See the 2006 update of this report

After long preparation and hard work, our good friend, Christiana Owusu, has accomplished her dream. The Shalom Children's Center opened for its first school year on September 7, 2004. Operated by Christiana and her five teachers (and with help from Christiana's husband Robert, who earned his doctorate at Baylor University), the Center will provide safety, nurture, education, and nutrition for 148 rural children.  Lake Shore members have supported the development of the children's center with donations of money, supplies, clothing, toys, medications, and tools -- and with our prayers.

Boys of the Center, with Christiana.

And the girls (mainly) with Christiana.

The Center was formally opened by Nana Amoah Srasraku III, the  Omanhene (King) of Twifo-Hemang; assisted by Mr. Martin Antwi from the office of the District Director of Education; Mrs. Christiana Owusu, the Founder and Proprietress; and by Rev. Dr. Robert Y. Owusu.

The new Center building.

Digging holes for fencing and playground equipment.
Tom Charlton, do you recognize the posthole digger?

Trying out the swing set...

and the slide...

and the merry-go-round...

and looking over the new toys.

New classroom furniture, made in Ghana.

Congratulations, Best Wishes, and Continuing Prayers
to Christiana, Robert, and your students and teachers
from your friends at Lake Shore Baptist Church!