In
January 2014, I have the unique opportunity to go on a 9 day short-term
missions trip to Ethiopia. I am part of a group of 12 from Living Word
Community Church who are going to the village of Sendafa, about 30 miles northeast
of the capital city, Addis Ababa. Sendafa is a village of about 15,000 people
and is very poor. The average annual income of an Ethiopian is around $100 per
year. The trip is from January 12-20.
Living
Word has adopted the village of Sendafa for a multi-year project to help the people
of Sendafa in a number of significant ways. Projects already underway include: helping
350 women with AIDS, supporting an elementary school of 3,000 children, strengthening
the eight church es in the town, giving
small business loans, and meeting various public health needs. We will be working
among people and children in the village.
I
am convinced that God wants us to do our part and make a difference in the
world. Ethiopia is the second poorest
country in the world, and reaching out to the poorest of the poor is something
that we all need to be involved in. God has blessed me greatly and I really
want to share what He has given me with others. I truly want to make a
difference in the world by going to Ethiopia.
Even
though I will be a “missionary” for only a little while, just like other
missionaries, I have to raise my own money to cover the cost of the trip by December
31. The total cost of the trip will be about $2,000. To raise the money, I
wanted to give you the opportunity to be part of this experience. It is called
being part of my “support team.” If you
would like to make a donation, please visit Click Here or go to
By
helping me, you are part of everything I do and every life I touch. In a very
real sense, you will be in Ethiopia with me! If you are unable to make a
financial donation, I understand, but I would very much appreciate your prayers
as I go. Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Kenna
McClane
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