Enhancing Ministry in Ethiopia

Gambella assembly at St Luke's Church, Ethiopia. © Don Brice/ABM 2008

Walking Together, Gambella Local Assembly

Gambella is two days of arduous driving from Addis Ababa. Malaria, tuberculosis, water-borne diseases, tribal conflict and flooding are features of life here. In 2008, things were made worse when the government forcibly moved 50,000 people from their homes into a remote area without water, shade or shelter.

The Anglican Church began working here in 1996 in refugee camps. There are now 43 churches in the Gambella Regional State, clustered in mission centres and following the Baro River. This program brings together clergy and laity, representatives of every mission centre and church for three days of planning. The cost of fuel is high and rising but the assembly is a unique way of bonding. Bonds between
tribal groups and sub-clans are strengthened as mission to
new areas is planned.

Here are some of the ways your gift will be used:

  • $125 funds three people from a local church to attend the Assembly
  • $250 pays for transport from a remote church to the meeting
  • $1,000 funds the administration costs of the entire Assembly

This project needs $10,165 in 2009.

You can Donate Now to this project by selecting Enhancing Ministry in Ethiopia from the full project list.

Project information can be downloaded here.