Sunday, April 6

We have internet!  No power without a generator though since we have been here.  Not a big deal until you try to take a shower.... no hot water.  It's okay though, just makes you wake up quickly and get your day started!

Today we enjoyed worship at Korah Misgana Church (KMC).  As we entered, one of the elders was praying throughout the church.  The prayers were emotional and expressive and lasted for about an hour before the worship service even started.  What a great way to prepare our hearts to worship our all-powerful, all-knowing God who knows no borders!  The music was just as expressive and we enjoyed the message brought by Tom.

After the worship service ended, we met with the elders of the church for a bit and then went to lunch.  They have a heart for their community and we are glad to support them in their efforts to reach others with the love of Jesus. 

We also enjoyed a coffee ceremony at the home of one of the elders of the church. He and his wife graciously opened their home and served us some delicious coffee.  It is a process that involves washing, roasting, & grinding the whole coffee beans.  It takes time, but that is the best part because it allows for getting to know each other and building relationship.  What a gift to be hosted by this family!  We were able to learn more about the Korah community and just enjoy time together with.

It has been a gift to be able to meet the kids who are involved in Korah Kids.  We have met several of them who are currently sponsored by some of our home church family members.  It is fun to get to know them!  We look forward to sharing news about them with those NABC sponsors. 

Tomorrow we will spend the day working on a few needs that KMC has, and then go further into the Korah community to see where some of the sponsored children live and help them write letters to their sponsors.  Please pray for the team as we serve.  The Ethiopian people are beautiful and kind, the conditions that some live in are challenging to see.  We are very thankful for this opportunity to be able to share the hope and love that we have in Christ, being a support to KMC as they minister in their community.

-- Melissa