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John and Gwen
HaspelsBox 1111 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Email: John Email: Gwen John 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. 
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 WellerPO Box 1111 Addis Ababa Ethiopia Email: Michael and Rachel Weller Rachel 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. |
Barbara and Larry Moir Bethel Evangelical Secondary School P.O. Box 25 Dembi Dollo, Ethiopia Email: Barbara and Larry Moir Appointed in July, 2009, the Moirs teach English at the Bethel Evangelical Secondary School (BESS), an institution of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY). One of Ethiopia’s most highly regarded schools, BESS is located in the Didessa Valley, the “bread basket” of Ethiopia, about 200 miles west of Addis Ababa. BESS serves students from grades nine through 12. About half of the students live on campus, so BESS forms its own community on the outskirts of the town of Dembi Dollo. BESS runs a small farm both to train students in modern agriculture and to help feed the students who board there. The EECMY is a long-standing partner church of the PC(USA). In 2009 it celebrated its 50th anniversary as an independent church. In those 50 years, the EECMY has grown from 25,000 members to more than 5 million, with congregations across the country of Ethiopia. [Read more] 
Richard and Marilyn HansenProfessor of Systematic Theology Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST) P.O. Box 24934 Code 1000 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mobile: 0920732126 Email: Marilyn Email: Rich Blog: Meskel Musings The Hansens began looking toward international mission with an openness to serve anywhere God might lead. Nevertheless, they are eager to experience the life and ministry that awaits them in Ethiopia. “I value the faith of the Ethiopian Christians amid the poverty and other problems they face,” Marilyn says. Rich says his initial attraction to Ethiopia was the opportunity to teach systematic theology. “The more we learned about Ethiopia and the role of the Evangelical Graduate School of Theology within the Ethiopian Church and nation, the more excited I am about the possibilities to make a significant impact in such a pivotal region in Africa,” he shares. “Many EGST graduates take up influential positions as leaders of denominations, secondary schools and other Christian institutions.” Read more about the Hansens online here. 
The Rev. Carolyn WeberAddis Ababa, Ethiopia Email Carolyn Carolyn Weber began her appointment in January 2010 with the Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where she teaches English and serves as a library advisor and a curriculum specialist. The seminary, a long standing partner of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), prepares leaders for the fast-growing Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, which has more than 5 million members and congregations all across Ethiopia. Ever since she was 8 years old, Carolyn has dreamed of being a missionary in Africa. Carolyn brings gifts and experience in teaching and has certifications in teaching english as a second language and in spiritual direction. At the Mekane Yesus Seminary, Carolyn believes that her gift of listening will enable her and others to “hear the voices of those long silenced.” Her gift of hospitality will enable the stranger to find a welcome. Teaching English is an avenue for ministry. “I pray that seminarians will be equipped to read and write and speak English so that they can better use the 80 percent of their library that is in English and will be empowered to be and become all that God created them to be.” [Read more] |
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