If you are wondering how we can update our blog from Ethiopia it is due to the technology of satellite communication. I brought my laptop on the trip & rented a satellite phone & router which enables me to update the blog from anywhere in the world. Due to problems with the satellite phone, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DON’T TRY TO REACH US ON THE SATELLITE PHONE BUT SEND AN EMAIL TO ME AT timcoblentz@yahoo.com as we are having problems with the satellite phone.
Tuesday was another amazing day of seed planting and seeing a harvest of our efforts from yesterday. At one our mission sites we traveled back to the same area where we worked yesterday. Even though this was quite a distance, we were overcome by the number of people who made the journey from the first village. Two stories really come to mind today. The first took place with one of the elders from our first village. We talked with him yesterday and shared the gospel. He had many questions and after we finished talking he thanked us, but said he wanted to keep his religion he knew from his youth (Ethiopian Orthodox with a works based view). Today, he brought seven other elders and their wives, their children, and some local residents. We were able to share with the entire group boldly. To God be all the glory, this time he walked away believing in Christ and thanking us for this revelation. The power of Christ is showing all around us. They are so hungry for God’s word they invited us to stay here permanently… they wanted to provide us land, teach us to farm, and have us teach the word of God. Another story from today came as a boy in the village pointed out to our team something that he observed. He said that before, in their village, they were very separate, with Muslims staying separate from the Orthodox and the Orthodox from the Protestant. Motioning to the crowd around us he said, “Look, you have brought unity to our village because of your message.” Through God’s grace and obedience to show Himself in mighty ways, we have seen two villages become believing communities. Though they will face persecution from within, they have selected a meeting place and will be discipled by the Ethiopian church leaders we are partnering with. I wish you could see their faces when they hear the gospel – Christ has risen and he is stronger than sin. Our team is so blessed to be working as one body, boldly growing, and being sharpened. To those reading this, know Jesus is present with us and we are reaching, saving, and healing hearts not by our power, but because he is a mighty warrior for his people. Story from Brad Novotny
Team is doing well & everyone is feeling great except for some minor stomach issues. The gal from yesterday who stayed behind is now feeling great & went out into the ministry sites today.
Thanks for your prayers. Please continue to pray for:
· Unity with North Americans & Ethiopian believers
· Open hearts for people to receive Christ
· Clear communication across cultures
· Courage for new believers who will experience persecution for their new faith
Tuesday was another amazing day of seed planting and seeing a harvest of our efforts from yesterday. At one our mission sites we traveled back to the same area where we worked yesterday. Even though this was quite a distance, we were overcome by the number of people who made the journey from the first village. Two stories really come to mind today. The first took place with one of the elders from our first village. We talked with him yesterday and shared the gospel. He had many questions and after we finished talking he thanked us, but said he wanted to keep his religion he knew from his youth (Ethiopian Orthodox with a works based view). Today, he brought seven other elders and their wives, their children, and some local residents. We were able to share with the entire group boldly. To God be all the glory, this time he walked away believing in Christ and thanking us for this revelation. The power of Christ is showing all around us. They are so hungry for God’s word they invited us to stay here permanently… they wanted to provide us land, teach us to farm, and have us teach the word of God. Another story from today came as a boy in the village pointed out to our team something that he observed. He said that before, in their village, they were very separate, with Muslims staying separate from the Orthodox and the Orthodox from the Protestant. Motioning to the crowd around us he said, “Look, you have brought unity to our village because of your message.” Through God’s grace and obedience to show Himself in mighty ways, we have seen two villages become believing communities. Though they will face persecution from within, they have selected a meeting place and will be discipled by the Ethiopian church leaders we are partnering with. I wish you could see their faces when they hear the gospel – Christ has risen and he is stronger than sin. Our team is so blessed to be working as one body, boldly growing, and being sharpened. To those reading this, know Jesus is present with us and we are reaching, saving, and healing hearts not by our power, but because he is a mighty warrior for his people. Story from Brad Novotny
Team is doing well & everyone is feeling great except for some minor stomach issues. The gal from yesterday who stayed behind is now feeling great & went out into the ministry sites today.
Thanks for your prayers. Please continue to pray for:
· Unity with North Americans & Ethiopian believers
· Open hearts for people to receive Christ
· Clear communication across cultures
· Courage for new believers who will experience persecution for their new faith
1 comment:
Awesome job you guys! You are being the hands and feet of God! I am praying for you and I can't wait to get there next week!
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