans came down for breakfast. After breakfast, we had our devotions. For the rest of the morning, we did not have much planned; so, - [Another Great Sunday](https://consfords.com/another-great-sunday-3/) - This morning, got up, had breakfast, and got ready for church. Once I was ready, I walked down to Mpatado to meet up with the van and the kids. We had 13 again this week. We did not have any trouble getting there, other than a girl who dropped her pencil through a gap in - [Back to Bible Institute!](https://consfords.com/back-to-bible-institute/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. After getting up and getting ready, I went downstairs and waited for the Ruckmans to come down. While I waited, I ate some breakfast, read my Bible, and got my things ready to go. After the Ruckmans breakfast, we were non stop getting things loaded up and ready - [Errands and Bible Club](https://consfords.com/errands-and-bible-club/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:15. After getting up, I got ready, then did a few random things around the house. I unlocked everything, turned off the outside lights, worked on the puzzle for a little bit, studied for my Bible lesson later in the day. Then, we had breakfast, did our devotions, and - [Dog to the Vet and Work Around the House](https://consfords.com/dog-to-the-vet-and-work-around-the-house/) - This morning, got up and got ready for the day. Once I was ready, I went downstairs. Mrs. Angie prepared some delicious pancakes for breakfast. Bro. Ruckman and I left the house at 8:35 and were able to get the dog into the vet right at 9:00 A.M. We were able to get her caught - [Cleaning and Church](https://consfords.com/cleaning-and-church/) - This morning after I woke up, I got ready for the day and headed downstairs. I waited until the Ruckmans came down before I had breakfast. Mrs. Angie kindly made some toast and eggs for me. After breakfast, we had our devotions; then, I headed up to my room to do some cleaning. While I - [Shopping and House Projects](https://consfords.com/shopping-and-house-projects/) - This morning, I got up, got ready, and went downstairs. I ate breakfast and enjoyed the cool morning. After the Ruckmans came down and ate breakfast, we had our devotions. Then, we quickly got ready to leave to do our grocery shopping. We had a really good time while we were out. I think we - [A Busy Day at the House](https://consfords.com/a-busy-day-at-the-house/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:15. After getting up and getting ready for the day, I went downstairs. I played the Wii for a while until Bro. Ruckman came down. Once he came down, we had breakfast. I ate some biscuits and bacon. After breakfast, we had a few minutes of devotion together and - [First Sunday with the Ruckmans Back](https://consfords.com/first-sunday-with-the-ruckmans-back/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. Once I had gotten up, I made some cereal for breakfast. After breakfast, I got ready for church. Bro. Ruckman drove me down to Mpatado to ride with the kids to church. While on our way down there, we saw the tro-tro driving by. We were able to - [First Day With the Ruckmans Back](https://consfords.com/first-day-with-the-ruckmans-back/) - This morning, I woke up at 8:15. We had more power issues last night, but thankfully it came back on sometime after midnight. Once I had gotten up, I did a few things in my room before going out. Once I was done in my room, I made some cereal and enjoyed a nice breakfast. - [Preparing for the Ruckmans' Return](https://consfords.com/preparing-for-the-ruckmans-return/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00 A.M. Once I had gotten up, I gave the keys to the truck to Pa Kofi. (He is a faithful man in Pastor Dare's church. He drives a taxi for a living.) He drove the truck to Accra to pick up the Ruckmans. After I had given him - [Some Tooth Trouble](https://consfords.com/some-tooth-trouble/) - This morning, I woke up at 5:50 to the power being off again. This time, it was just the prepaid that was out; so, I got my pillow and blanket and moved to the living room. The living room is on a different electrical circuit than the upstairs; so I turned the ac on in - [Sermon Preparation](https://consfords.com/sermon-preparation/) - This morning, I woke up at 9:00 A.M. due to being up quite a bit in the night. I had a very unpleasant night, starting with the power going off just before I got my shower. Once the power went off, I turned my battery powered fan on, but it did not do much good. - [Laundry and Sermon Preparation](https://consfords.com/laundry-and-sermon-preparation/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. Once I had gotten up and gotten going for the day, I gathered up my laundry and started some loads. While that was going, I was able to eat breakfast and start my preparation for my sermon. I worked off and on throughout the day on laundry and - [Lawn Work](https://consfords.com/lawn-work-2/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20. Once I had gotten up, gotten ready, and had eaten breakfast, I got my some stuff ready to go help with the lawn work at the church. I left the house carrying a ton of stuff in my backpack plus a gas can clipped around my waist, a - [A Busy Sunday](https://consfords.com/a-busy-sunday-2/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. After getting up, I ate breakfast, put the dog in her kennel, and got ready for church. Once I was ready, I locked up and walked to Mpatado. Once I got there, I realized I had forgotten my Jr. church lesson; so, I walked all the way back - [Another Slow Day at the House](https://consfords.com/another-slow-day-at-the-house/) - This morning, I got up at 7:30. Once I had gotten up, I stayed in my room for a little while before going down to make some breakfast. Well, I say I made breakfast, but all I really did is get a bowl of cereal. After breakfast, I did not do much. For lunch, I - [Slow Morning, Busy Evening](https://consfords.com/slow-morning-busy-evening/) - This morning, I woke up around 7:30. After getting up, I got ready, then went downstairs. I decided to make some Dutch pancakes for breakfast. It did not take long, and they were pretty good. I ended up eating all six of the pancakes, and since I had eaten a little later than usual, I - [Visa Extension and Sermon](https://consfords.com/visa-extension-and-sermon/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00 or so. I got ready to go with Pastor Prince to get my visa extension. I had some muffins for breakfast and then got my water and everything else ready. Pastor Prince picked me up in his taxi at 8:30 A.M. I had to get a passport picture - [Adventures with Pastor Kenney](https://consfords.com/adventures-with-pastor-kenney/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. Once I got up and got ready, I went downstairs for some breakfast. After breakfast, I got my things ready for the day. Pastor Kenney arrived at the house at 8:30 A.M. Once he had picked me up, we drove over to the storage container to get a - [Sermon Preparation, Cleaning, and Exercising](https://consfords.com/sermon-preparation-cleaning-and-exercising/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00 A.M. After getting up and getting ready, I spent about an hour working on my sermon for tomorrow night. I felt a big wave of inspiration and was able to type for almost the whole hour. I have a lot of ideas on paper; I just need to - [Project Finished and Supper with the Kenneys](https://consfords.com/project-finished-and-supper-with-the-kenneys/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. Once I had gotten up, I stayed in my room for a little while before going downstairs. I had breakfast and then worked on the puzzle for a while. After working on the puzzle for a while, the landlord showed up with a crew of guys. Thankfully, they - [Another Busy Sunday](https://consfords.com/another-busy-sunday/) - This morning, I woke up and let Prince in so he could get some Milo (a chocolate drink) before heading down to Mpatado. Once he had gotten his drink and had finished it, I let him back out. While he was gathering kids up, I ate breakfast, got ready, then headed to the village to - [A Slow but Nice Day](https://consfords.com/a-slow-but-nice-day/) - I am working on getting a better sleep schedule. So, I watched some videos about it, and I am working on getting up when my alarm goes off. This morning, my alarm went off at 7:00 A.M.; and guess what? I got out of bed when it went off. :) As soon as I stood - [Cleaning, Puzzling, Baking, Bible Club](https://consfords.com/cleaning-puzzling-baking-bible-club/) - From the title, you can probably already figure out what today's blog will be about.:) I woke up around 7:30 this morning. Once I had gotten up, gotten ready, and eaten breakfast, I started doing some cleaning. Everything gets covered in dust so quickly at this time of year. I can mop everything one morning - [Day #162](https://consfords.com/day-162/) - Today was not a very eventful day. I woke up, got ready, and ate breakfast as usual. After breakfast, I worked on the puzzle for a while. The landlord and his worker got to the house around 11:00, and they may have stayed for an hour or so. They said they are done, but I - [Day #161](https://consfords.com/day-161/) - This morning, I got up and got ready for the day. After getting ready, I went downstairs, had some breakfast, and then came back up to my room to do some more preparation for my message. After working on that for a while, the landlord arrived to do some more work. He only stayed for - [A Normal Day](https://consfords.com/a-normal-day/) - This morning after I got up, I ate breakfast. After breakfast, I worked on my sermon for a little bit and waited for the landlord to get here with his workers. They arrived around 11:15 and stayed for several hours. I had a pretty slow day. I was able to build off of my rough - [Half Way Done](https://consfords.com/half-way-done/) - I am now a little over half way done with my time in Africa. It is all downhill from here, hopefully. When the Ruckmans get back, we will start Bible Institute again. After Bible Institute is out, I will have about a month before going back to the U.S. I had a pretty normal day - [A Smooth Sunday](https://consfords.com/a-smooth-sunday/) - This morning, I woke up at 5:30 A.M. Prince was staying at the house and needed help trying to find an iron. Unfortunately, the only thing I could find was am ironing board. Once I realized I would not be able to find one, I tried going back to sleep. I had some weird cramps - [Another Day of Bachelorhood](https://consfords.com/another-day-of-bachelorhood/) - This morning, I woke up around 7:30. I got up, got ready, ate some breakfast, and then did some things around the house. I also walked down to the pharmacy to get more medicine. I am starting to feel better. Once I got back to the house, I began preparing for my Sunday School lesson. - [A Day Around the House.](https://consfords.com/a-day-around-the-house/) - This morning, I woke up a little later than normal. But when I did wake up, I felt really good. The good night of rest and the medicine I have been taking really helped. Once I woke up, I got ready and started getting things done. I made a breakfast concoction that I was nor - [Another Sick Day](https://consfords.com/another-sick-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. After waking up, I stayed in my room for about an hour before going downstairs. I woke up with the pains, but they were not as bad as they were yesterday. Once I got downstairs, I had some cereal for breakfast. After breakfast, I went back up to - [First Day of Bachelorhood](https://consfords.com/first-day-baching-it/) - This morning, I woke up around 8:00 or so. Once I had gotten up, I got ready for the day. Just as I was coming out of my room, I met Bro. Ruckman in the hall. He told me that he would be down in a while; so, instead of going down, I stayed in - [Day #2 of Bachelorhood](https://consfords.com/day-2-of-bachelorhood/) - This morning, I woke up around 7:00 or so. I went to bed last night with a pain in my chest; and when I woke up, it was much worse. I have had a cold for the past few days, and it may have caused pleurisy, but I am not sure yet. Once I got - [A Day of Preparation](https://consfords.com/a-day-of-preparation/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00 A.M. but dozed off again. Once I got up, I quickly got ready because Bro. Ruckman needed me to go with him to run a few errands. We went to the church quickly to take care of a few things and then headed over to the grocery store. - [A Good Sunday!!!](https://consfords.com/a-good-sunday/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:55 to let Prince