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John and Gwen
HaspelsJohn and Gwenyth Haspels work on a multiphase project in Ethiopia that would be taxing to the patience of almost anyone. It took the Haspels four years to receive work permits and resident visas from the Ethiopian government for phase I of the project. "We have been learning to wait on and trust in the Lord," said Gwenyth. Phase I of the project is devoted to construction of a 70-kilometer road to Tum and a second road through the mountains to the Surma people in Kibish, and also the development of a good water system for Tum. Phase II of the project is a comprehensive program that includes evangelism, education, medical care, and development work. The Haspels' work is being carried out at the invitation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Read more. John and Gwenyth Haspels Box 1111 Addis Ababa Ethiopia 
Marie "Breezy" LustedBox 1111 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Email: Marie Lusted Marie Lusted retired after 49 years of service in November 2004. She may have sat down for a few minutes, but we're not sure, because she went right back to Ethiopia to continue her work translating the Bible into Anuak, this time as a long-term volunteer. Marie—known to most as "Breezy"—has been interested in Bible translation since 1957 during her first assignment at the Pokwo Clinic in western Ethiopia. While working as a nurse at the Pokwo and Gilo clinics, she got involved in the mission’s literature program, helping to proofread the New Testament in Anuak as it was typeset at Pokwo. Prevented by the political situation from returning to Pokwo, she has been living in Addis Ababa, the capital, since 1979 where, in addition to her translation work, she assists in summer training courses for Anuak church leaders and since 1998 has again been assigned to supervise the work of the Pokwo and Gilo clinics. [ Read More ] 
Michael and Rachel WellerRachel and Michael Weller, along with their four children, have served in Ethiopia since September 1994. Michael responded to a call to serve in the area of evangelism and leadership training with the Western Wollega Bethel Synod (WWBS) of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. May 2005: Living in Addis Ababa, attending school and church in English, and being surrounded by so many people whose first language is English, makes us feel somewhat removed from the people we came to work with. There are days when we wonder why we have to live in the city, seemingly out of the mainstream of the lives of our friends in Dembi Dollo. But we continue our relationships with people far west of Addis in various ways, and we are making new connections here, too. And when we think about it, we realize this is what it means to be in partnership: Living daily life side by side. Recently, we haven’t had spectacular experiences and neither have the vast majority of our Ethiopian brothers and sisters. As they continue faithfully in their lives as Christian fathers, mothers, teachers, nurses, secretaries, managers, etc., so do Michael and I, along with our children. Read more. Michael and Rachel Weller PO Box 1111 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Email: Michael and Rachel Weller November 2, 2007 - Letter from Rachel March 6, 2008 - Letter from Rachel August 29, 2008 - Letter from Rachel and Michael |
Dorothy Russell
HansonPCUSA Consultant on AIDS - East Africa Dorothy Hanson PO Box 1111 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Email: Dorothy Hanson News and Letters from Dorothy Update on Bethel Synod Coordination Office Wall October 10, 2005 As promised, news of the wall between BSCO and the road. It is going up - there was work before I left but it was back in the corner of the compound and I could not see it. Of course all of this is behind the tin sheets on the road. I'm taking pictures and will send when it is complete. Last week they called me into the store room to see and photograph that a wall is being built inside. Then they will tear out exising wall of the store room, etc. Two meters of land are lost in this change. This week they laid the foundation and began to lay the blocks for the guard house which will be on the right, under the big tree, as you enter the gate (now on the left). Tomorrow, October 10, Parliament is scheduled to open. I spoke with Dr. Negasso Gidada this afternoon. He was elected as an independent and he went for the orientation today. One major obstacle remains to opening Parliament peacefully - the largest opposition party, the CUDP, has not made a decision whether to take their seats or not (at issue the fact that many more were elected but the returns were 'disturbed'). The talks that were held here this past week accomplished only one thing - a new law for parliamentary procedure, according to Dr N. These were the first talks between ruling, opposition parties and were attended by US and EU reps - people expected much more and are disapppointed but one week ago there were threats of strikes and those were averted. What about this week? Please continue to pray for the patient people of Ethiopia. More news from Dorothy Hanson. 
John and Anne Wheeler-WaddellWhen they returned to Ethiopia in May 2004 John and Anne joined the teaching staff of the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST) in Addis Ababa. Started in 1997, EGST is the first graduate theological school in Ethiopia offering masters level training in systematic theology, biblical studies, and church history. John and Anne have been asked to help develop an emphasis in missiology, as the churches in Ethiopia are experiencing tremendous growth among many different people groups across the country. Read more. John and Anne Wheeler-Waddell P.O. Box 1111 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Email: Anne and John Wheeler-Waddell Newsletters posted: Easter - April 2006 December 1, 2006 June 27, 2008 
Bruce and Lora WheartyBethel Mekane Yesus School Attn: Bruce and Lora Whearty PO Box 1111 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Email: Bruce and Lora Whearty 2008 Christmas Letter Feb 04, 2009 Letter March 4, 2009 letter March 14, 2009 letter April 29, 2009 letter Bruce and Lora Whearty left in early August 2008 to serve in Ethiopia, after having served at the PC(USA) national offices since January 1, 2005. They came to Louisville as missionaries-in-residence after completing a three-year term as teachers and teacher trainers in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. Lora was the convener of the organizing team for Mission Challenge ’07, the nationwide effort to reconnect local congregations with PC(USA) missionaries around the world. Bruce was a member of that team, and also served missionaries in planning their interpretation assignments. Read more. |
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