Mountaintop Visions, Celebrations and Ghana Hospitality

Rev. Delores Barrett writes: Sept.8: Grace and Peace, We all rise and shine to the glory of God in the splendor of his beauty on top of the mountain. The sound of the wind furiously piercing through the windows felt like music to the ears as I listened to the whistling sound of the tree branches swaying back and forth. Such melody of the sounds heightened my sensitivity as to how great is our God. As far as eyes could behold, the green plantation was reminiscent of my yester-years. "I praise God for how far he has brought me." The breakfast was so delicious but was more appetizing as we joined mind and hearts together in fellowship. The great delight was when Rev. Sylvester came into a 'light bulb moment' that today was September 8th and this day is his birthday! It was also Sister Cheryl's birthday. So everyone joined in the happy moment of singing "Happy Birthday" To everyone's joy was when the Right Rev. Dr. John Bmabeng-Odoom, Bishop of Winneba, decided to bless them with the sprinkling of water symbolic as a service of initiation in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

(The bulk of the day was spent in the Summit, listening to the presentations and engaging in dialogue)

The climax of the evening was when the entire MCG-NYAC was invited by the Rev. Joseph Washington to join with him and his family at the family's home for dinner. This was very generous and humble experience by his cousin Elizabeth who opened her home to about 35 clergy. It was a night of splendor as we sat in the open air engaging each other in conversation. We were well taken care of by the host and her team with food and drinks. This was Radical Hospitality! So, a great "Shout Out" of love, gratitude and thanks to Rev. Washington and Elizabeth. We headed back home in perfect health. So to God be the Glory. Amen