out. He spent the night at our house so that he could round up kids for church in a village close by. Once I had let him out, I went back up to my room to get ready for the day. I came back downstairs - [Day #150](https://consfords.com/day-150/) - This morning I woke up feeling pretty awful. I woke up around 7:30 and slowly started doing things for the day. I went downstairs and had breakfast with the Ruckmans. I was planning on going to a funeral with them; but since I was feeling poorly, I stayed home to relax and try to feel - [Day #149](https://consfords.com/day-149/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30 or so. Once I had gotten up, I got ready for the day and headed downstairs. I worked on the new puzzle we got out, but I did not get much accomplished. After I had worked on the puzzle a while, Bro. Ruckman and I ate breakfast, while - [A Puzzling Day.](https://consfords.com/a-puzzling-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30. I then got ready for the day. I went downstairs and listened to the Bible while I worked on the puzzle. After working on it for several hours, I finally finished it. Somewhere during that time, Mrs. Angie prepared a delicious breakfast. Once I had finished the puzzle, - [Back to Takoradi](https://consfords.com/back-to-takoradi/) - This morning, I woke up at 5:50 for the sunrise. Once I got outside, I got my camera and drone set up to get the perfect pictures. If you want to see the majority of the pictures, you can go to my Facebook page. We were able to enjoy the beautiful sunrise. Once the sunrise - [More Ocean Fun!!!](https://consfords.com/more-ocean-fun/) - I forgot to type the blog yesterday; so, I am typing it as I watch the sunrise. Yesterday, I woke up at 5:00 A.M. I was planning to go right back to sleep, but I got news that my sister was at the ER with an obstruction in her throat. After I heard that, there - [A Day at the Ocean](https://consfords.com/a-day-at-the-ocean-2/) - This morning I woke up at 6:00. After I woke up, I decided I would sleep for a little while longer because we did not have anything planned until later in the morning. Once I got up at 7:25 A.M., I got everything ready to go. Once everything was ready, I worked on the puzzle - [A Busy Sunday](https://consfords.com/a-busy-sunday/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:25. Once I was up and ready, I went downstairs for some breakfast. Mrs. Angie had made English muffins and eggs. Everything was good!!! After breakfast, I finished getting ready for the day. We left the house at 8:30 A.M. to pick up kids for the church service. This - [Day #143](https://consfords.com/day-143/) - This morning, we did not have anything planned; so, we had a slow morning. Once I got downstairs, I made some cereal for breakfast. After breakfast, I swept and mopped my room and bathroom. Once the floor had dried, I did a little bit of a pick up, then changed the sheets on my bed. - [Day #142](https://consfords.com/day-142/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30. Once I had gotten up, I got ready, then headed downstairs. We left for the meeting soon after I got downstairs; so, I did not make breakfast. Bro. Ruckman had marriage counseling with a man and woman who are having a rough time; so, he needed me to - [A Day Full of Activity!](https://consfords.com/a-day-full-of-activity/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. Once I had gotten up, I quickly got ready and headed downstairs to get a quick breakfast. I ate a few muffins that we had leftover in the freezer. After I ate, I got my stuff ready for the day. We were supposed to leave at 8:00 A.M. - [No Power](https://consfords.com/no-power/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:45. Once I got up, I got ready for the day and went downstairs and ate some cereal. After breakfast, I did the dishes and then did some studying for my sermon this evening. After I had studied for a while, I started reading a book. After I had - [Evangelism and More](https://consfords.com/evangelism-and-more/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:45. I got ready for the day and went downstairs. The Ruckmans left early this morning; so, I did not see them at all today. I ate cereal for breakfast and got ready to go out on evangelism with some of the guys from the church. They showed up - [Day #138](https://consfords.com/day-138/) - This morning, I went downstairs to see what the day's plans were. The Ruckmans had planned to go to a doctor's appointment with a family whose little boy is very sick. They left the house around 9:50 A.M. for the appointments, etc. I stayed at home because I knew I would have been sitting in - [A Great Sunday!!!](https://consfords.com/a-great-sunday-2/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. Once I was ready for the day, I went down and ate a few muffins for breakfast. We left for church shortly after breakfast. Once we got to church, we made sure everything was ready to go and started right on time. We had good services. After the - [Shopping and Resting](https://consfords.com/shopping-and-resting/) - This morning, I got up, got ready, went downstairs, and had a bowl of cereal for breakfast. A little after I had eaten, we loaded up our propane bottles and headed off to get them filled and to do a little shopping. It took us a while to find a few things; but with a - [A Busy Day!!!](https://consfords.com/a-busy-day-2/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:45. I then read my Bible and got ready for the day. Once I was ready, I went downstairs for breakfast. Mrs. Angie had made oatmeal and toast. Everything was good!!! After breakfast, I went back up to my room for a while. While I was in my room, - [Fante and Adventures](https://consfords.com/fante-and-adventures-2/) - I again woke up late this morning. I think staying up until after midnight then staying up the next night until after midnight has really messed up my sleep schedule. I am really going to try to get back onto a good morning routine. After I got up this morning, I got ready for the - [House Work and Church ](https://consfords.com/house-work-and-church/) - This morning, I again woke up later than usual. I got ready for the day and went downstairs. I started on some of the jobs Bro. Ruckman wanted me to do around the house. I started with organizing the garage; then, I changed the water filters. By the time I was done with these tasks, - [Village Evangelism ](https://consfords.com/village-evangelism/) - This morning, we slept in after a very late night last night. I had a few snacks instead of having breakfast. I had some leftovers from yesterday for lunch. It was all very good. After lunch, I had about an hour before Bro. Ruckman took me to the church to do village evangelism with Bro. - [First Day of 2024](https://consfords.com/first-day-of-2024/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:45. I got ready and went downstairs for breakfast. After breakfast, the Ruckmans went into town while I worked on a Photoshop project. I felt very lazy today, probably from the late night. I did do some drawing, but not much. I did a few exercises and a few - [New Year's Eve!!!](https://consfords.com/new-years-eve/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. I typed the blog I had forgotten to type yesterday. After that, I got ready for the day and went downstairs for breakfast. After breakfast, I finished gathering my stuff for the day; then, we were out the door headed to church. There were very few people when - [Day #129](https://consfords.com/day-129/) - I completely forgot to type the blog yesterday; so, I will type it now. Yesterday morning, I woke up around 8:00. I then got ready and worked on a puzzle we have been working on the last few days. I worked on that for a few minutes until Bro. Ruckman came down. Once he came - [Last Day of Camp](https://consfords.com/last-day-of-camp/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:45. I packed my bags and got everything ready to go. Then, I ate breakfast and got my water ready for the day. We left the house around 7:30 A.M. for camp. On our way, we picked up a few people, got some ice, then drove out to the - [Thursday, December 28 - Day #3 of Camp](https://consfords.com/thursday-december-28-day-3-of-camp/) - It has been a busy few days, but it has been fun. This morning, I woke up at 6:45. I then read my Bible and ate breakfast. After breakfast, I finished getting a few things together for the day. We left the house at 7:50 A.M. and had a few errands to run on the - [Christmas Fun](https://consfords.com/christmas-fun/) - This morning, I woke up around 8:00. After waking up, we ate breakfast and then got ready for company. Bro. Ruckman and I went into town for a few things. Our guests did not start arriving until 11:30 P.M. or so. We had one family arrive then; the rest arrived closer to 12:00 or 12:30 - [Wednesday, December 27 - Day #2 of Camp](https://consfords.com/wednesday-december-27-day-2-of-camp/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. I then read my Bible, got ready, and ate breakfast. Once we had eaten, I got a few more things ready; then, we were out the door headed to camp. On our way out, we stopped at the ATM and then drove the rest of the way. The - [Tuesday, December 26 - Day #1 of Camp](https://consfords.com/tuesday-december-26-day-1-of-camp/) - This morning, I woke up at 8:00. I got my bag ready to go to Cape Coast for camp. Once my bag was packed, I went downstairs for breakfast. After breakfast, we had a pastor and his family come visit for an hour or two. It was a good time of fellowship. I ate lunch - [Christmas Day](https://consfords.com/christmas-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00 something. Once I had woken up, I got ready for the day and went downstairs. Once everyone was downstairs, we opened presents and had a good time. After presents, we got ready to have company. I went up to my room for a little while; and by the - [Christmas Eve](https://consfords.com/christmas-eve/) - This morning, I woke up at 8:00, then got ready for church. Once I was ready, I went downstairs. Mrs. Angie had a plate with eggs and toast ready for me. It was very good!!! After breakfast, we left for church. We had great services!!! We had our normal Sunday school hour; then, we had - [A Nice, Relaxing Day](https://consfords.com/a-nice-relaxing-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:45. I lay in bed for another fifteen minutes before I got up and got ready. Once I finally made it downstairs, we had pancakes and eggs for breakfast. The Perkins family spent the night; so, we were able to talk and have a good time this morning. Before - [Day #120](https://consfords.com/day-120/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:00. I left the house around 6:30 A.M. for my jog and was able to have a good time. I got back to the house close to 7:00 A.M. Once I got back, I turned the ac on for a few minutes, took a shower, then rested until everyone - [Day #119](https://consfords.com/day-119/) - Sometimes I can not think of a good name for the day; so, I just call it the number of full days I have been in Africa. This morning, I woke up, got ready, and went downstairs. When the Ruckmans came downstairs, I helped make a delicious breakfast. We had bacon, eggs, raisin bread, and - [A Relaxing Day at Home](https://consfords.com/a-relaxing-day-at-home/) - This morning, I woke up at 8:00 A.M. After waking up, I went downstairs, where I made some toast and hot cocoa for breakfast. After breakfast, I did not really do much for the rest of the morning. The Ruckmans had left to do some shopping and do a few different things. I decided to - [First Day of Break](https://consfords.com/first-day-of-break/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20 or so. After awhile, I went downstairs. I did not hear or see anyone; so, I went back up to my room for another hour or so. Once I heard the Ruckmans moving about, I went downstairs. We had cereal for breakfast and then got ready for our - [Another Great Sunday!!!](https://consfords.com/another-great-sunday-2/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:25. I then got ready for church and made my way downstairs for breakfast. Bro. Ruckman and Mrs. Angie had already eaten; so, I fried up some leftover corned beef and potatoes, sausage, and a runny egg with some toast. I am not much of a baker\cook because at - [Final Finals!!!](https://consfords.com/final-finals/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:30. I studied until 9:00 A.M., then went down for breakfast. Mrs. Angie made eggs and toast. It was very good. After breakfast, I went back to my studying. After I had studied until 10:00 A.M. or so, we left for Bible Institute. I was able to get a - [Another