  Sr. Shalini Ekka was sent from Delhi Province, she shares her experience s from Ghana.
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Countery and people-
Ghana is one of the West African countries consisting of aeveral ethenic groups. It was under the British rule for many years and became independent in 1957.The head of the state is the president. The country comprises of ten regions with total population of 22 million.
Generally people of Ghana are friendly and religious minded. The main religion are Christianity ,Islam and traditional religion.
Main occupations are are farming, animal rearing and trade. Family bond is very strong among them .people are highly talented –they like singing and dancing for every occasion .
Mission experiences 
“Harvest is plenty but he laborers are few’, this reference from the Bible is experienced in this part of the province where we need many more willing hands to carry on this sacred duty. My main apostate is teaching in a catholic school(middle school).I am the only Religious among the staff .i get a lot of co-operation from them. I like my mission here. There are moments I feel frustrated because of the lack of adequate teaching materials. I also render my service as cty. Bursar .since I have not learned driving this poses a bit of problem.
I also extend my help in the Parish Church(sacristy) ,care of Parish youth and Alter boys. I am happy to be available to do the Pastoral ministry. Other members in my community are nurses who have to be attending to the sick.
Charism
Though the charism of the Institute is the same ,we give expression to it’s essence in every aspect of our living in the given situation. life centered in the Eucharist and deepening my faith through constant prayer help me to face the challenges in my day today living with courage and determination. I pray to the lord of the harvest to send valiant missionaries to continue Hi s mission for His people of this vast continent.
Sr. Shalini Ekkas fmm
Ghana- 6./3/ 2010 |
