Elder and Sister Fife are the Area doctors for all of Western Africa. They have an assignment of “healing” the missionaries for several missions throughout Africa. No P-days here for these servants. Their travels include visiting hospitals, medical centers and even medicine men. We have grown to love these dear people, for they were our lifeline when the flood occurred some weeks ago. Their advice to the saints and villagers was lifesaving. With some planning and prayers, Elder and Sister Fife were guests at our home for two days. It was a wonderful time much needed by both couples. They were shown the challenges, environment, beauties, and felt the gracious spirits of the people here in Abomosu during their visit. Elder and Sister Fife are skilled doctors with years of experience, they have seen many wonders and miracles throughout their careers, yet I saw the tender hearts of these fine ministers of faith. We visited a small village that has a strong pioneer history of the Church here in Ghana. One of these pioneer women who has been so faithful to her covenants is now older and has a large growth on her neck that has caused some to make fun of her looks. As we walked down a small path to her home I shared with the good doctors her story and her physical challenge she now bears. Alice was there holding her precious granddaughter in front of the home. She was dressed in a wrap around and a head wrap that showed her beauty and grace. She knew not of our coming, or did she know through her heartfelt prayers? Humble introductions were exchanged and then with such gentle kindness and an angel’s touch, Elder Fife examined the growth on her neck. It was there in a small village in the bush of Ghana far far away from medical offices and physical instruments of healings, I felt the healing love of a brother to his sister. Language cannot describe that tender moment we were enveloped in. Elder Fife asked questions with a reverent voice as if he was in the presences of royalty. She answered in a soft voice as if she was with the great Healer herself. This humble servant, who knows where all blessings come, was even moved to tears as he spoke words of comfort and peace to her heart. A surgery that would never happen and a condition that will be endured until her passing, was relayed as we all felt those precious moments together on a small porch that sunny day. It was not life threatening yet discomfort and ridicule will be part of her enduring. My eyes were full and so was Elders Fifes as we embraced with this wonderful woman of God. We lingered a few minutes just to soak every drop of that heavenly encounter. Once again embraces of love and thankfulness were shared, but as we walked away I marveled how we all were brought together for a brief glimpse of heaven between sons and daughters of Father, the greatest Healer of all.
Though the physical body is sometimes plagued with earthly afflictions, we all must endure, our souls can be healed by He who suffered all. I was once again reminded of that blessing as we hosted a fireside for the Abomosu Branch on Wednesday evening. It was a gathering of 90 some saints who came to feel and move the Word of God along. Sister Fife was the “fire” for this event and her rendition of “Called To Serve” was truly exciting and hand raising. All were blessed with her enthusiasm. Together Elder and Sister Fife testified of the Redeemers love and soul healing power freely given to all. The members felt the love expressed by the Fifes and went away with the surety that the Savior is mindful of all of his children especially here in the bush of Ghana. The scriptures teach “signs will follow the Lord’s servants”, we have felt and witnessed the signs of the Healers servants in this part of His great vineyard.
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