by Hawassa Hope | Jan 17, 2018 | Hawassa Ethiopia, Short Term Missions
Pastor Rob Spencer from Church Downtown shares his heart today. As a pastor, I’m no stranger to the Bible (I’m sure those are comforting words to hear for the people in my church). The Bible is not only what I look to every week to provide hope, encouragement, and...
by Hawassa Hope | Jan 12, 2018 | Children's Home, Hawassa Ethiopia, Sponsorship
On Tuesday, the Ethiopian Parliament voted to end international adoptions. You can read about it at these links: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/10/577144605/ethiopian-lawmakers-vote-to-ban-foreign-adoptions...
by Hawassa Hope | Jan 9, 2018 | Children's Home, Clean Water, Elsabet Initiative, Hawassa Ethiopia, Mossy Foot, Short Term Missions, Small Business Grants, Sponsorship
2017 was a great year! A lot of things were accomplished and much hope was spread! Relationships with staff and families were deepened. We learned a lot about our families, ourselves and about God’s heart for the vulnerable. We look forward to 2018 and all that...
by Hawassa Hope | Oct 31, 2017 | Clean Water, Hawassa Ethiopia
Did you use water today? How many times? You might’ve: Drank water, brushed your teeth, washed your hands, took a shower, flushed a toilet, washed dishes, washed clothes, watered a plant, gone to a car wash. What did that water look like? What color was it? Did...
by Rebekah Knight | Jul 6, 2017 | Hawassa Ethiopia, Short Term Missions
It’s summer. That time of year when everyone goes to the beach, has barbecues, enjoys the outdoors, and writes articles about why short term mission trips will harm everyone who encounters one. While short term mission trips can undoubtedly have a negative effect, the...
by Hawassa Hope | Jun 9, 2017 | Clean Water, Hawassa Ethiopia
We are excited to share that part 1 of the newest Bona clean water project is complete! The water is flowing well and is very clean and a wash table was also put in to make it easier for those washing clothes! We are so grateful to all of you who have...
