Modjo

Hello,
Dave and I are currently in Modjo, visiting the Modjo Mesurite Christo Church and their Compassion programs.  One of the programs we visited today was their Child Survivor-ship Program.  They explained the what they are doing for the families with children up to 3 years of age.  This program gives assistance and training to the mothers as well as food, and medical supplies.  We met all 35 mothers who are part of the CS Program this morning at the Church for a coffee ceremony.  The welcome we have received at Modjo has been amazing.  The Child Survivor-ship Program is making a real difference in this community.   They have 15 more openings in the churches program,  so it would be really neat if Harvest could support 15 more families in this community.  The resources in this program are shared by all the families in the program.  It doesn't just change a child's life it helps the whole family, mother and father included.  Today we also were privileged to see two daughter churches that have been started in the rural areas around Modjo.  At one of the churches the farmer who owned the land gave it to the church in response to what God had done in his life.  He had been sick for years, without a cure from the local medical professionals.  His wife began praying for healing, after she started praying and attending the church her husband was cured from his sickness.  And because of his life change they gave half of their land to the church to start a rural daughter church.  They have witness many life changes in their neighbors, as about 30 people have given their lives to Christ as a result of this man's testimony.  This is truly an example of the power of a life changed by the Holy Spirit.  Tomorrow we have a meeting with the church elders and some of the Compassion Staff, to discuss some of the church's vision and future plans.  And then it is back to Addis to continue the last portion of the trip. 

Thanks for the prayers as we see where God is directing us with our Church here in Modjo!