We have just returned from an amazing twelve days of high-speed ministry, the impact of which will continue years from now! God put together a group of people from three states who ministered in their diverse gifts to every age group.
Back Row: Pastor Troy Keaton, TJ Keaton, Mal & Mary Anthony, Ashlee Walker, Alicia Koenig, Bobbi Parody, Pam Sinex |
| Front Row: Trever Keaton, Caitlyn Parody, Courtney Hooven, Mary Anthony of NY |
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God united them to have one heart and one purpose—to win the lost and love the won. They were appointed, anointed, and called by God to minister to specific groups of people.
They ministered to
pastors/leaders,
women, children,
in the cities and in the villages
in the churches and on the streets
in the prisons and in the hospitals.
Wherever they went,
they proclaimed the gospel
and shed abroad the love of Christ
The Gospel was proclaimed
at a three-night Crusade

Through drama
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| At Creation, in harmony with Christ |
Separated by sin, can’t get back to Jesus |
Jesus takes our place |
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| Jesus raises victorious over sin and death |
Restored! |
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Through Testimony |
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Through Proclamation of the Word
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Through prayer ministry

People were saved…healed and delivered!
Look At These Kids Smiling Faces at the Children’s Outreaches!
Kids all over the world all laugh the same!
After Pastor Troy and Trever demonstrated the crucifixion, Alicia and Ashlee explained the gospel message with a gospel cube.
The children learned to share the gospel with the beaded bracelet they assembled
Trever showed them the importance of using their spiritual tools correctly. The umbrella is of no use unless used properly, neither are God’s tools useful until used properly.
The teens taught them about the armor of God.
Now they are in God’s army! 
When they did the Armor of God craft to take home, they gave us huge smiles when we told them what a nice job they did!
In a skit about David and Goliath, they learned that little guys can do big things for God, too…just like David! They colored the story in a small coloring book! These children had never seen a crayon before!
They were thrilled! They were able to take the crayons home, too!
This simple cross necklace became a treasure for these children. 
We ministered to over 300 village children and 100 children in city churches, and about 70 in private elementary schools.

Over 55% of the population in Ghana is aged 15 and under. These have heard the truth of the Good News. They will tell others, and there will be a big ripple effect.

Women’s Ministry
The first day of the Women’s Ministry took place in prison. End Time Harvest has a letter from the National Prison Bureau to minister in any prison in all of Ghana. We appeared at the appointed time, but the lady warden delayed letting us in. Finally, she opened the door and greeted us sternly, in accordance with her office. Inside, the residents were waiting, timidly, and the guards stood around them in their stern guard posture. By God’s grace, one of the guards started praise and worship. The Holy Spirit came down! The guards, the residents, and the team were all dancing together. We started off giving each person a rose, including the guards, and telling them that they were special to Jesus. Their hearts opened to hear the messages brought by the ladies.
We offered a time of prayer. Jesus worked by our sides with signs and wonders. When we had ministered to the residents, the guards quickly asked for prayer for themselves! As we departed, we left gifts of personal items for each lady and most of the guards. As we left, we asked the warden if she would like prayer. She did, we prayed, and Jesus melted her heart! You would have to be there to see the change that took place. We were ten roses short for the guards, and promised to bring them back. We did a week later. The warden opened the door immediately with a big smile, and ushered us right in. The Gospel cannot be kept in chains! Hallelujah!
The three ladies on the team presented one message, each taking a part. They moved from who we are in Christ, to how the busy-ness pf our daily life draws us away from our time with Him distorting the truth of who we are in Christ. Stumbling blocks then get set in our life, making it harder and harder to do what God has called us to. The women were presented with ways to get free of their blocks and be all God called them to be.
Our ladies ministered to the women in Pastor Matthew’s church in the village. They were very receptive of the message the ladies brought. We ended our session with them with an incredible Holy Spirit moment of foot washing. Our own ladies were moved as much as they were.
From the village, our ladies went the next evening to minister to pastors’ wives and lady pastors. We went from the transparent simplicity of the village life to a room of ladies who were both knowledgeable and well-versed in scripture. Women are seldom ministered to in Ghana, and these ladies’ hearts were also ripe for the messages delivered through the three ladies on the team.

