Ghana, West Africa
The 151st Street congregation provides support to the two efforts in Ghana that are described below. In addition to the financial support, members of our congregation have made on-site visits, and two members serve on the board of Ghana West Africa Missions.
Ghana West Africa Missions
Ghana West Africa Missions is a non-profit corporation established for the purpose of helping the people of Ghana, West Africa. GWAM helps in the following ways.
- Drilling water wells in order to provide safe, clean, contaminant-free water for people to drink.
- Operating the Village of Hope: Children’s Home, clinic, feeding and teaching street children.
- Teaching nutrition and hygiene in villages.
- Distributing food and medicines when and where needed.
- Spreading the message of Christ throughout Ghana.
Contact information:
The Board of Governors
Nsawam Road church of Christ
P. O. Box AN 6017, Accra, Ghana
Phone: 233-20-813-8620 / 233-21-302-322
Email: hesed@ghanaonline.com.gh
Heritage Christian College
Heritage Christian College in Accra, Ghana, West Africa was established in 1982, and is overseen by the elders of the Nsawam Road church of Christ in Accra, Ghana. A group of mission-minded men from across the brotherhood in Ghana also serve as the Board of Governors. Samuel Twumasi-Ankrah is the Director.
The mission of the school is to offer training in biblical and related disciplines to students, with the aim of deepening their commitment to Christ and the mission of His Church. To date, the school has trained 217 students who are working in 9 countries. The current number of students at all centers is 99.
To learn more about work of Heritage Christian College: http://www.heritagechristiancollege.com/
Contact information (Ghana):
Ghana West Africa Missions
P. O. Box 40
Searcy, AR 72145
Phone: 501-207-1852
Josiah Tilton, Executive Director
Email: jtilton@gwam.org
Contact information (USA):
George Chisholm, Elder in charge of Missions
Traverse City church of Christ
P. O. Box 5320
Traverse City, MI 49696
Phone: 231-946-1922 / 231-946-9252
Email: GeChisholm@chartermi.net
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