WINTER 2014
ETHIOPIA IS PLEADING FOR
MORE THAN A CARPENTER . . . The need is now more urgent than ever!
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Ethiopia is one of the oldest Christian nations in the world. Since Philip first led the Ethiopian to Christ in the first century A.D. (Acts 8:26–36), nearly all of northern Africa has fallen to Middle Eastern religions. URGENT REQUEST!
$3.25 SENDS 1 COPY OF More Than a Carpenter
Today, Ethiopia is the only region in northern Africa (only 1 of 14 countries) that has survived as a Christian nation. For now. Middle Eastern religions are prevalent in Ethiopia — and are a close second to Christianity. They’re fast-growing and they’re gaining popularity — and converts.
The need for truth-filled books and resources in Ethiopia is more urgent than ever! Right now, we have ministry staff on the ground in Ethiopia, poised and ready to minister to students on university campuses there.
Pray without ceasing
As I launch my 53rd year of ministry, the doors that God is opening for continued ministry around the world are inspiring. While this is exciting, the breadth and scope of the need is overwhelming. One need in particular that makes my heart heavy is from Ethiopia. This sole remaining Christian country in all of northern Africa has been asking for Christian resources for three years. It breaks my heart that we haven’t yet been able to meet this need. But that hasn’t stopped these faithful servants from praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 reminds us to pray without ceasing. And our Ethiopian brothers and sisters have taken this to heart!
ETHIOPIA
College students are at such an impressionable age. If we don’t speak truth into their searching minds, who will?
Friend, you know — and they know — that God’s timing is perfect. It’s humbling to see God at work and experience His faithfulness.
Today, will you join with us to provide 100,000 copies of More Than a Carpenter to people who are passionate about sharing Jesus in Ethiopia?
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I pray you will stand with us now. As we draw together in Christ, He will accomplish great things through us. For His honor and glory.
EVERY $3.25 YOU SEND WILL PROVIDE A COPY TO A TRUTH SEEKER.
On the next pages, you will see the exciting doors that the Lord has opened for us all around the world in the coming year — Ethiopia in particular. With your help, we will step through those doors. God bless you for joining us in 2014!
If we don’t reach Ethiopia’s next generation with the truth, who will? 2001 West Plano Parkway Suite 2400 • Plano, TX 75075 (972) 907-1000 • www.josh.org Photo by Guy Gerrard / Worldwide Challenge
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