Our team also ministered to the ladies in the church Aaron and Grace attend, held a three-day seminar for women from five churches, and also addressed a meeting of Women’s Aglow.
 Ladies convinced they are beautiful and special in God's eyes |
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Our Lord had divine appointments at each meeting. We may think we know what our agenda is, but HE always accomplishes His.
Hospital Visitation
At the hospital, our team ministered Christ to such hurting people —
- A daughter wailing and sobbing as her mother just passed that very moment
- A grandmother was sitting and holding her grandchild, the mother had just died in childbirth
- A Muslim man wanted prayer for his wife’s father, but held his hands over his wife’s ears so she couldn’t hear
- Two sisters, Jehovah’s Witnesses, wanted prayers for their very aged mother. Afterwards, they wanted to hear about our Jesus
- Two mothers who had miscarried
- Very sick little babies
- Several patients and visitors gave their lives to Jesus
Seminars at End Time Harvest Bible College
Close to Pastor Troy’s heart—leadership development. He spent two mornings with the Bible College students and invited local pastors. In fact, the second day, he packed the house…that was after he preached on holiness!
Smiles were brought to many faces as the love of Christ was shed abroad
Ghana Team 2011 Testimonies
What an incredible experience, 10 days in Ghana with Aaron and Grace Anthony. It was great to experience up close and personal their passion and vision for the Kingdom of God in Ghana. The trip involved the full range of ministry opportunities. We were involved in Children’s Ministry, Teens, Prison, Hospitals, Crusades, Local Church and Bible College teaching sessions. It was a privilege to have my boys with me and watch them experience the world and the work of God. We are better equipped to serve because of this trip. Pastor Troy Keaton, Eastlake Community Church, Moneta, VA
For me, Ghana was a very awesome trip. It was my first time to leave the U.S. so it was a huge change. The trip showed me how a lot of the rest of the world lives, and how what you think is just something small — they take as something huge. It was awesome to work with the kids and to see how they just loved everything we did. What I got most out of this trip is that I can, with God, make a difference, and I can change someone’s life for the better. T.J. Keaton, age 14
What a privilege God has given me to come to another country and further His kingdom. One of the main impressions that I will leave Ghana with is the generosity of the people here. They have so little, yet give so much. We in the US have so much, yet give so little. The hearts of the women are so receptive to receive the Word of the Lord. The Ghanaian women work so hard physically, both in their work and nurturing their children. I will surely pray for the country of Ghana and miss the people terribly. I pray that I have the opportunity to return to Ghana. .Mary Anthony – Believers Chapel, Canastota, New York
My experience in Ghana has truly been life-changing! As I met with women and children, I experienced God through the eyes, words and hearts of the Ghanaians. Their simple yet strong faith encouraged me and stretched my faith! I am so grateful for this Ghanaian mission experience. .Pam Sinex, Eastlake Community Church, VA
I am so truly blessed to have been part of this summer mission team to Ghana! This team was truly put together by God and His hand was upon everything we were able to accomplish for the kingdom of God! The ministry was exhilarating and non-stop from the first day. I had the opportunity on this trip to participate in some awesome women’s ministry outreach in several areas as well as the children’s outreach programs. The people of Ghana are so very open and receptive to the message of Jesus Christ! This was my second mission trip to Ghana and look forward to coming back to continue working with the beautiful people in Ghana – it is truly one of the most life changing experiences I have had! Bobbi Parody – NY
I do not think anyone in my school could ever say that they had gone to Africa to speak the word of God and lead people to the Lord! Thank you for everyone who helped out with this and who supported and prayed. It was great! Alicia Koenig, NY Age 15
This experience has been life changing, I am really happy to see the things that God has done through me and the team members. I was honored to be able to come to Ghana, and to be able to work with so many people. I lead many people to the Lord, and prayed for many people. I saw God do many good things. I will miss all the people that I got to work with. Love <3 Ashlee Walker-NY Age 17
Just coming to Ghana is a confirmation that I am supposed to be a missionary. This experience was an amazing one and I will never forget it! Just the people that I have met, and will continue to get to know, has been life changing. Being involved with the kids and seeing their smiling faces is priceless, and I know that their lives will be forever changed. My life will also be changed by seeing how grateful they were!! Just knowing that hundreds of children have heard the Word of God and will continue to spread it to all their friends and families is amazing! I loved this trip and hope to go on many more! With love <3 Courtney Hooven-Life Church, Indianapolis, IN Age 17
This was my second time in Ghana, and it was amazing! I saw and experienced much more this time around than the first time. I saw God healing people, and it was awesome. This trip brought me closer the Lord and improved my devotional life. I had fun with the whole team. I can’t wait to go back <3. Caitlyn Parody-NY Age 20