Global Missions
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Reaching the world takes the effort of everyone, not just those on the field.
Knowing our missionaries and national partners well, and how to pray and encourage them appropriately, requires time and energy. Your presence to hear and learn from them while they are in-country is a HUGE encouragement, even when financial support isn’t possible.
This page will be updated regularly with information on who’s in town and how you can be engaged in Memphis or around the world.
Ethiopia Short-Term Team Update
Saturday, July 5, 2025
A few notes from our work at Korah Kids Ministry, where we played games and Jenny, an employee of the ministry, taught a lesson on Jonah.:
Abbera, founder of KKM, grew up in the area and came back as an adult to begin the ministry.. “Korah” is the trash dump.
When Aberra was growing up in Korah (pronounced Core-ay), someone exposed him to the Gospel. As an adult, he became educated but like Moses, he couldnt stay in the palace when his people were in need.
The team continues with VBS prep, which begins on Monday. We enjoyed a Korean meal for lunch and had dinner with Mike and his wife, Fasika, sons, Ebenezar, Caleb and Gideon. We love this family!
Pray for Tori, Nick and Becca. Tori ate something yesterday that didn’t agree with her stomach and she needed to sit out most of today. Nick and Becca have a sore throat. Pray the team feels better quickly.
Friday, July 4, 2025
We woke up bright and early and continued VBS prep: cutting and folding. Then, we went to Bingham Academy, the an International School and toured the facilities. Then, they threw a July 4 party :) and we listened to Louis Armstrong and had American flag cookies. We played volleyball and got to know some of the Bingham and IEC staff. It was a sweet time! Then, we had Jebena Buna (coffee) and tea.
Funny note about dinner: A bunch of Americans ate Mexican in Ethiopia on Independence Day.
We are already seeing the fruit of this ministry here and it’s only day 2!
Also, yesterday, we toured IEC and got to see the wall that First Evan helped fund to build and also the youth center!
Comings and Goings
Adkins | Asia
July 12 | Luncheon @ Shermans
July 13 | First Evan
D. Fin. | Middle East (in country: July 20, July 27, August 3, and August 10)
July 20 | Luncheon @ FEC Fellowship Hall w/ Spurgeon
July 27 | Gathering @ Duffys (Click here to RSVP)
Spurgeon | Singapore (in country July 13 through July 20)
July 20 | Luncheon @ FEC Fellowship Hall w/ D. Fin.
J&J Frazier | U.S.-based, Middle East (in country May 25 through June 29; August 3 through August 17)
Gathering TBD
Saunders | Japan (in country August 1-September 20)
Gathering TBD
Rutherfurd | New Zealand (in country September 18-30)
Gathering TBD