Meet Ethiopia Impact Trip 2015

                       Meet Ethiopia Impact Trip 2015! 

                        Carl, Pam, Katie, Matt, Christine 
                      and in the back row Debbie and Lynn

HOW CAN I HELP?

This ministry thrives first and foremost because this is Gods plan and God leading every step. His plan is clear though that He needs us to carry it out. We need you, and our army of people to surround this ministry and the impact Teams that go, so that we can continue to grow as fast as God. This means us coming together in all our individual efforts as well as team efforts to listen and obey in the many areas he calls us all to be a part of it.

Pray: The most important support you can give to the 2015 Impact Team, the people of Ethiopia and the Ministry. While a small team is actually traveling to Ethiopia, their love and blessings are the ‘face’ and ‘heart’ from all Sponsor Families to our children.

In each team trip God has specific things and words for the different areas in which the team ministers. If you could pray that God will speak clearly to the team as they prepare what He wants them to bring, this is where the impact is had and this is how change happens. Pray that the Holy Spirit guides each team member, tugs at their heart and leads them to creative understanding of Gods voice as they prepare each visit. 

Please also be in prayer for the team leaders Debbie and Christine as they head into a busy time of preparing the team for the trip. That God would rest upon them, give them peace and clear direction in the specific ways God wants them and the team minister.

WRITE:

Share some of your time and write to your child. This is so encouraging to them and it keeps you connected.

#1 CAREPOINT HOSANNA http://www.hopechest.org/community/hosanna/write-your-child/

#2 CAREPOINT EMMANUEL http://www.hopechest.org/community/emmanuel/write/ 

DONATE:
For those of you who are led to provide financial support, your contributions are greatly appreciated it will go to help pay for specific additional needs such as food or medical supplies, gifts for our women who are graduating from the Danname Training Center, a wedding gift for our long time friend, Pastor and leader of the hosanna care point, Abinet Kassa and food for Home visits to the sick.

At this point your financial contributions will be received into Debbie Ericksons fund which will be used as and transferred to our general trip funds. 

The link to contribute is: https://app.managedmissions.com/StripeDonation/debbieerickson1** 

   

The cutoff date for Sponsor contributions to this year's trip is, Friday September 26th. 

Some of the things the team will be doing.
1. Home Visits to the sick women with Aids, HIV.
2. Visiting Both Carepoints of our now 500 children. This is an exciting time to officially meet all the 200 children of our new Emmanuel Carepoint.
3. Conducting the Graduation ceremony for the 15 Women who have completed the Women at Risk and Danname Training Center.
4. Women's Conference for our 80 women in the Danname Training Center. Presenting them with their official logo/sign and License!
5. Being present and a part of A wedding of one of our Key leaders in Hosanna!
6. Visiting the Women's Prision
7. Encouraging Pastors and leaders in the Hosanna area.

Many blessings as we all walk this journey together,
Marybeth 

If you have any questions please e-mail:

Debbie Erickson
dlberickson@charter.net

Christine Uhlich 
cuhlich2000@yahoo.com

What an encouragement to see the statistics of 2014! What an impact together we are making. Thanking God for each child, family, church and Community that each of you have helped to bring the power and knowledge of their Creator to them in a real way. THANK YOU!

I love what we are all doing individually as, a church and in countries all over the world. Below is a letter from Ken Sparks the CEO of Hopechest as well as some of the statistics of Ethiopia alone.

AWESOME FACT!!!!   Did you know sponsored children are 50-80 percent more likely to complete a university education than non-sponsored children? 

You are making a difference. Write your child today at
 http://www.hopechest.org/community/hosanna/

Interested in impacting a life through sponsorship? Find out more at http://www.hopechest.org/community/hosanna/

  

LETTER FROM KEN SPARKS!

Dear Friends,
Much of our conversation around Children’s HopeChest this past year has focused on going deep – establishing roots, harvesting, and celebrating the fruit that comes from sowing seeds in good soil.
Within these pages are stories of restoration, faith, and hope from around the world, but these are mere glimpses of a much bigger story. Like a tiny seed that grows into something beautiful, these stories are evidence of seeds scattered in good soil – God growing something beautiful within the hearts of His people.
We hope you enjoy these snapshot moments and are encouraged to continue partnering with us, especially as we celebrate 20 years of ministry. On behalf of all those touched by Children’s HopeChest, thank you and God bless you!
In Christ,
Ken Sparks, President & CEO

Ethiopia

33 CarepointsServing 4320 children and their communities

Refreshing Communities with accessible water

With the construction of nine new water points and three kiosks, thousands of children and their families now have close access to affordable clean water.

Empowering Young people to thrive

CHC’s Youth Development Program (YDP) offers shelter, food, clothing, and medical care with a strong focus on life skills and vocational training for vulnerable and orphaned youth.

“God cared for me at the orphanage and through YDP. I am now studying at Addis Ababa University. I achieved the second highest grade point in the department first semester. I am planning to go forward with such excellence in the coming years as well. I can see the future is bright for me.”

Yared Tsegaye
Youth Development Program 2014 graduate 

Thank you for your partnership as we continue to seek His Greatness and Glory for all to know,

Marybeth Rolfe