1 Month in! . . . Almost

Hey everybody!

Things continue to go awesome here in Addis and I am loving life! I understand that I start almost every blog like that but it's true!

Yesterday (Sunday) we went to Meki again and had a great time. We took the whole church on a bus and it was a great time for fellowship and just hanging out. The construction continues and more is getting finished every week there. They plan on hiring one full-time doctor to work there once construction is finished (at least with this phase) so prayers about that are appreciated! We had a church service outside and worship. Melaku asked me to teach again so that was cool. It is a cool experience and continues to help me grow a lot. I gave some of my testimony and the importance of being like-minded (because of all the tasks CrossWay has here in Ethiopia) and not being distracted. My main readings were from Hebrews 12:1-3 and Philippians 2:1-11. After that two of the church members got baptized which was really awesome! That was followed by Communion. After Communion we ate lunch and played a game of soccer. It was great! They were all bugging me about America losing to Ghana the day before.... so they are out of the tournement... No bueno. I had actually become very dedicated to American soccer, at least while I am here. But I do know it's almost July, which means the month before August, which means AGGIE FOOTBALL. Yessir.

Melaku and I continue to be busy every day. We are constantly planning for the future and working on different projects. I have kind of become his right-hand man in a sense for the time I am here. He says it's great to have someone here from the 'outside' who can evaluate how CrossWay is being ran here. I help him lead meetings and he actually had me come up with some policies to help maintain discipline within the office. Can you believe it? NO MESSIN' AROUND SLACKERS! Ha!

On Saturday Teddy and I went to a Bazaar at a local church. Most of the people there were missionaries so it was great to see all the whiteys and talk to them. It was the largest concentration of firinjees I had seen since arriving. We made a friend from Austria and she came to church with us. She is here for a year. Crazy!

I continue to teach English and have classes every day. I enjoy it and have a great respect for teachers! It can be difficult at times, considering I don't really know Amharic, but Melaku or another worker helps me. Teaching is fun, it would be an awesome profession!

I have almost reached the 1-month mark here and constantly pray I am acheiving what God sent me here to do. I am so appreciate for all of you who are supporting and praying for me. I know it makes a huge difference. This trip wouldn't be possible without you!

Thanks again everybody! I love and miss you all!

Grace and Peace!