How it all started

In the summer of 2009, 17 members of Grace Covenant Church, traveled to Zeway, Ethiopia to visit orphans who are raising their siblings. We had no idea what God had in store for us! He has now revealed a 3 year community-to-community partnership with Zeway Food for the Hungry, the Zeway Evangelical Church Partnership and our church in Austin. What a ride God has in store for all those who join this partnership!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Quick update

Hello everyone,

We are sorry that we have not posted more frequently. Internet and phones over here are very difficult (I can't even bring up our blog website and have to send this post via an email).

I am not going to even try to describe our trip thus far on this blog. It can't possibly do justice to the experience. We will wait until we return and are able to tell you and show you how God has moved mightily.

I can say that both Drew and Ariel are feeling a lot better after picking up an intestinal bug and visiting a doctor. Praise God for that.

We are in Addis the rest of the trip and will spend time tomorrow at a regional conference for Food for the Hungry staff, supporting them and praying for them. Please pray that Greg Vestri's presentation to the large staff will go very well and will glorify God.

We will then visit 3 government orphanages on Tuesday before getting on a plane arriving Wednesday late afternoon.

I've tried to post a couple of pictures below; hope you are able to see them.

Thank you for all of your prayers. We can't wait to share this unbelievable experience with you....

Matt and the Zeway Team


2 comments:

  1. we are glad to hear that the sickness is going away. We are excited to hear your stories. The "safari" has been praying every day a couple times a day for you and the people in Zeway. Have a safe rest of the trip.

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  2. Thanks so much for the update!!! Glad to hear that Drew and Ariel are feeling better!
    Continuing to lift y'all up! Can't wait for "the rest of the story." :o)

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