Ghana (MNN) ― Global food prices are hitting ministries hard in many parts of the world.
Though not a feeding program, we asked Oasis International's Ambrose Brennan how the crisis has affected their school in Prampram, Ghana. "We have had a few students who have actually dropped out of the school because of the higher prices for food and gasoline. The higher the petrol prices go, it definitely affects everything."
It's a positive report considering the gloom rolling in from other sectors of the world. In fact, Ghana's Minister of Food and Agriculture has gone on record saying for now, there is enough food in stock to prevent Ghana from being affected by the recent food shortages across parts of the world.
However, in advance of what could be a long period of global insecurity, Ghana's government plans to establish contingency planning and emergency preparedness, which includes setting aside strategic stocks to counter the effect of natural disasters.
Like the government, Brennan says they're preparing for the lean times. They're teaching their students the principles of tithing and sacrificial giving.
The teaching team began their lessons this week on how tithing can help be a part of community change. "This is our challenge to our students when they go back to their churches...to challenge their congregations: 'If we trust God, if we just believe that His Word is true, and these principles of giving are true, then God will bless us, even though it looks impossible in the natural.'"
The Oasis International Training Centre provides both Biblical and vocational training at the secondary and post secondary level. Students can take courses in Bible Theology, Church Organization and Administration, Pastoral Studies, Church Structure, Basic Computer Applications, Word Processing, Financial Management, English and Basic Accounting.
Pray that the Lord continues to make Himself known among these communities where the students live. Pray that the Centre would find ways to assist struggling students as they finish their education. If you can help, click here.