Big Study Day!!!](https://consfords.com/another-big-study-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. As soon as I woke up, I began my studying for the day. I went downstairs at 8:30 A.M. or so to get a few muffins for breakfast and then went back up to my room to do some more studying. I usually study for an hour then - [A Little More Study and Finals](https://consfords.com/a-little-more-study-and-finals/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:50. I studied until 9:00 A.M. and then went down to have a little bit of breakfast. I ate one banana then went back up to my room. I studied off and on. I basically stayed in my room until 11:45 A.M. and then went downstairs. I sat in - [Study and a Bit More Study](https://consfords.com/study-and-a-bit-more-study/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:25. I then studied until 8:30. After I had studied, I made some toast and eggs and went back up to my room to do some more studying While I was studying, the Ruckmans and Hollingsworths went to the mall for a little bit. When they got back, we - [More Studying!](https://consfords.com/more-studying/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20, got ready for the day, and studied until 8:00 A.M. After I had studied, I went downstairs. Bro. Nathan prepared some delicious eggs, and Mrs. Kelcie made some great toast. After breakfast, I went back up to my room and studied until 12:00. We then had lunch. After - [Study, Study, Study!](https://consfords.com/study-study-study/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20 A.M. I immediately began studying. I worked on correcting quizzes and other things. Once I had studied for a while, I went down for breakfast. Mrs. Angie prepared some delicious runny eggs and some toast. After breakfast, I set up a study area in the living room. I - [A Great Sunday](https://consfords.com/a-great-sunday/) - This morning, I woke up late. I quickly got ready; then, we were out the door. Bro. Nathan preached in the Sunday school hour. He spoke on prayer; then, Bro. Ruckman did the morning service. After the service, the whole church took a group photo with the Hollingsworths because that would be the last service - [Last Lessons in Bible Institute Before the Finals](https://consfords.com/last-lessons-in-bible-institute-before-the-finals/) - This morning, I had to get some last-minute preparations done for Bible Institute; then, I went down for breakfast at 8:45 A.M. We had leftover pancakes, which were delicious. After breakfast, I did a little more studying, before we left for Bible Institute. We got to the church at 10:30 A.M. We were able to - [An Action-Packed Friday ](https://consfords.com/an-action-packed-friday/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. I immediately began reading notes for Bible Institute. I read for about thirty minutes and then went downstairs. I did not see anyone; so, I went back up to my room. I ended up going back downstairs around 8:00 A.M. We then all had delicious pancakes for breakfast. - [Fante and Adventures](https://consfords.com/fante-and-adventures/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. I got up, did some Bible Institute studying/reading, then went down for breakfast. Bro. Ruckman kindly made me two delicious, runny eggs. He had also made toast and hot dogs, which were delicious also. After breakfast, I went back to my room and did some more studying and - [Lawn Work](https://consfords.com/lawn-work/) - I almost forgot to type the blog this evening, but I remembered; so, I will jump right to it. This morning, I woke up at 7:30. Once I had gotten up, I got ready, did some studying, then went down for some breakfast. Bro. Nathan made some delicious runny eggs. After we had breakfast, Bro. - [Back to Fante](https://consfords.com/back-to-fante/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. I wanted to sleep in, but I knew I needed to get up and study for Institute. Once I had rolled out of bed, I got ready, got breakfast, then went back to my room to study. I studied for a good thirty to forty-five minutes. I then - [A Day of Rest Before The Busy Schedule](https://consfords.com/a-day-of-rest-before-the-busy-schedule/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. I ended up going downstairs at 7:30 A.M., where I worked on a project on my computer for about thirty minutes. Once people started moving around the house, I made myself breakfast, then went back up to my room, where I studied notes for Bible Institute for about - [Another Great Sunday ](https://consfords.com/another-great-sunday/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00, got up, and got going. I got dressed and went down for breakfast. We had oatmeal for breakfast. After breakfast, we got ready for church. We left the house at 9:30 A.M. and had great services. After church, we had one baptism. Then, we headed home. We had - [Finals are coming! 😬](https://consfords.com/finals-are-coming-😬/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, got ready, and then took all of my Bible Institute stuff to the dining room to study. I sat down around 7:40 A.M. and did not get up until 9:50 A.M. In that time period, I was able to get caught up on a few classes and - [The Start to a Busy Few Days ](https://consfords.com/the-start-to-a-busy-few-days/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:50. Once I had woken up, I read my Bible and then studied for Bible Institute for a good while. Once I had finished studying, I went downstairs. Mrs. Angie was making pancakes, and Bro. Hollingsworth was reading his Bible, while I was doing some reading in the dining - [DAY 100!!! 🎉🎊🎉](https://consfords.com/day-100-🎉🎊🎉/) - Today marks my one-hundredth day in Africa. I woke up this morning at 6:45 to finish packing up and cleaning up. Once I had finished with that, I ate a quick breakfast; then, we loaded our stuff into the truck. Once we were all loaded up. The Ruckmans drove me over to the airport. Once - [Adventures in the City!!!](https://consfords.com/adventures-in-the-city/) - This morning, I woke up at..... who cares. I do not even remember what time I woke up. Once I woke up, I lay in bed and watched Nat Geo Wild. I saw some pretty interesting animal documentaries, that is until I started getting hungry. I then went to the Ruckmans' room to get the - [Travel and Fun](https://consfords.com/travel-and-fun/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40, got ready for the day, finished packing a few thing, and took my stuff downstairs. After a few pieces of toast, I began spraying the house for any pests that may decide to visit. Once I was finished spraying, we were out the door and on our way - [It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas! ](https://consfords.com/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, got ready, and headed downstairs. Once the Ruckmans came down, we ate breakfast, and the morning fun began. I needed to go by the airport to purchase a ticket because I will be flying from Accra to Takoradi in a few days. The Ruckmans and I will - [Third Missions Conference in The Past Few Weeks](https://consfords.com/third-missions-conference-in-the-past-few-weeks/) - I have officially experienced three weddings, three missions conferences, a trip to a different country, a pastor's conference, and many other new things. I have also preached five times in the last three weeks. It has definitely been very busy with Bible Institute and all the other activities; but all in all, it has been - [Finally Made It to Cape Coast!!!](https://consfords.com/finally-made-it-to-cape-coast/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40. I thought we would be leaving at 7:30 A.M., but we ended up having to stick around. So, I finished packing up and brought my stuff downstairs. We were able to eat breakfast and do some stuff around the house. We could not leave because some men needed - [An Unexpected Day of Rest ](https://consfords.com/an-unexpected-day-of-rest/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and got my bag packed. We were supposed to be going to Cape Coast for a missions conference today; but before we went, we were going to do a few things. After I had packed my bag, I went downstairs and had a piece of leftover pie - [Thanksgiving Fun!!!](https://consfords.com/thanksgiving-fun/) - This morning, right as I finished reading my Bible, the power went off. We had warning that the power would be off from 9 until 5, and the power went off promptly at 9:00 A.M. As soon as I had finished getting ready, I went downstairs. Mrs. Angie was getting things ready for the day. - [Another Day](https://consfords.com/another-day/) - I have no clue what to call the days anymore; so I am just labeling it "Another Day." This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. Once I had gotten ready, I headed downstairs to see what was going on for the day. Mrs. Angie was already busy preparing - [Day #90 ](https://consfords.com/day-90/) - This is my 90th full day in Africa. It has been really good, and I am starting to get the hang of things. This morning, I slept in a little because I did not get to sleep until after 11 P.M., and the power went off at 4:00 A.M. After the power had gone off, - [Chill Day](https://consfords.com/chill-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 8:00. I read my Bible, got ready for the day, then stayed in my room for a bit. After a little while, I finally decided to go downstairs and see what was going on for the day. We had planned to do some shopping, but plans changed when Bro. - [Another Sunday in the Books ](https://consfords.com/another-sunday-in-the-books/) - I got up, read my Bible, got ready for church, and ate breakfast. Once I had eaten, I got my water ready for church. We left the house at 8:30 A.M. When we got to church, there were very few people there; but by the time Sunday School was over, we had kids everywhere. Bro. - [Test Day at Bible Institute ](https://consfords.com/test-day-at-bible-institute/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:40. I read my Bible and studied in my room for a good while. After I had studied, I came downstairs and ate some yogurt and a banana. Once I had finished eating, I continued studying. We left the house at 10:30 A.M. for Bible Institute. Once we got - [Catch-up Day ](https://consfords.com/catch-up-day/) - This morning, I made myself sleep in. I had planned to be asleep by 9:30 P.M., but did not get to sleep until after 11:00 P.M. I slept in a little. I really needed to catch up on my sleep after all the late nights in Burkina Faso. I got up, read my Bible, and - [Going Home to Ghana](https://consfords.com/going-home-to-ghana/) - This morning, I woke up at 5:20. I was able to finish getting things packed up and carried downstairs. I did not eat any breakfast at the house, but Bro. Ruckman made his normal three eggs for breakfast. We were able to say our goodbyes; then, we left the house at 6:40 or so. Once - [Another Day of Activities](https://consfords.com/another-day-of-activities/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20 A.M. I read my Bible, took a shower, and got ready for the day. Last night, we ended up staying up until 12:39 playing a game. I did not end up getting to sleep until around 2:00 A.M. Once I came down stairs, I had a roll with - [A Day of Fun](https://consfords.com/a-day-of-fun/) - We did not have anything planned for the morning; so, I slept in a little. Then, I read my Bible and get ready for the day. When I went downstairs, Mrs. Angie made a runny egg with some corned beef and potatoes. It was delicious. Once I had finished breakfast, we all sat in the - [Another Busy Day at the Church](https://consfords.com/another-busy-day-at-the-church/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. Once I had gotten ready, I went down for breakfast. I ate some pancakes, then got my water ready for the day. We left the house around 8:30 A.M. for the church. Once we got to the church, everyone enjoyed their - [First Day of Missions Conference in Ouagadougou](https://consfords.com/first-day-of-missions-conference-in-ouagadougou/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. I then went down for breakfast. We had bofrots, which are basically donuts. After we had eaten, we had a few minutes before we left. We were able to sit in the living room and enjoy a somewhat slow morning. Once - [A Fun Day!!!](https://consfords.com/a-fun-day/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. We were planning to leave the house at 8:30 A.M. I ate breakfast, got my water ready, and made sure I had my camera gear, etc. We left the house promptly at 8:30 A.M. We then drove to the church to - [Busy Day!!!](https://consfords.com/busy-day/) - To be honest, I almost forgot to type the