Showing posts with label Judson 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Judson 2011. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Brown Eyes


   The most captivating trait we've come to adore about this culture are their eyes. When we first arrived a few days ago, we were greeted by the many curious stares of their mesmerizing brown eyes. They began calling us "Forengie Forengie!" with big smiles and laughter. They are such a welcoming kind of people, willing to extend a hand in any situation, this gives us hope for their openess to the Gospel.
     Our first few days were spent in orientation with a group that is leaving in a few weeks.They gave us more information about the culture such as how to enter a church, greet a priest, and wear the traditional netalla. It was all a bit overwhelming because we were still jet lagged from the 20 hour expedition, but we effectively stayed  awake and practiced the lessons they taught. The information has already helped a few of us build bridges to sharing the Gospel with a few of the girls in the neighborhood. We are all excited to see what God has in store for us this summer!

"Give Me Ball!"

 A few of us have been playing soccer and football with the neighborhood children everyday. The children love to play soccer and are extremely good at it. The first day we went out with the ball, the children came running down the street to play.
    Each day more and more children have come and we have learned almost all of their names and they definitely know our names. Everytime we're playing they call, "Elsabet (because they cannot pronounce Elizabeth) Give me ball!" The boys are the most fun to watch because they fall down in the rocks and pop back up to get the ball back. The girls like to stand to the side and watch. I've been mostly getting to know the girls. They love to hold my hand and give hugs, they are so affectionate and protective. They barely want the boys around us when I'm outside with them.
    Yesterday, Molly got the chance to open the door to a spiritual conversation with a few girls. She said they got off track a little bit because of the children constantly throwing the ball to them, but she hopes to continue the conversation today. Please keep us in your prayers for more opportunities to share the Word.

Monday, June 13, 2011

JC Loves Ethiopia- Meet The Team

Paula 
Age: 20
Hometown: Thomasville, AL
College: Judson College (Junior)
Bible Verse: Jeremiah 20:9 Isaiah 61:1 

Molly 
Age: 21 
Hometown: Dothan, AL 
College: Judson College (Senior) 
Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:3-6; Philippians 1:6 

Andre
Age: 19 
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA 
College: Judson College (Sophomore)
Bible Verse: Genesis 25 

Terri  
Age: 19 
Hometown: Sumrall, MS 
College: Judson College (Sophomore)
Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Elizabeth  
Age:19 
Hometown: Smiths Station, AL 
College: Judson College (Junior) 
Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9 

Dominique 
Age:20 
Hometown: Gulfport, MS 
College: Judson College (Junior)
Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18