An Update from Ben

I got an email from Ben tonight and it seems that he and Caleb are doing well.

Ben reported that Negash's home is full of people. They are preparing for Aster's (Negash's daughter) wedding to Ayele (the director of the Compassion International Repi Project). Seems that Caleb and Ben passed on the chunks of raw oxen that were passed around at the feast.

Even though Ben's main purpose of going to Ethiopia is his upcoming marriage to Pepo (Negash's other daughter) he has been involved in some ministry along with Caleb.

"Earlier tonight Negash and Caleb and I went to visit a little boy who probably has HIV" he said. "He was alone at his house tonight because his foster mother was a work tonight. We prayed for him and gave him some of the puzzles that were sent in the IOI tub that Caleb brought. After we prayed for him he said that his heart was filled with joy. The whole experience really made me think about God's work in the world and what is really important to the Lord. I was very thankful for the opportunity to be there and be a small part of that ministry."

Continue to pray for Ben and Caleb as their summer progresses. Pray for good health and safety. Pray that God will do many good works through them both. Pray for Ben and Pepo as they prepare to begin life together as husband and wife (and one of them has to deal with the culture shock of their new home).