Mike Sarver Family
John, Joy, Faith, and Ben Sarver Birth of Ben We are very happy to announce the birth of our fourth child, Benjamin Paul Sarver. We had considered returning to the States for this birth. However, since Joy’s seizures necessitated that we [...]
Cynthia’s Testimony Lives On In my last letter, I mentioned my Sunday school class member, Cynthia Nkrumah. Our team leader, Pastor Ted Speer, was asked to preach the funeral at which many in Cynthia’s village of Asaamang professed their fa [...]
New Couple Winston and his wife Charity visited our church for the first time in December. During the invitation a soul winner from my Common Faith Sunday School Class was able to win Winston and Charity to Christ. Later that week staff mem [...]
Our first month back in Ghana has been both challenging and full of blessings. By the way, Joy turned five on November 4, and Faith turned one on November 20! Fire! My wife and I were on a date the first Friday after we returned to Ghana. I [...]
We are now back home in Ghana! I hope you find this report to be an encouragement to you. Update on Joy Joy at her pediatrician's office As you may know, our four-year-old daughter Joy had her first seizure on July 31 while we were in Gha [...]
Maria and I celebrated 11 years of wedded bliss at the end of June. What a great lady! I am blessed to be able to serve here in Africa with her. Common Faith Work Day This past Saturday our Sunday school class held a work day. Our class is [...]
Recently I was amused by the rumor that the Electricity Company of Ghana was going to make a concerted effort to have the power on so folks here can watch the World Cup matches. By the way, the U.S. beat Ghana last night in their World Cup [...]
Dear Friend, On Sunday, April 27, Maria came down with a fever with cold chills and sweats—a warning sign for malaria. After a visit to the doctor, we started Maria on malaria medicine. She was so weak. However, by Thursday the fever was go [...]
Dear Friend, A Faithful Member Brings a Friend. Elizabeth Antwi has been a faithful member of my Common Faith Adult Sunday School Class since 2009. On July 15, 2012, she brought a visitor—her friend, Margaret Peprah. Margaret was baptized a [...]
Dear Friend, Recently I received a letter from a high school student at one of our supporting churches. I was asked about religious persecution in Ghana. I thought my answer to this student would be a good starting point for our prayer lett [...]
