Dear friends, Very warm greetings to you!
Ambo evangelistic outreach Our last evangelistic outreach in Ethiopia was three weeks ago, and next week we already have the next. Three weeks ago we were in the town of Ambo, where a public evangelistic event had not been possible for years because there had been many political riots there. We were not allowed to use a public space but had to use church premises instead. The weather was not on our side, either, as it kept raining. Nonetheless, the pastors were very encouraged. For them, this outreach was something like a test and at some point we will go back to Ambo to hold a larger campaign. Many people made a decision for Jesus for the first time and many experienced healing. All kinds of different diseases disappeared and people were set free from evil spirits. Asthma, kidney disease, gastritis, stomach ulcers, back problems, heart complaints, epilepsy – all manner of diseases were healed. We ourselves are repeatedly amazed and it moves us to hear all the healing testimonies. Then the Holy Spirit fell like at Pentecost and many were filled with the power of God and started speaking in new tongues. Purchase of land in Addis Ababa In Ethiopia there are thousands of church leaders who have no training or qualifications and are laypeople. If we could train these leaders, we could make a much, much bigger difference. The country is more open than ever before since the new prime minister (formerly a Muslim) is a born-again, Spirit-filled Christian, as are 20 of the ministers in his cabinet. With its 100 million inhabitants, Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa after Nigeria. With God’s help, we want to buy a piece of land in Addis Ababa in order to set up a church and a training centre there.
We have an opportunity to buy 10,000 m2 (2.5 acres) of land on the edge of Addis Ababa and are just waiting for the money that someone has already promised us for this purpose. Translating and printing books In addition, we would like to translate several books into Amharic so as to be able to pass them on to pastors, leaders and Orthodox priests free of charge. We will be translating four study courses by Kenneth Hagin: 26 lessons on faith, 26 lessons on healing, 26 lessons on prayer and 26 lessons on the Holy Spirit.That all costs a lot of money, but with God nothing is impossible. We are trusting him for the funds and resources needed. Perhaps God is speaking to you about helping us? The time is ripe like never before. Ethiopia is open like never before. We are living at the end of time and Jesus is coming soon. There is nothing better than investing in what has eternal value. Many people who are only chasing after money will turn out to be big losers in the end. Our life, our time and our money only have meaning and significance if we use them for God. I wish you God’s rich blessings and send you my best regards!
Ekkehard Hornburg