blog this evening. I just remembered. This morning, I woke up at 7:30. I read my Bible, then quickly got ready. We left around 8:30 A.M., if I remember right. Once we got to the campground, which is where we had our meeting today, we all - [All Rested Up!!!](https://consfords.com/all-rested-up/) - I went to bed very tired; so, it was nice to be able to sleep in. Bro. Ruckman told me that I did not have to go with them today because they were planning on being gone the entire day. It was good that I was able to get caught up on my rest, or - [WE MADE IT!!!](https://consfords.com/we-made-it/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:00. We were able to leave the house by 6:30 A.M. Once we got to the airport, we were able to get checked in without a problem. We only had an hour at the airport before our first flight from Takoradi to Accra. I think the flight actually left - [Let The Games Begin!!!](https://consfords.com/let-the-games-begin/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30, I think. I read my Bible, got ready for the day, and then went downstairs. Bro. Ruckman was making eggs and found two spoiled eggs. Because he had found two spoiled eggs, I tried to do the float test with my eggs. They both sank; so I thought - [Free Day!!!](https://consfords.com/free-day/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, got ready, and went downstairs. I worked on the baptism video, but it is still not finished. I still need to add some music. Mrs. Angie made some eggs, toast, and sausage for breakfast. Everything was delicious. After I had eaten breakfast, I worked on a few - [God Is Working!](https://consfords.com/god-is-working/) - This morning, for some reason, I was thinking church started at 10:00 instead fo 9:00. I started reading my Bible as usual, when I heard Mrs. Angie say, "Should we make sure Gilbert is awake?" When I heard her say that, I texted Bro. Ruckman that I was awake, but I was reading my Bible. - [Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/bible-institute/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, got ready, and then did some studying for Bible Institute. Mrs. Angie made me an egg sandwich for breakfast. I sat at the table studying for about an hour or so. We did not leave for Bible Institute until a little after 10:00 A.M. Once we got - [Slow Morning, Busyish Afternoon](https://consfords.com/slow-morning-busyish-afternoon/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. Once I had finished, I went down to find oatmeal ready on the stove. I peeled a banana to add a little flavor to my oatmeal. Once I had finished breakfast, I got some pictures ready for Bro. Ruckman, did a - [Another Busy Day ](https://consfords.com/another-busy-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:15. I read my Bible, got ready for the day, then went downstairs for breakfast. Bro. Ruckman had made a nice breakfast. We did not have a lot of time at the house, but we did have enough time for breakfast. :) Once we had finished breakfast, we left - [Try-to-Get-Better Day](https://consfords.com/try-to-get-better-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 8:00 A.M. I read my Bible, and slowly got ready for the day. I had zero plans for the day; so, I made breakfast around 9:30 A.M. I had an egg with toast and sausage. After breakfast, I went back up to my room. I spent most of the - [Adventure Day!!!](https://consfords.com/adventure-day/) - This morning, I woke up to the sound of a heavy rain. It really made me want to stay in bed, but I started getting texts and other things; so, I decided I might as well start my day. I read my Bible, got ready, then came downstairs. Bro. Ruckman and Mrs. Angie had left - [Sick Day](https://consfords.com/sick-day/) - This morning, I got to sleep in because we did not have any plans for the day. When I woke up, my throat and ears hurt. I figured I must have had some drainage in the night, which I most likely did. I was able to read my Bible, get ready, then make some toast - [Anniversary Sunday!!!](https://consfords.com/anniversary-sunday/) - This morning I got up, read my Bible, got ready, and then went downstairs. I did not see anyone, so I made two pieces of toast for breakfast. As soon as I had finished, we left for church. When we got to church, there were people everywhere. (Mainly kids) Apparently, the word had gotten out - [Busy Day of Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/busy-day-of-bible-institute/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. I was able to get a good bit of studying in, get ready, and make a nice breakfast. I made two pieces of toast and a nice runny egg. It was very good. After I ate, I went back to studying. We left the house at 10:20 A.M. - [Slow Morning, Busy Afternoon](https://consfords.com/slow-morning-busy-afternoon/) - This morning, I slept in a little, got up, read my Bible, got ready for the day, and then went downstairs. The morning was really slow, but I was able to edit some videos on my computer. I had leftover sloppy joes for lunch. After lunch, I sat around the house for another good while. - [Fante Class and Rest](https://consfords.com/fante-class-and-rest/) - This morning, I read my Bible, got ready, and then went down for breakfast. Bro. Ruckman had made toast, eggs, and hot dogs; everything tasted great, and the eggs were cooked to perfection. After breakfast, I worked on my Fante homework. I thought I somewhat understood, but apparently I did not. I did not do - [Day #4, Final Day of Missions Conference](https://consfords.com/day-4-final-day-of-missions-conference/) - This morning, I got the opportunity to sleep in a little. I got up, ready my Bible, and worked on some stuff on my computer. I did not leave my room until 9:00 A.M. or so. After I left my room, I went downstairs and had an apple pie for breakfast. (They are small, personal - [Day #3 of Missions Conference](https://consfords.com/day-3-of-missions-conference/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. I read my Bible and quickly got ready for the day. We had planned to leave at 8:15 A.M. to go to the Kojokrom work site. What I did not know is that it had rained a lot in the night; so, we were not able to go - [Day #2 of Missions Conference](https://consfords.com/day-2-of-missions-conference/) - This morning, I woke up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. I studied for Bible Institute for a few minutes and then went downstairs. After two muffins for breakfast, I worked on my Fante homework. We had Fante lessons today because tomorrow we are going to the Kojokrom work site, having Bible - [Day #1 of Missions Conference](https://consfords.com/day-1-of-missions-conference/) - This morning, I read my Bible, got ready for church, and then went down for breakfast. Mrs. Angie had banana muffins ready. They were so good. We left for church at 8:30 A.M. We had a great Sunday school and morning service preached by Pastor Miguel Triano. We did have problems with the microphones because - [Back to School](https://consfords.com/back-to-school/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20. I read my Bible, got ready for the day, then started studying. I was able to study for about an hour, which was good. After I studied for a while, I messed with my drone for a while. I am trying to figure things out; but once I - [A Full Day of Video Creating](https://consfords.com/a-full-day-of-video-creating/) - This morning I did not fall asleep until 12:15. (I figured I would start the blog off a little differently.) After I fell asleep, I did not wake up until 6:30. I tried to sleep in until 7:00 A.M., but I could not fall back to sleep. I got up at 6:50, ready my Bible, - [A Good Day and a Big Surprise!](https://consfords.com/a-good-day-and-a-big-surprise/) - Today stated off like every other day. I woke up, read my Bible, practiced my guitar, and got ready for the day. We had oatmeal and leftover pancakes for breakfast. After breakfast, I finished up my Fante home work and then studied for my Bible Institute classes, which are resuming on Tuesday. We had a - [Wednesday](https://consfords.com/wednesday/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. I read my Bible, then practiced my guitar. Once I had practiced for thirty minutes, I got ready for the day. Mrs. Angie made pancakes; but once she had finished that, she started feeling weird again. For the whole day, she would get something done, then start feeling - [Visa Extension and Guitar Practice!!!](https://consfords.com/visa-extension-and-guitar-practice/) - This morning, I got up, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. Bro. Ruckman made eggs, bacon, and toast; everything tasted great. After breakfast, I went back up to my room and did a few exercises. Then, I got my stuff ready to go to immigration with Pastor Prince and Pastor Dare. Pastor - [Unfortunate Event](https://consfords.com/unfortunate-event/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40. We had planned on leaving the house at 8:00 A.M. to visit the Perkins; but at 7:00 A.M. or so, Bro. Ruckman informed me that Mrs. Angie had been very sick since 1:00 A.M. She did not leave the restroom for quite a while. Bro. Ruckman found her - [Another Sunday with One Saved](https://consfords.com/another-sunday-with-one-saved/) - After my very long nap yesterday, my sleep schedule was really messed up. I did not fall asleep until after 1:00 A.M. After I fell asleep, I slept well. I woke up at 7:30. I read my Bible, ate breakfast, then got ready for the day. We left for church at 8:30. Once we got - [Third Wedding in Two Weeks!!!](https://consfords.com/third-wedding-in-two-weeks/) - This morning, I woke up at 8:00. I read my Bible, ate breakfast, and got ready for the day. Once we were all ready, we left the house around 9:30 A.M. The wedding did not start exactly when it was supposed to, but we did not have to wait an hour or two before we - [A Long Day!!!](https://consfords.com/a-long-day/) - This morning, I hurried downstairs and quickly made some toast before we had to leave to go to the traditional wedding. We got there at 7:30, and the wedding was supposed to start at 8:00; but, I do not think it started until 9:00 or so. Throughout the wedding, I operated the video for Pastor - [Fante Learning, Tile Unloading](https://consfords.com/fante-learning-tile-unloading/) - This morning, I slept in. I had set my alarm for 7:00 A.M., but apparently I turned it off and did not wake up until 8:36 A.M. :) I quickly read my Bible and ran downstairs. No one was down there, but I did see that they had eggs and toast ready for me to - [Start To My 8th Full Week in Ghana](https://consfords.com/start-to-my-8th-full-week-in-ghana/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40 A.M. I read my Bible and got ready to do some running. I ran one mile and walked a half mile. After I had finished running, all I wanted to do was take a cool shower. After my shower, I was still sweating. I do not think I - [Fante Class](https://consfords.com/fante-class/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:50. I read my Bible, got dressed and ready for the day, and went downstairs. I sat in the living room for a while until Mrs. Angie had finished making breakfast. We had eggs and toast. After breakfast, Mrs. Angie taught Prince English for about an hour while I - [Print Shop and Fun](https://consfords.com/print-shop-and-fun/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:50. I read my Bible and got ready to do my morning run. I let the dog out before I started because if I do not let her out while I am running, she barks the entire time. This morning, the dog did not bark at all. I was - [Thanksgiving Service and Relaxation](https://consfords.com/thanksgiving-service-and-relaxation/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20. I read my Bible, and once I had finished that, I got ready for church. After I had gotten ready, I got a text from Mrs. Ruckman saying that breakfast was ready on the table. I went downstairs and ate breakfast, then headed back up to my room. - [The Wedding!!!](https://consfords.com/the-wedding/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00 A.M. I read my Bible and stayed in my room. I would have left my room, but all ten of the bridesmaids and the bride were getting ready downstairs. Mrs. Ruckman recommended I stay in the room. I was fine with that because I got a lot of - [Very Long Day](https://consfords.com/very-long-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:40. I read my Bible, did my exercises, and ate pancakes for breakfast. After breakfast, we went to the church and checked up on the wedding decorations. Everything was starting to come together, but there was still a lot of work that needed to be done. We went back - [Early