USPG Powerpoint Presentation

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The Well is Deep The work of the Anglican Church
in Ghana USPG Lent Appeal 2010
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Welcome to Ghana, in West Africa. Ghana is often
held up as a model for democratic political
reform in Africa.
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To date, Ghana is the only country in Africa that
has received a visit from US President Barack
Obama.
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Obama visited Cape Coast Castle, which was used
by the British to hold slaves before they left
for the Americas.
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Ghana is the worlds second largest exporter of
cocoa. The country also has major untapped
offshore oil reserves.
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Two-thirds of the population are Christian 16
Muslim. The faith communities live side by side
in peace.
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Ghana is a developing country. In places there is
poverty and malnutrition, and poor access to
healthcare facilities.
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Patients at a USPG-supported health centre. The
Anglican Church in Ghana is responding to local
needs.
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The church runs eye clinics. Here a USPG
volunteer helps at the Bishop Ackon Memorial Eye
Centre, in Cape Coast.
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The Mampong Babies Home, in Kumasi, is saving
the lives of abandoned and orphaned children.
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This is Gloria. Malaria, measles and other
illnesses mean one in ten children do not reach
their fifth birthday.
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The home looks after 40 children at a time. They
are put into the care of extended family at five
years old.
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The church is campaigning against human
trafficking. Some children are forced to work in
the fishing industry.
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The environment is a concern. USPG funded the
Diocese of Kumasi to re-plant land ravaged by
bush fires.
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Many of Ghanas schools are basic. The Anglican
Church is supporting education, with help from
USPG.
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A need for more church workers is being addressed
by St Nicholas Seminary, in Cape Coast.
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Lovia Owusu-Asiedu, 61, decided to train for the
priesthood. She hopes to minister to marginalised
rural congregations.
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Elijah Yakubu, 33, is a teacher by day. He also
works as a voluntary catechist (lay worker)
supporting his local priest.
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The Rt Revd Daniel Sarfo, Bishop of
Kumasi Mission is the basis of the church. It
is the mission of God and we are participating in
it...
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Wherever the church is it must have an impact
on society socially, physically, spiritually
and morally. We have a lot to do!
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Please pray for the Anglican Church in Ghana this
Lent.
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USPG urgently needs your gifts of money, time and
prayer to enable the world church to share Gods
love.
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