Changing Lives in Ethiopia...
...Changing Hearts in Menlo Park
God has called Menlo Park Presbyterian to become involved with Ethiopia. Politically and spiritually strategic in many ways, Ethiopia is in the midst of a significant church revival and outreach into the Middle East. At the same time, the country faces the AIDS epidemic and devastating poverty. In response, a concentration of indigenous Ethiopian ministries is at work in this country. MPPC is actively partnering with these groups. God's Spirit is moving an increasing number of us to support them and is transforming our hearts in the process.
Taken from Ethiopia Initiative, written by John Ortberg
Ethiopia Initiative Partner
.....Helping the extremely poor
MPPC's partnership with Heavenly Treasures Livelihood Projects has enabled Ethiopian craftswomen to better support themselves and their families by providing access to US markets for their products.
You can participate by Choosing to Change Lives:
Christmas With a Mission
Gift Fair at MPPC
December 11-13th, 2009
Read about last year's Heavenly Treasures Gift Fair at MPPC!!
"Menlo Park's third annual Heavenly Treasures
Gift Fair in December was a great success thanks to many helping hands and
shoppers. The event, which was promoted both within the church and to our
local community, provided the opportunity for feel-good shopping with 100% of
the sales money reinvested in livelihood projects supported by products. Our
partner in the Gift Fair, Heavenly Treasures, is fully supported by donations,
not sales. According to Director of Mission Bennie Ingraham, this year's
event yielded $106,000 of products sold, an astounding number considering all
of the lives that will be helped through the project. Thank you for your
support!"
Taken from MPPC's E-Newsletter
Ethiopia Initiative Projects :
Abro Adeg Ceramic
Berkie's Blessings
Desta Menda Fistula Center
Hope Crosses
Ellita Women
Gemini Baskets
Sabahar Silks
Women For Women - Trampled Rose