Morning Start and Wedding Preparations](https://consfords.com/early-morning-start-and-wedding-preparations/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:00. I read my Bible and got ready for the day. We had a quick breakfast and were out the door by 6:45 A.M. When we left the house, we drove to a gas station where we picked up Kojo and Regina. This is the couple who we were - [6 Full Weeks in Ghana!!!](https://consfords.com/6-full-weeks-in-ghana/) - I have successfully survived six full weeks in Ghana. These weeks have been action-packed and fun. There have been a few times I have missed my family, friends, and home; but, I am glad to be in my second home. I am enjoying getting to know Bro. and Mrs. Ruckman and also the men of - [A Very Long Day](https://consfords.com/a-very-long-day/) - Today, I woke up a little later than normal. I did not have time to run, but I did get my Bible reading and Fante homework done. Once I had finished with my homework, I studied Fante and Bible Institute notes. I did eat breakfast somewhere in the middle of everything, just to let you - [No Rest for the Weary](https://consfords.com/no-rest-for-the-weary/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:40, read my Bible, did some exercises, and prepared for the day. We had eggs and English muffins for breakfast. Everything was delicious. We did not have any plans for the early morning, but we left the house at 10:00 A.M. After we left the house, we did some - [Another Great Sunday in Ghana](https://consfords.com/another-great-sunday-in-ghana/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20, read my Bible, and got ready for the day. I went down to see if any was up, but I did not see anyone. There was oatmeal and toast, still hot; so I knew someone had been up. I ate the toast and oatmeal and went back up - [An Early Start to a Long Day](https://consfords.com/an-early-start-to-a-long-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:55, read my Bible, and got ready to have a nice morning run. I do not run anywhere but around the house, but it is good to get my heart going. After I had run one mile, I felt really sick. I took a nice cool shower and felt - [Busy Day at Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/busy-day-at-bible-institute/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:00. I read my Bible and studied for my Bible Institute quizzes. I went downstairs at eight, where I found Bro. Ruckman had breakfast ready and on the table. We had eggs and English muffins again, but I do not think that meal will ever get old. The homemade - [Pre-Wedding Paint Job](https://consfords.com/pre-wedding-paint-job/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20. I read my Bible and got ready for the day. Then, I did some reading in for the Bible Institute. No-one was downstairs at eight; so, I continued reading my book. I went downstairs for breakfast close to 8:30 A.M. We had egg sandwiches on homemade English muffins. - [The Start to my Sixth Week in Ghana](https://consfords.com/the-start-to-my-sixth-week-in-ghana/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. I read my Bible, got ready for the day, and headed down for breakfast. We ate a quick breakfast; and once we had finished, we went to the church. Bro. Ruckman needed to meet with some of the men who were getting supplies and stuff for the upcoming - [Fante and Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/fante-and-bible-institute/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:40. I was able to do some of my Bible reading, but I had to hurry and eat breakfast because we needed to be at the church by 8:30. When we got to the church, we gave the money to one of the men from the church so he - [Start to the Preparations for the Wedding!!!](https://consfords.com/start-to-the-preparations-for-the-wedding/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:05. I was able to read my Bible and stay in my room for a little while. :) I went downstairs around 8:00 to see what was going on. No one was down there; so, I sat in the living room. After about thirty minutes, things started going around - [Sunday #5](https://consfords.com/sunday-5/) - I woke up at 7:30 this morning. I was able to read my Bible and get ready for church before going down for breakfast. I had to eat breakfast quickly as we were leaving for church at 8:30. On our way to church, we picked up the neighbor boy; his name is Ransford. He has - [Another Great Day of Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/another-great-day-of-bible-institute/) - I woke up at 7:05 this morning. I was able to read my Bible and do some studying for today's quizzes. I made some breakfast; and after I had eaten, I went back up to my room to do some more studying. We left the house at 9:55 to go to the church. Bro. and - [Another Great but Busy Day](https://consfords.com/another-great-but-busy-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:15. I was able to read my Bible and get some studying in. After I had done some studying, I went downstairs and had some breakfast. Once I had finished breakfast, I went back up to my room and did some more studying. We started Fante class at 10:00 - [Evangelism](https://consfords.com/evangelism/) - This morning I woke up at 7:30 A.M. I was able to do my Bible reading, eat breakfast, and get the day going before Bro. and Mrs. Ruckman left the house. Bro. and Mrs. Ruckman were able to spend the day with the couple from Texas. They spent the day visiting all of the churches; - [Start to the Fifth Full Week in Ghana](https://consfords.com/start-to-the-fifth-full-week-in-ghana/) - Today, I woke up late yet again. I woke up at 7:50 A.M. I had just enough time to eat breakfast before everyone started showing up at 8:00 to help load the transport. We brought down seventy six boxes loaded with French and English materials. We were able to get all of these boxes into - [A Busy Day](https://consfords.com/a-busy-day/) - I woke up this morning at 7:00 A.M. We went to breakfast with Pastor Dare at 8:30 and did not finish until 10:00 or so. After breakfast, we started running errands. We bought supplies for the Bible Institute, and we got some things Mrs. Angie wanted. When we got home, it was around 1:00 in - [First Day Without Parents and Siblings for the Next Year](https://consfords.com/first-day-without-parents-and-siblings-for-the-next-year/) - Today, we all woke up early. We got all the luggage loaded in the vehicle, and we ate breakfast. After breakfast, we were off to the airport. Bro. Prince drove Danny, Bonnie, and I, while Bro. Ruckman drove Dad, Mom, and the luggage. Once we arrived at the airport, we got all of the luggage - [A Day Full of Relaxation](https://consfords.com/a-day-full-of-relaxation/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:05. We ate breakfast around eight in the morning. We did not have any plans for the morning; so, I worked on some stuff on my computer. We had lunch around 12:30 in the afternoon. After lunch, Bro. Ruckman and I picked up a couple who is from Texas. - [The End of My Fourth Week in Ghana](https://consfords.com/the-end-of-my-fourth-week-in-ghana/) - Today marks the end of my fourth week here in Ghana. Four weeks ago today, we had just landed in Ghana and were getting our bags to come to the Ruckmans' house. Tomorrow starts my fifth full week here in Ghana. At times, time seems to fly; but other times, it feels like time has - [Massage, Haircut, Relax](https://consfords.com/massage-haircut-relax/) - Today I again woke up at 8:00 A.M. I need to get out of that habit. Although, the extra rest did feel good. I came downstairs around 8:20 A.M., and Bro. Ruckman informed me that plans for the day had changed. Originally, Bro. and Mrs. Ruckman planned to take a couple form Texas to see - [Another Great Day at Church](https://consfords.com/another-great-day-at-church/) - Today, I woke up much later than I would have liked. I woke up at 8:00 A.M. I had a very good night's rest; so when I woke up, I was ready for the day. I got ready for church quickly, then ran downstairs to eat some breakfast. Mrs. Angie had made muffins the night - [Week #3 of Bible Institute and the End to the Rush of Another Week](https://consfords.com/week-3-of-bible-institute-and-the-end-to-the-rush-of-another-week/) - I woke up this morning at 7:15 or so. I stayed in my room studying, reading my Bible, and getting ready for the day. I went downstairs around 8:15. I decided I would try to make something for breakfast, but my idea failed; notice, I said tried. :) I decided I would make something different, - [Another Friday in the Books](https://consfords.com/another-friday-in-the-books/) - I woke up around 6:30 this morning. I had woken up a little early because I thought we would be leaving the house early to go to the market, but they had decided not to go to the market. It was good that I woke up early because it started a good day for me. - [Early Start, Busy Day](https://consfords.com/early-start-busy-day/) - This morning, I woke up at 6:40. We had a busy day; so, we had to get started early. We ate breakfast at 7:15 and left the house by 7:30. Bro. Ruckman and I went to pick up Bro. Kenny; then, we picked up a few other folks. We took everyone to the church that - [Third Full Week in Ghana](https://consfords.com/third-full-week-in-ghana/) - I woke up this morning at 7:30. We ate breakfast and started another busy day. We planned to do some shopping for the week. We had several stops throughout the day. We started off by going to the mall. We got a few things there, then headed to the next grocery store. We were able - [Fante Class, Bible Class, and A Storm](https://consfords.com/fante-class-bible-class-and-a-storm/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:20. We ate breakfast around 8:00 A.M. After breakfast, I started studying for my Fante lessons and my Bible Institute classes. I was able to get a lot of studying in; so, when Fante class came around, I was able to do a little better than usual. Fante Class - [Gilbert Consford to Ghana](https://consfords.com/gilbert-consford-to-ghana/) - Gilbert Consford is our oldest son and a few years ago my preacher, Pastor Danny Dodson, recommended that when our children graduated from Highschool they should go work with a missionary for one year before they started college. My wife and I started praying about where our children should go and who they should work - [Sunday #3 in the Books](https://consfords.com/sunday-3-in-the-books/) - I started off the day a little later than I would have liked to. I woke up at 7:40 A.M., read my Bible, ate breakfast, then got ready for church. We left the house at 8:40 A.M. When we got to church, there were people everywhere, as usual. I think this is the first Sunday - [Day #3 of Bible Institute.](https://consfords.com/day-3-of-bible-institute/) - I woke up this morning at 7:20. I went downstairs, had breakfast, and started studying over my Bible Institute materials. We left the house around 10:15 A.M. When we got to the church, just about everything was set up; all we had to do was get the coffee going. I do not drink coffee, but - [Laid Back Morning, Busy Afternoon](https://consfords.com/laid-back-morning-busy-afternoon/) - Today, I woke up at 7:30. We did not have anything planned for the morning; so, I ate breakfast. After breakfast, I used the time I had to study for my Bible Institute classes. We will most likely be having quizzes, and I'm not really sure how they do quizzes. PLEASE PRAY that everything I - [Fante Class and Evangelism](https://consfords.com/fante-class-and-evangelism/) - Today, I woke up at 7:30 A.M. I had set alarms for 6:50, but I turned them off and went right back to sleep. It is a good thing today was not as busy, or I would have gotten up late. After I had gotten up, I read my Bible, and I was ready for - [Loading a Transport and Doing Some Shopping](https://consfords.com/loading-a-transport-and-doing-some-shopping/) - Today marks the beginning of my third full week in Ghana, while yesterday marked my first full week without my parents and siblings. I started off the morning by waking up at 6:50. I did a few things in my room and came down for breakfast. Bro. Ruckman had prepared a egg and cheese sandwich. - [The Start of a Busy Week](https://consfords.com/the-start-of-a-busy-week/) - Last night, before going to bed, I asked Bro. Ruckman what time we were getting started in the morning. He proceeded to send a very long text of all the days activities and what time each activity would be starting:). The good thing is, we did not have to start early. I woke up around - [Labor Day](https://consfords.com/labor-day/) - Today, I woke up at 7:00 A.M. and could not go back to sleep. I lay in bed for about an hour and came down for breakfast. I