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| Group of Pastors being ordained |
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| Group Bible Study |
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| Praise time with dancing |
Easter in Ghana is such a special time of year.
The Monday after Easter is actually a national holiday. The various
churches and denominations have large conventions. For example the
Christian Church group in Ghana holds a national convention every two years
with people from around the country gathering to celebrate. They have
lots of workshops and training sessions that begin on Friday and continue
through Saturday. Sunday everyone gathers in a large square of
canopies. There is lots and lots of dancing and singing. The
service generally begins around 10am and last until mid afternoon.
In 2004 Enoch Nyador invited me to give the communion
meditation at the national convention which was held in Accra that year.
The communion mediation in Ghana is often a mini-sermon, lasting 10 minutes or
so. I was so honored and nervous to have this opportunity to share.
That year approximately 2,000 people were in attendance. It was really
hot. I had my white shirt, tie and coat on like many of the Ghanaians who
were not in traditional dress. In Ghana there are nearly 50 language
groups. I shared my message in English, but I was translated three more
times—Twi, Ewe, and another language from one of the northern tribes. So,
think of the time it takes for just one statement.
Seeing these pictures from the 2013 national convention in
Saboba, northern Ghana bring back wonderful memories.
David Ketchum
