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It was blistering hot, sun bearing down hard at about 100 degrees, crowds of people waiting to see the doctor and yet it was one of the greatest times since our arrival in Ghana. The last month has been packed with exciting times of learning, a lot of trying moments, and a great prayer covering from our friends in Ghana and back home.

This month we were part of two medical evangelism outreaches that ministered to different people groups, in the Upper West Region and in the Ashanti Region. A total of 700 patients were loved on, cared for and were presented with the gospel, and over 300 of these chose to follow Christ as their Savior! Each of the two villages had churches started for the first time - and that is a little of what God has used us in through you this month.

We started June off in Poonyambayiri, about 1 1/2 hours from the city of Wa. Our focus was on an unreached people group called the Lobi. They were hungry and thirsty for God, and 279 of them chose to give up on idols that require constant sacrifices of fouls and turn to the One God that gave His only Son as a sacrifice for our lives.

Muslim woman with witchcraft markings on her face.

Pastor Joe assisting in translating for health care and in sharing so this man could accept Christ when hearing the gospel for the first time.

"For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served, but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many".

Mark 10:45

A BREAKTHROUGH: Juliana's medical license in Ghana

While we were able to see God's love in action, Andrew and I were informed that there had been some changes within the Ghana Medical and Dental Council that made the process to get my license (up to that point, smooth) in the country take a turn for worse and that I would not be allowed to go through the examination on the 24th of this month.

After mobilizing the church leaders and teamworkers in Ghana, prayer partners in Brazil and the US interceding, we had a breakthrough that in my opinion was nothing less than a miracle! Through a phone call I was then informed a comittee had rediscussed my case and decided I was to present myself for the examination, just a few days later. As I entered the room at Korle Bu Hospital in Accra to be interviewed, I was literally being lifted up in prayers from Belo Horizonte, Brazil (where I had a group of ladies praying at 5 in the morning), US (in over 10 different states), UK and Ghana (good bonding time through trials!).

So after a written test and a whole hour of medical questions with two Professors (one of them personally responsible for the set back, previously very hardened and hostile) we ended the session speaking Twi and exchanging opinions on who would win the World Cup game last Tuesday - when I was notified I was officially able to practice medicine in the country.

Let's shout from the mountains that our enemy is defeated and that our Father is the One who grants us the VICTORY - In Him, through Him and For Him: Thank You Jesus!!!

Grateful for our Community!

Over the last five weeks we have been covered by prayer and received emails and cards in a time of need - we are so grateful that we are part of a community of people working with us to be effective.

"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned for greater fruitfulness by the message I have given you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful apart from me. Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:1-5 (NLT)

None of the kids spoke English, yet that didn't stop them from having fun with Lucas during our outreach in the Ashanti region in the village of Nwirem. Over 300 patients seen, a new church structure was built by the team from Asbury - and we grew through the experience.

We hope to hear from you as we enter into July! Enjoy some fireworks (those of you getting this in the U.S.) and enjoy family together over the holiday. We miss you and hope that you will keep in touch.

His, and your missionaries,

Andrew & Juliana

Lucas and Luiza