A Period of Peace in the Community

A long standing tradition in the Akropong community happens from July through September. I don't recall the actual name of it but basically it is a period of 40 days where the church and pastors have agreed to honor the requests of the chiefs and elders to have a time of quiet. This means no celebrations or noise which includes not having funerals. I was scheduled to preach a funeral tomorrow but since no one was registered I will preach on the last Saturday of July (28th). I was told that there were 3 people who needed to have a funeral but that number could possibly change. According to this traditional agreement this will be the last funeral until September here in Akropong. If someone should die and need a funeral they will have to have it in another village or even in Accra the capital city. After the 40 days of quiet there is a series of celebrations including a celebration at the Kings Palace. So, it is a huge deal every year. There are other particular do's and don't during this time period but my time on the computer is about up so I will have to share that later...