Today the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis Family had the profound honor of stepping onto sacred ground at the Manhyia Palace Museum—the historic seat of the Asante Kingdom and a living testament to legacy, leadership, and liberation.

Every room told a story. Every artifact carried memory. Every moment reminded us that history is not just something we study—it is something we inherit.

To walk where kings have walked… to witness the richness of a people who refused to be erased… to stand in the presence of a legacy that still breathes—was both humbling and empowering.

This experience wasn’t just about looking back—it was about looking within. It challenged us to ask:
What are we carrying forward?
What legacy are we building?
And how will we honor the strength of those who came before us?

We came as visitors…
but we left feeling connected—grounded in history, strengthened in identity, and inspired for the journey ahead.

Sankofa teaches us: go back and get it.
And today, we did just that. ✊🏾✨

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There are moments in life when you don’t just experience something—you are transformed by it.

Today in Ghana, the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis Family participated in a sacred and powerful African Naming Ceremony, and every single one of us received a new name. In this culture, a name is not just what people call you—it is who you are, where you come from, and what you are called to become.

It is history, identity, and destiny all wrapped into one. And as I stood there, I could not help but feel the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ moving through the moment, because resurrection is not just about new life someday—it is about new identity right now.

Scripture reminds us, “If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation,” and today, we didn’t just read that—we lived it. We came with the names we were given, but we left with names that called us higher—names that reminded us who we are, whose we are, and what we are called to carry into the world.

This is what happens when Christ and culture meet—not in competition, but in conversation; not in conflict, but in communion.

Today, in Ghana, we witnessed that our faith does not erase our roots—it redeems them. It does not silence our story—it sanctifies it. And in the spirit of resurrection, we declare: we are not who we were—we are becoming who God has called us to be. New names. New life. New power.
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Praise! Song! Testimony! Tears of Pure Joy!

Witherspoon Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis is still reflecting on the power, the joy, and the spirit of worship we experienced on Sunday! It was more than a service—it was a divine encounter filled with uplifting praise, a powerful Word, and genuine fellowship. God is truly doing something amazing, and we are grateful to have been a part of it.

Worshipping alongside our brothers and sisters at Joy Temple was a reminder that the Body of Christ knows no boundaries. From Ghana to Indianapolis, we are one in faith, one in Spirit, and one in purpose.

We are especially thankful for the opportunity to share in this sacred moment together—and for these incredible photos that captured the beauty, energy, and presence of God so vividly. These images will help us carry this experience with us for a long time.

A heartfelt thank you to Pastor, Rev. Enoch Paul Hayes, and the entire Joy Temple family for your warm hospitality and powerful ministry.

God met us there—and we will never be the same. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words—but these capture a moment we will never forget! ... See MoreSee Less