A woman we met about 4 days ago was one who came to Church. Doris was receptive from the first time we met, throwing questions at us left and right. We met her at a "cold store" where we have been teaching a man and his wife. 
We set up a time to meet with Doris on Friday evening and she accepted. We answered many questions, then went through the promise pattern, explaining how making and keeping small promises can help her come closer to her Heavenly Father. We then invited her to Church, and she said she would come.
One of the most common phrases in all of Ghana is, "you're invited," which can be used in many different ways. When someone is eating and they say "you're invited," they really don't want you to eat any of their food, they're just being polite. And so it goes when we as missionaries "invite" them to do something, they tend to just take it the same way. Instead of using the word invite, we use the word "promise" which means a whole lot more to them. So we asked her and she said yes just like almost everyone. To our surprise, she showed up. It was amazing. The Spirit was strong and I truly feel meaningful now that we have people coming to Church.
Later that evening, she called us on the phone and asked why we “did not do offerings?” I laughed small small (Spence has picked up from the Ghanaians who say “small” or “small small” to mean “a little”) and explained to her small about tithing and fast offerings, and how we would talk to her about that when we meet with her on Wednesday. She said OK, and we ended our conversation. Most Ghanaians believe they have to have money every time they want to come to church.
I bear my humble testimony that the people in Sunyani, and more specifically Fiapre, are prepared for the true Church, and once they let us teach them and they come to Church, they will be swarming in before you know it!
Love,
Elder Hair
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