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| The second floor of this building has been newly rented for the Jamestown Branch in the oldest section of Accra. The members are so excited to have a place to meet that is much closer to their homes. Now they can walk to church instead of paying for transportation on a taxi or tro-tro. Notice the men with yellow vests on the balcony. They placed themselves strategically so other Helping Hands participants could see where to come (especially lost "obrunis," Elder and Sister Stoker) for instruction and assignments. |
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| We found our way to the church's balcony just in time to watch this amazing mass of yellow weave through one of the narrow streets heading toward us. If I had had the nerve, I would have burst into song at the top of my lungs singing the chorus of "Onward Christian Soldiers!" This scene brought us both to tears. |
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Mothers brought their little babies!
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All ages participated
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As Public Affairs missionaries, one of our responsibilities is to
help bring the Church out of obscurity and improve its reputation. Local media interest in a project like the All-Africa Helping Hands event helps spread the knowledge of the Church to many who would not otherwise hear of it. This is a young stake president being interviewed by a national TV station. |
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Painting the curbs
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The happy faces of Africa!
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It was a great day for all involved
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