Happy Fourth of July!
We just got back from church - hundreds of people worshipping the Lord in Amharic with high energy singing and dancing. We were able to understand a good portion of the service thanks to the sweet older gentleman who took it upon himself to translate for those of us fortunate enough to sit in the front row - and got himself a job up on stage translating the sermon for us!
It's been a busy week - we've had groups working with children at several different orphanages and with the children of the Ethiopian national staff. We've also had a large group go everyday down to the university campuses to share their faith with Ethiopian college students. Next week looks to be even busier, as we add in our women's ministry team (teaching marketable skills to low-income women) and a team working to repaint one of the orphanages where we've been working.
It's hard to believe we're already at the halfway point of the project - please be praying for our health and stamina and that we will be able to maximize every minute of our time here in Addis. Several of our students are working on blog entries about their ministry experiences from this past week, se we should have a slew of entries in the next few days to tell you all about the things we've been doing.
We're so thankful for your prayers and encouragement. Keep your comments coming - everyone loves hearing from you!
so great to get your updates....we're praying for you as you continue to work. my husband and i worked in ethiopia (arba minch) a month ago but for only 6 days and i remember that sense of urgency as the end of the trip approached, wanting to make the most of every minute you're there. i pray the Lord gives you strength and boldness to do ALL the work He's prepared for you to do to the very end of your time there. keep going! you do your part--He'll do His!
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