had some coffee cake with hot chocolate that hit the spot. We decided to have a day of rest because we are going to have a long - [Second Sunday in Ghana](https://consfords.com/second-sunday-in-ghana/) - This morning, I woke up at 7:30. I got ready for church and headed down for breakfast. I had oatmeal and juice. It was very good. Once I had finished eating breakfast, we got all of our stuff gathered and left for church at 8:30 A.M. When we arrived at church, the kids were everywhere, - [First Day of Bible Institute](https://consfords.com/first-day-of-bible-institute/) - Today, I woke up at 7:30 in the morning. We ate breakfast and relaxed at the house until 10:20 A.M. After 10:30 A.M., our day did not slow down the rest of the day. We got to the church and set a few things up. I was in charge of getting the coffee going. I - [First Full Week in Ghana!!!](https://consfords.com/first-full-week-in-ghana/) - Today marks my first full week living in Ghana. I again woke up a little late today. Dad had left at seven in the morning to go preach at a school. Fifteen souls were saved at the school. The rest of us worked on getting all my stuff moved into my room. Once we had - [More Fun and Adventures!!!](https://consfords.com/343-2/) - August 29, 2023 Today, I woke up a little later than I have been. (We were up later last night.) We got up, ate breakfast, and were ready to start the day. We decided we were going to go with Bro. Prince and visit some old friends and some new friends. First, we drove to - [A Day at the Ocean!!!](https://consfords.com/a-day-at-the-ocean/) - Today, I woke up at 7:30 A.M. I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the day!!! I got some breakfast and started getting ready for the day. I had plugged my battery pack in last night, and this morning when I went to get it, it would not work at all. I just paid - [First Sunday In Ghana](https://consfords.com/first-sunday-in-ghana/) - We started off the day with chocolate chip banana muffins. They were so good!!! After breakfast, we all got ready to go to church. We left the house around 8:30 A.M. to get to church. When we arrived at church, there were kids running everywhere. It is a blessing to see kids who are so - [Bible Institue Orientation](https://consfords.com/bible-institue-orientation/) - Saturday, August 26, 2023 I was able to fall asleep before midnight!!! I was able to sleep well and wake up before eight o'clock:). After having a good night's rest, I was ready to go for the day. I ate breakfast, and started the day by going with Bro. Ruckman and Dad to the store - [Visiting Old Friends and Making New Friends](https://consfords.com/visiting-old-friends-and-making-new-friends/) - August 25, 2023 Today is the first day I woke up before nine o'clock. I still did not go to sleep until a little after midnight, but I am starting to get used to the change in time zones. We began the day by having a hearty breakfast of Biscuits and Gravy; and let me - [The First Fante Lesson](https://consfords.com/the-first-fante-lesson/) - August 24, 2023 This is Gilbert. I'm going to take over the blogging to get into the habit of doing it daily. We started off the day getting up a little late, due to the jet lag we are still experiencing. We ate a good breakfast with banana bread and fresh cut pineapple. I had - [First Full Day In Ghana](https://consfords.com/first-full-day-in-ghana/) - August 23, 2023 Since we went to bed at 2:00 AM, we did not set any alarms this morning. We got up a little after 9:00. Mrs. Ruckman made breakfast for us. Then, we sorted through our bags and gave the Ruckmans the things that we had brought for them. Bro. Ruckman, Joe, Gilbert, and - [First Leg of the Trip](https://consfords.com/first-leg-of-the-trip/) - August 21, 2023 We left the house at 8:00 AM to head to the Houston airport. About thirty minutes from home, we had a flat tire. The spare tire was on a cable underneath the car. It took longer to figure out how to unlatch the spare tire than it did to actually change it. - [Second Leg of the Trip](https://consfords.com/second-leg-of-the-trip/) - August 22, 2023 When we landed in Istanbul, the gate for our next flight was not on the screen yet. We walked around a little and waited until the gate was on the screen. We found our gate and waited for boarding. The flight to Accra was a bit bumpy. We took motion sickness medicine, ## Pages - [Home](https://consfords.com/) - Missions with the Consfords: Serving God from a Small Town to the NationsThe ConsfordsMissionaries to West Africa based in the Western Region of Ghana! Buy My Book Blog About US Mission Trips Meet the ConsfordsWe’re the Consford family from East Texas. We're passionate about missions and committed to making Jesus known around the world. We - [FAQ – Missions With The Consfords](https://consfords.com/consfords-missions-faq/) - Welcome to the official Frequently Asked Questions page for our ministry. We created this page to help readers, supporters, pastors, and mission-minded families understand who we are and how God is leading our family back to Ghana, West Africa. Who Are the Consfords? We are the Consford family—Joe and Laura Consford—missionaries preparing to return to - [Podcast](https://consfords.com/podcast/) - 🎧 The Morning Meditation Podcast The Morning Meditation is a daily devotional podcast by Joe Consford featuring short, encouraging Bible lessons from the King James Bible. Each episode includes a Scripture reading, story, reflection, and practical application for daily Christian living. Subscribe today and start your morning with Scripture and encouragement. 🎙️ Listen to the - [Upcoming Missionary Travel & Speaking Schedule – Consfords.com](https://consfords.com/schedule/) - We’re currently on the road, raising support and sharing the vision for our return to Ghana, West Africa! Below is our up-to-date schedule of churches, conferences, and events. If you're interested in having us speak at your church or missions conference, we’d love to connect! Call us at (936) 275-5177! Or send me an email - [Joe Consford Thrive Time Show Interview with Clay Clark – Free Bonus Story Download](https://consfords.com/thrive/) - Welcome Thrive Time Show Listeners! Thanks for tuning in—I’m Joe Consford. On September 7, 2025, I recorded an interview with Clay Clark on the Thrive Time Show. That episode will air soon, and I can’t wait for you to hear it! 📖 Download Bonus Story – The Witch Doctor’s Son The Witch Doctor’s Son – - [Buy That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories by Joe Consford](https://consfords.com/buy-thats-my-goat-joe-consford/) - A page-turner with the urgency of John Grisham, the swashbuckling pace of Clive Cussler, and the laugh-out-loud honesty of Patrick F. McManus—told from the real mission fields of West Africa. Step into a world where border checkpoints feel like courtrooms, jungle roads read like high-stakes sea chases, and everyday ministry turns into campfire-worthy tales that - [Leave a Review for That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories](https://consfords.com/review-thats-my-goat/) - Thank you for reading! Your review helps more readers discover true missionary adventures from West Africa. Choose your favorite platform below, then grab your free thank‑you gift. Quick Review Links Share a Testimonial Loved the book? Share a quick 2–4 sentence note below—we’d love to feature your words on our site or social media! Thank - [Joe Consford Book Launch & Signing at San Augustine Public Library — Sept 12, 2025](https://consfords.com/book-launch-san-augustine-public-library-2025/) - Book Launch & Signing — San Augustine Public Library Date & Time: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM Location: San Augustine Public Library, 413 East Columbia Street, San Augustine, TX 75972 Join Joe Consford for the official launch of That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories. Hear short, true stories from West Africa, - [About](https://consfords.com/about/) - The Consfords: A Family of Missionaries to West Africa Welcome to Consfords.com! We are the Consford family of missionaries to West Africa, committed to reaching Ghana and beyond with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you found us intentionally or by providence, we're glad you're here and excited to share our story, mission, and how - [The Consfords to West Africa — Missionary Prayer Card & Booking Info](https://consfords.com/missionaries-to-ghana-prayer-card/) - The Consfords to West Africa – Missionary Prayer Card & Church Booking Info We’re Joe and Laura Consford—Independent Baptist missionaries returning to Ghana, West Africa. Our ministry focuses on church planting, evangelism and discipleship, Bible institute training, and equipping national pastors. Below is our official prayer card plus clear booking information for pastors and missions - [Press Release](https://consfords.com/press-release/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “That’s My Goat!” – New Book Brings Laughter, Faith, and Unforgettable Adventures from the African Mission Field Center, Texas – August 28, 2025 — Baptist missionary and storyteller Joe Consford has announced the release of his highly anticipated new book, That’s My Goat! – And Other Missionary Stories: Misadventures, Miracles, and Missionary - [That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories: Coming Soon!](https://consfords.com/new-book-announcement/) - Misadventures, Miracles, and Missionary Life in West Africa A Book of Misadventures, Miracles, and Missionary Life in West Africa ✨ Exciting Book Release Update! ✨ The wait is over—the ebook version of That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories by Joe Consford is now available for preorder! 📖 If you’ve been following our New - [Connect](https://consfords.com/connect/) - Connect with the Consford Family- subscribe to our email list for all of our updates. We’d love for you to join us on this exciting journey! Sign up for our daily email updates and follow along as we share Missionary Adventure Tales from the field. Each day, you’ll get stories, updates, and insights straight from - [About the Author – Joe Consford](https://consfords.com/joe-consford-author/) - Joe Consford Author is a Baptist missionary, storyteller, and writer of That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories. For more than two decades, Joe and his family have served in West Africa, focusing on church planting, training national pastors, and sharing the Gospel through Bible institutes and school ministries. From 2001 to 2015, Joe - [Mission Trips To Africa](https://consfords.com/mission-trips-to-africa/) - Discover Mission Trips to Africa With the Consfords If you’ve ever wanted to go on a mission trip that makes a lasting impact — both on the people you serve and on your own heart — this is your chance. The Consford family is excited to offer mission trips to Africa, designed to introduce young - [Missions With the Consfords | Photo Gallery](https://consfords.com/missions-with-the-consfords-photo-gallery/) - Welcome to Missions with the Consfords! Joe and Laura Consford were missionaries to West Africa from 2000 until 2014 when God called them to work in Joe's home church. Gilbert Consford is now serving in Ghana as an intern missionary! Here are some of our favorite photos of West Africa! Missions with the Consfords Missions - [Get Involved](https://consfords.com/get-involved/) - Get Involved: Make an Eternal Impact At Hardware on the Square, we believe in more than just good coffee and quality tools—we believe in supporting the work of the Gospel. The Consford family, who owns and operates Hardware on the Square, is actively involved in global missions, particularly in West Africa. You can be part - [Church Planting in West Africa](https://consfords.com/church-planting-in-west-africa/) - Church Planting in West Africa Training. Sending. Supporting. Join a Mission Trip Support a Church Planter What Is Church Planting in West Africa? Church planting in West Africa isn’t just a ministry—it’s a movement of faith. At Consfords.com, we actively partner with the Hope of Africa Baptist Ministry to train and send national pastors who - [Hope of Africa Baptist Ministry](https://consfords.com/hope-of-africa-baptist-ministry/) - Preaching Christ and Planting Churches throughout West Africa The Mission At Hope of Africa Baptist Ministry, our calling is to spread the Gospel by planting churches, training local leaders, and nurturing the next generation of believers across Ghana and West Africa. Through dedicated ministries like Calvary’s Hope Academy and our Bible Institute, we aim to - [Sitemap](https://consfords.com/sitemap/) - [Consford Captures | Professional Photography With A Purpose](https://consfords.com/consford-captures-professional-photography-with-a-purpose/) - Professional Photography with Purpose 🙋‍♂️ About the Photographer Hi, I’m Gilbert Consford!I'm a college student studying to become a missionary — but in the meantime, I’m using my God-given talent for photography to serve families, churches, and businesses. Every photo session you book helps support my education and future mission work. 