October
3, 2013
Dear
Friends and Family,
“Give
thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has
done.” I Chron. 16:8. Thank you so much for your prayers for our Fall 2013
Ethiopia team. Excited to share how God provided for our teaching, travel and
even trials! I loved making this trip with my daughter-in-law, Megan Giesbrecht. It was a joy to share Africa with her. She is a wonderful woman of God and servant for His people. I am so proud and overjoyed to share our journey.
Megan and my translators, Britukan and Ensalle were an encouragement and a delight to share in ministry.
Our Hawassa translators, Ensalle and Britukan have a heart
for the women, asked for my full set of teaching notes and powerpoint. Britukan
said, after the Fall 2012 conference, shared the message I gave, “Being a Woman
God can Use” with a group of a couple of hundred women. A month later attended
another conference, my same message was shared there by the speaker. This time
the audience was over 10,000 women! We anticipate this same impact with our
messages going forth.
Pastors and leaders in Hawassa share in small
group discussion about how to apply God’s word.
“Sing
to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy
name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and
his strength; seek his face always.” I Chron.16: 9-11
Through her translator, Britukan, Megan shared how we must trust Christ when we need healing from Him, he will help us take care of the soul and body.
Megan’s contribution to our Africa trip was first aid kit training -- it was an experiment to see if teaching is
one of her spiritual gifts. (It definitely is!) We still have an outstanding
bill for the first aid kits. (The kits cost $2,500.00. If you are able to
donate any additional funding, please earmark your gift Team Giesbrecht
Ethiopia 2013.)
Women at Addis conference receive love gifts from America. 
Hawassa woman receives a first aid kit after Megan's training.
Just having fun while serving - Megan prepares to hand out necklaces from USA.
“To prepare God’s people for works of
service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Eph. 4:12 It was
thrilling for me to see my sweet daughter-in-law serve the Lord in this way.
Not only was it an honor for me to have her join me, but it was wonderful to
see her love the women!
“Remember the wonders He has done, his miracles and the judgments he pronounced.” I Chron. 16:12 We praise God for BIG answers to prayer: Our luggage was recovered in Addis, we remained physically and spiritually healthy throughout the trip, through the Biblical teaching women were released from fear. African leaders were transformed to train and equip their churches to maturity. We give God the glory for His wonders! Much love and prayer,
Sheryl
Please earmark your financial gift: TEAM GIESBRECHT FALL 2013 ETHIOPIA
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