Lake Volta, Ghana:

Over 7,000 children work 14-20 hours per day as slaves in the fishing industry. They are fed one meal a day and are not allowed to attend school. They are forced to dive underwater to untangle the nets. If they cannot untangle them or pull them in, they are beaten. Some children become entangled and drown.

     But there is hope…

Keta, Ghana – 150 miles South of Lake Volta

Two families from America followed God’s direction and built The Father’s House. In 2011, children rescued from slavery on Lake Volta are finding a new home at The Father’s House. During construction they began a community feeding and Bible teaching. Around 250 children attend each week. The Father’s House offers children a new life of hope, freedom, love, and joy.

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“I Refuse” used with permission of Josh Wilson http://www.joshwilsonmusic.com/

We are excited to welcome Jake and Chanda Crout to the Father's House family! Jake and Chanda are following God's leading in their lives and, beginning in January, 2011, they will be spending one year in Ghana at the Father's House. Chanda traveled to Ghana in March and November of 2009, and Jake visited in July, 2010. They each fell in love with the people and are looking forward to their time in Ghana. The couple currently lives in South Carolina.

Having Jake and Chanda in Ghana is an important step toward our mission of rescuing child slaves from Lake Volta. They will be instrumental in rescuing the children and will oversee our Ghanaian houseparents and the day-to-day tasks of caring for the children. Their most important role will be to show the unconditional love of our Father to the precious children He entrusts to our care. Both Jake and Chanda are filled with His love, and we have no doubt that lives will be changed as His love overflows into the lives of everyone they touch in Ghana.

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You can support Jake and Chanda by supporting Father's House International, Ghana.