📷 Services Offered 👨‍👩‍👧 ## Articles - [Missionary Stories from West Africa: Faith, Fun, and Adventure](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-stories-from-west-africa/) - The Power of a Story Human beings are wired to love stories. From the time we are children, tales of courage, discovery, and hope capture our attention and stir our hearts. But there is something uniquely powerful about missionary stories from West Africa. These are not just entertaining accounts of travel or adventure—they are testimonies - [Joe Consford: Missionary Story Author with a Purpose](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-story-author/) - When people hear the phrase Missionary Story Author, they often imagine dusty journals or rare out-of-print biographies. Yet in today’s digital world, missionary storytelling is alive, fresh, and deeply relevant. Few writers embody this better than Joe Consford, whose work blends true missionary experiences in West Africa with lessons of faith, humor, and resilience. This - [The Power of Missionary Stories: Inspiring Faith and Fueling the Church](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-stories-church/) - Why Missionary Stories Matter for the Church Missionary testimonies are more than inspiring anecdotes—they are reminders of God’s active work in the world today. When churches share these stories, they strengthen faith and build a greater vision for global missions. It is important to your church to hear missionary stories if you want a church - [Life as a Missionary Family in Ghana: Faith, Culture, and Community](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-family-in-ghana/) - Answering God’s Call to Ghana How a Family Prepared for Overseas Mission Life For many missionary families, the journey begins long before they set foot in Ghana. Preparation often involves language training, cross-cultural studies, and months of prayerful planning. Packing up a home, saying goodbye to loved ones, and stepping into the unknown requires courage—but - [Why Missionary Stories Still Matter in 2025](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-stories-2025/) - Missionary stories have been shaping lives for centuries. From the travels of the Apostle Paul to the testimonies of modern believers, these accounts of faith and courage inspire, instruct, and ignite a passion for God’s work around the world. But in 2025, in a world buzzing with social media trends and breaking news, you might - [Partnering with Mission Uttermost – Support Aaron McCullough’s Ministry](https://consfords.com/article/mission-uttermost-ministry-support/) - Introduction At Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas, missions is more than a program—it’s our heartbeat. Each month, we joyfully support missionaries who are carrying the gospel into all the world. One of the ministries we love is the work of Aaron and his family with Mission Uttermost. Their calling is clear: to go where - [Joe Consford Interviewed on the Thrive Time Show with Clay Clark](https://consfords.com/article/joe-consford-thrive-time-show-interview/) - Joe Consford to Be Interviewed on the Thrive Time Show with Clay Clark On Sunday, September 7, 2025, I’ll be sitting down with Clay Clark on the Thrive Time Show, one of the nation’s leading podcasts on business and leadership. The interview will be recorded that day, with the episode airing at a later date. - [Who is Joe Consford?](https://consfords.com/article/who-is-joe-consford/) - When you hear the name Joe Consford, you might wonder—who is this guy who keeps popping up as a missionary, an author, and even a storyteller? Well, you’re in the right place. This page is your one-stop FAQ about Joe Consford—his life, books, mission work, speaking schedule, and even how you can follow his adventures. - [Storyteller Joe Consford](https://consfords.com/article/storyteller-joe-consford/) - Storyteller Joe Consford: Misadventures, Miracles, and a Mission That’s Still Going Strong Welcome to the life and ministry of Storyteller Joe Consford—Baptist missionary, author, and master of the unexpected. Anchor your curiosity here and meet the man behind the stories. A Life Shaped by Adventure For over two decades, Joe Consford and his family journeyed - [Midwest Christian Boys Football Camp | Life-Changing Preaching for Young Men](https://consfords.com/article/midwest-christian-boys-football-camp/) - Midwest Christian Boys Football Camp: Building Godly Men Through Preaching and Purpose The Midwest Christian Boys Football Camp is unlike any other camp in America. Yes, there's football—but it's not really about football. It’s about reaching the hearts of young men with old-fashioned, Bible-preaching truth that challenges them to live for God. For over 30 - [Missionary Stories – True, Funny, and Inspiring Tales from West Africa](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-stories/) - Missionary Stories That Will Make You Laugh, Think, and Thank God If you’ve ever wondered what life is really like for missionaries in West Africa, you might picture dusty roads, gospel preaching under a mango tree, and maybe a few adventures with wild animals. And you wouldn’t be wrong—but that’s only half the picture. Real - [Missionary Stories by Joe Consford – Now Available for Preorder!](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-stories-by-joe-consford/) - If you’ve ever wanted to travel to Africa without getting your passport stamped, your luggage lost, or your stomach upset by mystery meat in roadside soup—then Missionary Stories by Joe Consford is exactly what you need. This isn’t your average missionary memoir where every story ends with polite clapping and a handshake. Oh no. These - [Bonnie Surrendered to Missions: A Heart for Ghana](https://consfords.com/article/bonnie-surrendered-to-missions/) - When you hear the name Bonnie Consford, you might think of a bright smile, a quick laugh, or her love for teaching. But behind that smile is a story of God’s grace, a calling to missions, and a young lady who has already surrendered her future to serving Christ. This fall, Bonnie will begin her - [Author Joe Consford | Missionary & Storyteller](https://consfords.com/article/author-joe-consford/) - Author Joe Consford: Missionary, Storyteller, and Author of That’s My Goat – And Other Missionary Stories When people search for Author Joe Consford, they’re looking for more than just a name. They’re looking for a story. Joe Consford is not only an author but also a Baptist missionary with more than two decades of experience - [Joe Consford Author Biography | Missionary, Storyteller, and Author](https://consfords.com/article/joe-consford-author-biography/) - Joe Consford Author Biography: Missionary, Storyteller, and Author When someone asks, “Who is Joe Consford?” the answer usually depends on who you ask. To some, he’s the missionary who once dodged bandits on a Ghanaian road. To others, he’s the coffee shop guy who served them a latte with a smile in San Augustine, Texas. - [Book by Joe Consford – Release August 28, 2025 | Missionary Stories & Humor](https://consfords.com/article/book-by-joe-consford-release-2025/) - The Book by Joe Consford: Laughter, Lions, and Lessons from West Africa Have you ever read a book that made you laugh so hard your sweet tea almost came out your nose, and then—three pages later—made you stop and think about the deeper things of life? That’s exactly what you’ll get with the brand-new Book - [Baptist Missionary Stories | Daily Blog Updates from the Mission Field](https://consfords.com/article/baptist-missionary-stories/) - Baptist Missionary Stories: God Is in the Details At Consfords.com, we believe that the heart of missions is found in the stories—those real-life moments where faith meets need, where prayers are answered in the nick of time, and where God’s fingerprints show up in the smallest details. That’s why, every single day while we are - [Why Missionary Support Letters Matter – Join the Consfords in Ghana](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-support-letters/) - Why We Write Missionary Support Letters — And Why You Should Sign Up At consfords.com, we write a lot. From daily updates to monthly missionary support letters, communication is one of the most important parts of our ministry. Why? Because missions is not a solo adventure—it’s a team effort. Whether you pray, give, or go, - [Missionary Life in Ghana: Daily Blog from West Africa | Consfords.com](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-life-in-ghana/) - Missionary Life in Ghana: Real, Raw, and Anything But Boring When you hear the phrase “missionary life in Ghana,” what comes to mind? Quiet jungle paths and handwritten Bible lessons by lantern light? Maybe. But there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Missionary life is a daily adventure full of vibrant culture, - [Returning to the Mission Field: The Journey Back to Ghana](https://consfords.com/article/returning-to-the-mission-field/) - After more than a decade of serving in Texas, we are thrilled to announce that our family is returning to the mission field! The Consford family has once again answered the call to serve the Lord in Ghana, West Africa. This journey is one we’ve taken before—and it’s one we’re honored to take again. As - [Baptist Missionaries in Africa: The Consfords Return to Ghana](https://consfords.com/article/baptist-missionaries-in-africa-the-consfords-return/) - After 11 incredible years of ministry in Texas, the Consford family is heading back to the place that has always held their hearts—Ghana, West Africa. Our story isn’t just about a move across continents; it’s a revival of a mission, a return to the calling God placed on our lives decades ago. We’re thrilled to - [A Family of Missionaries: The Consfords’ Bold Journey to Serve in Ghana](https://consfords.com/article/family-of-missionaries/) - When people hear the phrase “Family of Missionaries,” they might imagine a dusty photo in an old mission board newsletter. But at consfords.com, that phrase means something very real, very current, and very full of life, laughter, and love for the Lord. It means the Consford family—Joseph, Laura, Gilbert, Danny, and Bonnie—each using their unique - [Consfords – Missionaries to West Africa | consfords.com](https://consfords.com/article/missionaries-to-west-africa/) - 🌍 Welcome to the Consfords’ Missionary Journey to West Africa! Thanks for scanning our QR code—we’re honored to have you here! We’re the Consford Family, sent out of Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas, and we're following God’s call to serve as missionaries in West Africa. Our ministry includes: Church planting Training national pastors Teaching - [Missions in America | A Journey to the Navajo Nation](https://consfords.com/article/missions-in-america/) - When we think of missions, our minds often travel overseas—Africa, South America, Asia—places where the gospel is needed and poverty is obvious. But what if I told you there are mission fields right here in our own backyard? That was exactly what the women of Central Baptist Church in Center, TX discovered on a recent - [Adventures in Faith: A Family's Guide to Faith-Based Travel in Texas](https://consfords.com/article/faith-based-family-travel-blog/) - In a world where family time is becoming increasingly rare and meaningful connection can feel distant, faith-based family travel offers something money can’t buy—spiritual growth alongside adventure. At Consfords.com, we believe in packing up the van, praying over the road ahead, and exploring the blessings of God’s creation—especially right here in our great state of - [Planting Hope: Mission Work in Takoradi Ghana with the Consford Family](https://consfords.com/article/mission-work-in-takoradi-ghana/) - Why Takoradi? A City in Need of the Gospel Takoradi, located in western Ghana, is more than just a coastal city—it’s a place with real spiritual needs and wide-open doors for the gospel. The Consford family has embraced mission work in Takoradi Ghana as a calling, not just a trip. With its growing population and - [Following the Call: A Christian Family Missions Blog That Shares Real Faith in Action](https://consfords.com/article/christian-family-missions-blog-africa/) - If you're searching for a Christian Family Missions Blog that combines ministry, family, and hands-on service across the globe, welcome to our corner of the internet! At Consfords.com, we