ETHIOPIA
because
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Revelation 5:12
Dear Pastor and Praying Friends,
Nodja, is my helpmate and soul mate; she is my mission mate. It was a blessing to celebrate Nodja's birthday on May 3rd. What a joy is mine to serve the Lord with the most beautiful and sweetest person in the world - my dear wife. Through the years she has truly been the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31. For our wedding ceremony in 1990 we asked my brother, Brian, to sing a song entitled, "The Mission." In this song there's this powerful statement, "Across the street or around the world the mission's still the same - proclaim and live the truth in Jesus' name." THE MISSION was our heart's cry when we began our life together --- and it remains our heart's cry today!
We're all beggars.
Although Ethiopia has made some recent strides economically, it remains one of the poorest countries in the world. Almost half of the population bears the burden of living below the poverty line. The agricultural sector suffers because of poor cultivation techniques and frequent drought. Access to water supply and sanitation is among the lowest in the world. Ethiopia has an estimated 5 million orphans and homeless children. When we lived there it was not unusual to encounter dozens of beggars in any given day - how it broke our hearts. But you know, when you get right down to the truth of the matter, even those of us who know the Lord Jesus as our Savior are nothing more than beggars who have been saved by God's amazing grace. Now, we who are rich in Christ need to simply be one beggar sharing with another beggar where to find The Eternal Bread of Life. We deeply appreciate your faithful partnership which helps enable us to bring Jesus Christ to the starving souls of Ethiopia. Oh, what a jubilant celebration in Heaven one day to gather with the redeemed from every nation for the Marriage Supper of The Lamb!
Because He Is Worthy,
Lonnie, Nodja, Elizabeth, Josiah, Judson & Holly
Please Pray:
- For the annual BIO Missionary Training School - end of June
- For our daughter, Elizabeth, as she graduates from HS & tries to earn money for Bible College this fall
- We need more supporting churches - even now as we finish deputation.
To see our video: http://lonnieblount.pointto.us
Sent By: Lighthouse Baptist Church - Pastor Brian Blount
1950 N Jebavy Dr; Ludington, MI 49431
Serving With: Baptist International Outreach
PO Box 587; Jefferson City, TN 37760
Contact: 313-399-4661; 313-399-4126
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