A member of Metrocrest PCA in Carrollton, Texas, Sharon is planning to leave for her native Ethiopia by the first of February 2009. We are very excited to see this fulfillment of Sharon's desire to minister to the women of her country. She has become a Certified Biblical Counselor, and is finishing her studies in Bible training. Be praying for her preparation and for her prayer and financial support to come in as she gets ready to enter this new chapter of her life. To support Sharon:
Payable to Life Wind, P.O. Box 576645, Modesto, CA 95357
Memo on all checks/cheques/online gifts: “LifeWind – Account #S084”
You may also give online at www.LifeWind.org
Sharon writes:
I was born and grew up in Ethiopia. As an adult I came to the U.S. to work and study but I have never forgotten my home country. Since I was a child in Ethiopia, the Lord has given me a great burden for hurting people. I want to not only pray for them, but also get right in the midst of their pain and help them in tangible ways. Over the years, and as I have grown in my faith, a vision has emerged: I want to go back to my country and get deeply involved in the suffering of my people. There are so many in Ethiopia who are spiritually and emotionally broken. My greatest burden by far is for my sisters in the Ethiopian villages. The compassion I feel for these women is overflowing! As a Board Certified Biblical Counselor, I will be working directly with women who are divorced, abused, and whose marriages are in trouble and need healing. I will also be training women to help minister to the needs of these families in crisis.
Because of the vision God gave me as a child, I believe He is calling me to go back to Ethiopia with an organization called LifeWind International to work as a teacher and family counselor. LifeWind International works with expatriate and indigenous missionaries to reach people in over 80 countries with a life changing message of community development, basic health education, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. My work will mostly be focused on women’s and children’s issues as well as marriage counseling. My knowledge of the Ethiopian language and culture will be a big advantage. Please come alongside me and pray that God would financially prepare the way for me to go and serve Him in Ethiopia and to give families hope and a future.
In His Love
Sharon Abebe
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