don’t just write about the missionary journey—we live it, one prayerful step at a time. Called Together: Why Missions Is a Family Journey Missions work isn’t - [Evangelism in West Africa: Spreading Light One Partnership at a Time](https://consfords.com/article/evangelism-in-west-africa-ghana-partnership/) - If you've ever wondered what it takes to spread the gospel across continents, evangelism in West Africa offers a compelling story. From remote villages to bustling cities, the message of Christ is changing lives—not just through sermons but through relationships, education, and sustainable partnerships. At Consfords.com, we believe that gospel missions should go beyond a - [Family Missionary Stories: Adventures That Inspire and Uplift](https://consfords.com/article/family-missionary-stories-sharing-faith-abroad/) - Everyone loves a good story—especially when it's packed with thrilling adventures, heartwarming moments, and plenty of humor along the way. At Consfords, we're passionate about sharing the extraordinary experiences of missionary families around the globe. Our blog is brimming with family missionary stories that will inspire, encourage, and perhaps even make you laugh until your - [Bible College for Missions: Training the Next Generation of Gospel Ambassadors](https://consfords.com/article/bible-college-for-missions-pbc-training-next-generation/) - When it comes to reaching the world with the gospel, few investments are as powerful as training the next generation of missionaries. If you're searching for a Bible college for missions that takes the Great Commission seriously, look no further than Providence Baptist College. With a strong foundation in biblical truth and a deep burden - [Missions in Croatia: The Inspiring Journey of Sam Ward](https://consfords.com/article/missions-in-croatia-sam-ward-gospel-outreach/) - When most people think of European destinations, Croatia might conjure up images of beaches, castles, or historic cities. But for those with a heart for the gospel, missions in Croatia represent a vibrant and growing opportunity to spread the Good News. And few embody this calling more than our friend and fellow laborer in Christ, - [World-Wide Missions Outreach with Ron Middleton Missions Outreach: Big Hearts, Bigger Impact](https://consfords.com/article/world-wide-missions-outreach-ron-middleton/) - What is World-Wide Missions Outreach? If the words “world-wide missions outreach” make you think of Indiana Jones with a Bible, you’re not far off. The Ron Middleton Missions Outreach is a gospel-driven adventure crew, minus the fedora and giant rolling boulders. This ministry is all about reaching the world with the Good News of Jesus - [How You Can Be Part of Missionary Support in Africa – A Life-Changing Investment](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-support-in-africa/) - What Does Missionary Support in Africa Really Look Like? When people hear "missionary support in Africa," they often imagine a dusty road, a backpack, and someone handing out Bibles in a faraway land. And while that image isn’t wrong (we’ve definitely done all three!), the real picture is much deeper—and much more exciting. Missionary support - [Baptist Church Planting in Ghana: Real Churches, Real People, Eternal Impact](https://consfords.com/article/baptist-church-planting-in-ghana/) - The Adventure of Baptist Church Planting in Ghana If you thought missionary life was just khaki clothes and awkward potlucks, think again! Baptist church planting in Ghana is a full-blown adventure—complete with bumpy roads, mango trees doubling as church roofs, and the sweet sound of hymns echoing through red-dirt villages. Here at Consfords.com, we believe - [Boots on the Ground: Christian Missions in West Africa (and Why a Hardware Store is Helping)](https://consfords.com/article/christian-missions-in-west-africa/) - What Do African Mango Trees, San Augustine Coffee, and the Great Commission Have in Common? You might think Christian missions in West Africa and a hardware store in Texas have absolutely nothing in common. But hang tight—by the end of this article, you’ll see how a dump trailer, a bag of concrete, and a steaming - [Missionary Work in Ghana With a Heart for West Africa | Life-Changing Adventures](https://consfords.com/article/missionary-work-in-ghana/) - Discover the Joy of Missionary Work in Ghana Let’s get something straight—missionary work in Ghana is not all jungle hikes and gospel tracts (though there’s some of that too). It’s also dusty roads, mango trees, fried plantains, heartfelt worship, and real-life discipleship. At Consfords.com, our passion is to follow God’s call to the mission field, - [Central Baptist Church Center Texas Is at the Heart of Our Missionary Work](https://consfords.com/article/central-baptist-church-center-texas/) - A Church With a Heart for Missions If you’ve ever walked into Central Baptist Church in Center, Texas, you’ve likely been greeted with a smile, a handshake, and the unmistakable warmth of a church that truly lives its motto: “A church with a heart for missions.” At Consfords.com, our family's passion for worldwide ministry has - [Planting Hope: Mission Work in Takoradi, Ghana with the Ruckmans and the Consfords](https://consfords.com/article/missions-work-in-takoradi-ghana/) - The Joy of Mission Work in Takoradi Ghana When most people think about Missions Work in Takoradi Ghana, they imagine vibrant markets, spicy jollof rice, and balmy breezes off the Atlantic coast. But we’d like to add another picture to your mental postcard: a church being planted, a soul being saved, and a young missionary - [How to Witness with Gospel Tracts (Without Freaking Anyone Out)](https://consfords.com/article/how-to-witness-with-gospel-tracts/) - Let’s be honest—sharing the gospel can feel like jumping into a pool of social awkwardness. What if they think I’m weird? What if they run away screaming? What if I hand them a tract and they use it to swat a fly? Friend, you are not alone. But here’s the good news: witnessing with gospel - [Using Gospel Tracts in Your Everyday Life](https://consfords.com/article/using-gospel-tracts-in-your-everyday-life/) - When most people think of evangelism, they imagine street preachers or full-blown revival meetings. But what if sharing the Gospel could be as simple as handing someone a small, colorful card? That’s exactly what gospel tracts do—condensed, powerful, and portable tools for spreading the Good News. Using gospel tracts in your everyday life is not - [From San Augustine to the Nations: World-Wide Missions from a Small Town](https://consfords.com/article/world-wide-missions-from-a-small-town/) - Can a small town make a global impact? Absolutely. In fact, world-wide missions from a small town may be one of the most powerful testimonies of faith in action. Here in San Augustine, Texas, nestled among pine trees and front porches, God is writing stories that stretch across continents—and it all starts with willing hearts - [Why Short Term Missions Matters: Making a Global Impact One Trip at a Time](https://consfords.com/article/why-short-term-missions-matters/) - In a world where it’s easy to get caught up in daily routines, many people are searching for meaningful ways to make a difference. That’s where short term missions come in. These trips allow everyday people to step out of their comfort zones and into communities across the globe, bringing help, hope, and the message - [5 Ways to Help Orphans in Ghana Without Leaving Home](https://consfords.com/article/5-ways-to-help-orphans-in-ghana-without-leaving-home/) - If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a real difference in a child’s life without hopping on a plane, we’ve got good news for you. You can help orphans in Ghana from the comfort of your own home—and it’s easier than you might think. Whether you're sipping coffee at your kitchen table or browsing - [How to Prepare for a Missions Trip: Your Ultimate How-To Guide](https://consfords.com/article/how-to-prepair-for-a-missions-trip/) - If you’re thinking about embarking on a missions trip, you’re already on a path filled with adventure, service, and spiritual growth. But before you pack your bags and set off, it’s crucial to know how to prepare for a missions trip properly. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned traveler, this guide will walk you - [Hope of Africa | Changing Lives Through Biblical Education](https://consfords.com/article/hope-of-africa/) - In a world filled with uncertainty, one mission is bringing eternal hope to hearts across the globe—Hope of Africa. At the heart of this effort is a passion to see lives transformed through biblical education, discipleship, and the power of the gospel. From small village classrooms to the pulpit, the work of missions in Africa - [1. The Heartbeat of Missions: Why Support Church Planting in Ghana?](https://consfords.com/article/support-church-planting-in-ghana/) - When it comes to spreading the Gospel, there's no substitute for boots on the ground. Church planting is one of the most effective ways to bring the Good News to new places and new people. In Ghana, West Africa, the spiritual harvest is ready, but the laborers are few. That’s why we at Consfords.com are - [1. What Daily Life Is Like on a Missions Trip to Ghana](https://consfords.com/article/missions-trip-to-ghana/) - If you’ve ever wondered what a missions trip to Ghana is really like, the best way to describe it is beautifully unpredictable. From sunrise devotionals to impromptu community weddings, each day brings new challenges—and new blessings. During our 2024 trip, mornings often began with personal quiet time or prayer. Breakfasts were simple and shared, followed - [1. Church Planting in Ghana? Sounds Far... and Fantastic!](https://consfords.com/article/church-planting-in-ghana/) - When someone first said church planting in Ghana, we thought they meant gardening. You know, like planting a church-shaped bush or something. But no, turns out it’s much cooler—and a lot more eternal. Thanks to the faithful ministry of The Hope of Africa and the wild obedience of folks like the Ruckman family, church planting - [🛍️ East Texas Treasure Hunt: Why “Sale on the Trail” Is the Garage Sale Olympics](https://consfords.com/article/sale-on-the-trail/) - If you’ve never heard of the Sale on the Trail, then friend, bless your bargain-hunting heart — you’re missing out. It’s not just a garage sale. It’s not just a flea market. It’s a 127-mile-long, multi-town, church-pickin’, barbecue-scented, cast-iron-skillet-carryin’ community adventure. And it runs right through our neck of the woods. Let’s break down this - [Missions to Africa: Laughing, Loving, and Living on Purpose](https://consfords.com/article/missions-to-africa-with-the-consfords/) - Missions to Africa sound like a grand, serious endeavor, don't they? You picture khaki safari hats, dusty roads, and someone singing "Kumbaya" under a mango tree. And while that's... well, not entirely inaccurate, there's a whole lot more laughter, love, and wild adventure involved. If you're thinking about getting involved with Missions to Africa, grab - [Following God’s Call | Missions with the Consfords](https://consfords.com/article/missions-with-the-consfords/) - At Consfords.com, we believe missions are more than a trip — they are a way of life. Our family is passionate about following God’s call to serve, whether that’s across the globe or right here in our community. Today, we’re excited to share our heart for missions, how it shapes our daily life, and invite - [Big Heart, Small Town: Where Our Mission Begins](https://consfords.com/article/worldwide-missions-from-east-texas/) - Tucked away in the piney woods of East Texas, our journey began not in a far-off land, but in the quiet town of Center, Texas. Here, our hearts were stirred, our faith was stretched, and our calling was made clear. At Central Baptist Church Center TX, we found a faith family that didn't just talk - [A Square Deal for Missions: How Local Business Powers Global Impact](https://consfords.com/article/a-square-deal-for-missions/) - Posted on April 24, 2025 by Consfords.com At Consfords.com, we’re passionate about sharing stories of local businesses that operate with a higher purpose. One of the best examples in East Texas is Hardware on the Square—a store that’s blending faith and commerce in a powerful way. Their motto, “A Square Deal for Missions,” isn’t just - [Discovering Central Baptist Church Center, TX — A Church With a Heart for Missions](https://consfords.com/article/central-baptist-church-center-tx/) - Nestled in the heart of East Texas, Central Baptist Church Center, TX is more than just a place of worship—it’s a cornerstone of faith, fellowship, and service. 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