God
is using us each in mighty ways already! This morning started with us
all heading to several different churches. Nega arranged for several of
our team members and DownLine ministry teachers to preach at some of the
Christian churches in Addis. A couple of of these churches are highly
persecuted because they are in Muslim communities but the people are
faithful to our God and to being ambassadors for Him. Jimmy Whitaker,
the youngest member of our team, gave a sermon on Psalm 1 at one of
these churches. In describing his experience he said, "It is such a
great privilege to be used as an instrument from God. In some ways, it
is intimidating to teach to the people of the churches here, because
there is so much I need to learn from them. The passion of the Ethiopian Believers is truly incredible, and it was a great honor to share God's word with them."
After church, we were able to fellowship together over lunch
before splitting up to complete several different tasks. The DownLine
team went back to finish up their conference with the seminary students
while the rest of us stayed behind to sort ALL of the medical supplies.
We counted and sorted different medicines for what seemed like hours.
Around
4 pm, we headed to join the DownLine group for the closing ceremony of
conference. What a powerful experience AS ALWAYS! We worshiped with the students and celebrated the ending of their discipleship training.
It is so amazing to be in that moment and know that God designed that
moment just for you and His glory. We praised Him and thanked Him and
worshiped His eternal goodness.
Afterwards, we headed back to the guest house to continue
preparing for tomorrow! We all pitched in and counted an endless supply
of pills to be given to the children and their families during the
medical clinic this week. The clinic starts tomorrow and we are all very
excited about being there and sharing the gospel with the 150+ Forsaken
Children beneficiaries.
Thank you so much for all of your prayers! We are very excited to see
the children tomorrow! Please pray that God will bless the clinic and
the medical team as they prepare to provide some comfort and healing as
well as teach them about Jesus Christ and what He alone is capable of
doing in our lives.
Posted by Nicci Feathers
