When Temple Restored first started working in Ghana teaching, preaching and doing evangelism, our burden was to see many people accept Christ into their hearts, and it is still our burden. However, we believe that the gospel of Jesus Christ can make the greatest impact in the lives of the poor when they are given a helping hand to lift them out of their poverty. When they see God working in their lives, that is when the gospel really comes alive in their heart. 

We realize we cannot help all of Africa, but we can help the churches that God has allowed us to raise up. It is our heart's desire to see every member of the church in a position where they can feed their families, earn a small living and be able to pay the school fees of their children. It has been a tremendous blessing to us and the church members to help them through various means. Different things help different members, and we are continually looking for ways we can provide for them to move forward and upward. ​

The True Fast

"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? ​7) is it to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?"  Isaiah 58:6, 7

How God has blessed TR to help them:

• To give all of the members a boost John started a micro-finance program several years ago which ran until all of the members were able to get a loan to help them start a business and/or to trade things in the market. Due to the failing economy some are struggling.
• Although the members volunteer to help, there is an ongoing work program at the church, where we hire church members to help with the building projects or other jobs that need to be done at the church, farm or TR headquarters.
• Recently TR started a poor fund to help members when they get into a bind and need immediate assistance. It is set up where they have to work at the church to receive help.
•  In 2017 Windy started "Back to Eden Bakery" to provide employment for a few of the ladies to sell bread. 
• After learning that members were going without food and sometimes for days, Windy was moved to start a "Feed the Hungry" food program where we supply a free meal to the church members once per month. We take an after-church meal for granted but it is something they cannot afford. It is a very high Sabbath for them.
• TR purchased four plots of land for the Akaporiso church members to farm.  We are currently building a two story apartment on the property for the Bible workers housing. If you would like to help with any of these projects, please ear-mark your donation so we know where to apply it. Thank you in advance.

Akaporiso Farm is Growing!