Celebration of Christmas and the building of the Water Project!!

 Here is a note I just received from the Care Point leader Abinet Kassa. 

Hello families, how are you? I hope you are doing well and good.  I have been very busy with the Christmas and water project. The water points are being built and this is very exciting. This will give access to fresh clean water to the children whenever they need it. 

The first water point is right outside the Care Point. This will be available to the whole community as well and provides them with water and the hope and knowledge that they are welcome to our church and know where to come if needed.

  It is all because of your love and support. These are very special times. All the children have came to the Care Point and celebrated together. 

Christmas is celebrated in Ethiopia on January 7th. It is called Ganna. People do not give or receive gifts for Ganna. It's more a time for going to church, eating lots and playing games.  

The Children all just got done celebrating their festivities for Christmas and this is an update on their celebration. 

These are a few of the things we did together for Christmas or "Ganna Celebration". 

    1. Worshiping God and singing in the different languages, in Amaric in Hadiyegna, wolahitagna.

    2. We got into our Bible study in groups. We also gave them questions about baby Jesus and the meaning of Christmas. 

    3. Teaching them dramas about the Birth of Jesus.

    4. The Children's Choir sang and presented their own songs.

    5. Food celebration for all children with food drink, and snacks. 

    6. Teff,  food and oil were given to them to bring home. This is given to them so they can prepare food in their homes for Christmas time with their family. 

They were very happy they all say thank and bless you and your families. 

Thank you and many blessings to all of the families who love and support us,

Pastor Abinet Kassa