by Pastor Frances W. Rosenau

Akwaaba means welcome in Twi. And a warm welcome is what we have
received. (post Akwaaba picture- taken outside the airport terminal)

Lois and I arrived in the hill town of Akropong Sunday evening. The
Ghana Mission Network is meeting here with Presbyterians coming from
all over the U.S. and Ghana to share in our partnerships together.

Last night, we were greeted with a wonderful meal of chicken, fish,
cabbage, fruit and jolof rice. Google it, then go home and make it.
Yum!

This morning we began a two day symposium on African Christianity. We
had some deep discussions on Gospel and Culture, really getting to the
heart of our colonial past and how that affects the churches in Ghana.
One point raised today that I will ponder for a while: Christianity as
it exists in Ghana today is not identical to the Christianity of the
missionaries. At what point does Christianity become Ghanaian? Is it
Ghanaian already? If not, when will it be and how will we know?

Mama Alice Kyei-Anti, our partner and friend, is here in Akropong and
joining in on our conversations. She always offers wise words and
timely reflections. I look forward to spending time with her and with
all our Ghanaian and American partners.

It's hard to believe this is only day two in Ghana! Time seems to have
expanded to fill the days. Many more reflections to come.