Tag Archives: Africa

Ethiopia Trip Blog: Day #8

January 20, Sunday, 7:54PM Ethiopian Time Today was a day full of Ethiopian culture. The Ethiopians are celebrating the Christian Orthodox holiday called Timket. It’s a huge celebration all throughout the city which commemorates the baptism of Jesus. The streets … Continue reading

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Ethiopia Trip Blog: Day #7

January 19. Saturday, 9:18AM Ethiopian Time We got up this morning, ate breakfast, and prepared to head to the orphanage when we got word that Liz’ grandfather died last night. This could not have come at a worse time. There … Continue reading

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Ethiopia Trip Blog: Days #5 and #6

January 18, Friday, 9:06PM Ethiopian Time I fell a day behind in my writing due to the busy schedule we’re keeping. Yesterday (Thursday the 17th) we got up and had a real breakfast. Eggs, Toast, Fruit and Tea, or Chi … Continue reading

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Ethiopia Trip Blog: Day #4

January 16, Wednesday, 8:12AM Ethiopian Time There’s 4 of us in our room. All of us guys except for Paul who is bunking with his wife. There’s two bunk beds in our room so Justin and I grabbed one and … Continue reading

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Ethiopia Trip Blog: Day #3

January 15, Tuesday, 8AM Ethiopian Time I hope that’s the right date and time. I’m all off kilter. Ethiopia is 11 hours ahead of California so I’m a little confused.  I’m writing a lot but I’m bored stiff and I … Continue reading

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Ethiopia Trip Blog: Day #2

January 14, Monday,  8:30AM Pacific Time We’re airborne! Justin and I roomed together last night and both woke before the alarm went off. We showered and then head downstairs right on time then waited another 20 minutes for the stragglers … Continue reading

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Ethiopia Trip Blog: Day #1

January 13, Sunday, 10:30PM Pacific Time Had a rocking set at church today. Afterward I spent my few last hours with the family before the trip then got in the van for the drive to San Francisco. It wasn’t a … Continue reading

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Ethiopia Trip Blog: Introduction

Four or so months ago our bible study group leader proposed that we go to Africa. Why you ask? Honestly, I was asking myself the same thing. Why the heck would I want to go to Africa? Sure, to “help … Continue reading

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Africa Blog #9

Today we had our commissioning for our Africa trip. A commissioning is quick ceremony where everyone in the church joins to pray over us and ask for God’s blessing as we fly halfway around the world to serve others. I … Continue reading

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Africa Blog #8

Our Africa trip is fast approaching! I’ve nearly got everything I need for the trip and I’m getting real excited about what waits for us over there. One of the biggest questions all of us have had is what exactly … Continue reading

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