3rd Quarter Issue
July - Sept 2001


 
Daily Radio Programming
To Be Launched by EOM
     It is all a God thing for Ethiopian Outreach Ministry to come to existence and grow through the years to serve Ethiopians around the world for the glory of God.

     When brother Melese came to the United States to pursue his studies, he did not imagine he would be starting a ministry that has impacted so many lives.  Hundreds of thousands of Bible Study publications, tracts and tapes have been produced and distributed in the twenty years of our service.  Hundreds of radio programs were broadcasted to literally millions of Ethiopians.

     Now God is taking us to another level to spread the gospel and strengthen believers with sound teachings of the Bible.  Recently, a great opportunity was presented to us by a Christian radio broadcasting company that carried our twice-a-week programs in the past. This door God opened for us will enable us to broadcast seven days a week to Ethiopia and to all the neighboring countries.  We have learned that the signal of the radio is specifically assigned to the East African region and has a clear transmission.

     An overwhelming majority of the Ethiopian people in Ethiopia and neighboring countries have access to shortwave radio, so there is not a more effective way to fulfill the Lord’s command to go and make disciples in all  nations than using the shortwave radio. 

 

. To mention a few of the advantages of the shortwave radio:
Millions of people can be reached at one time by one station.
Ethiopians in more than four countries can be reached at one time.
Our program can reach into countries which would not normally broadcast it for political reasons.
Non Christians are attracted because of the Biblically sound teachings and culturally sensitive messages that can be applied to daily life.
Broadcasting on short wave radio is very economical, reaching a vast audience.
     EOM has been able to reach millions with the saving gospel of Jesus Christ through the generous support of a few believers and a couple of churches.
     It costs only $50 to buy the 30-minute airtime every day. Imagine sharing the message of Christ to millions of Ethiopians
for ½ hour for only $50! Think of how many souls you help us win for the kingdom of God. That is $1,520 per month. Join us today by sharing the cost of serving and making a difference.
News Briefs
Brother Melese is ministering to Ethiopians in three Middle Eastern countries, Yemen, Lebanon and Jordan, from July 15 through August 5.  Every summer, Rev. Wogu makes these trips to evangelize, and to teach and equip church leaders.  The church in Sana’a, Yemen has been growing stronger spiritually in the past few years because the leadership team is dedicated to focusing on  teaching and equipping the believers. The Holy Spirit continues to strengthen the church and add new believers to the body of Christ. Brother Melese’s last stop is Amman, Jordan (Aug. 2, 3 and 4). Ethiopian believers in the city of Amman are growing and it is brother Melese’s first visit to the fellowship

Beginning September 2001, EOM will broadcast a daily ½ hour radio program from a station in Europe to all Ethiopia and a number of North African countries.  It is expected that the broadcast will reach an estimated 25 million Ethiopians.  Please pray with us as we are taking a step of faith to start this most effective radio ministry.  It involves a lot of preparation, financial commitment and resources. If the Holy Spirit prompts you to take part in this worthwhile branch of EOM’s outreach program, please contact us by letter, phone or email.

Lord willing, EOM will celebrate its 20th anniversary in June 2002. It will be time to reflect back on twenty years 

of service and give the Lord all the glory and honor for all that have been accomplished.  It will also be a time of 
recognition of the hundreds of brothers and sisters and churches who have stood by the side of this ministry praying, encouraging, serving at different capacity and supporting financially. Pray with us as we work on the details of the program. We will inform you of the progress in the coming months.

A special Ethiopian Dinner Banquet will be held at Living Word Community Church on Saturday, September 8, 2001 from 12 noon till 6:00 P.M. divided in three parts, 12 to 2 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m.. The last part will be followed by a concert of prayer for the ministry.  Partners in the Lord’s work, friends, and all who live in York county and surrounding counties are invited.  THE MEAL HAS NO CHARGE, only a free will contribution will be received.  Plan to come and enjoy authentic Ethiopian delicacies while you make a difference in the lives of millions of Ethiopians who share in the love of Christ through radio

Our regular biannual banquet is on Saturday, October 20, 2001 at the regular location in Salunga, Pennsylvania.  There will be great food, fellowship and a worthwhile cause to support. Mark your calendar so as not to miss the authentic Ethiopian cooking.  All are welcome to both banquets if it suits your schedule.


 
A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR PARTNERS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS

Because you cared for the Lord’s work among Ethiopians around the world, a number of you have responded to our recent letter requesting for a special financial support to help with the summer contribution slump.  Thank you and God bless you all.  We want to remind all our partners and friends that the spiritual need among Ethiopians has increased dramatically in the past few years.  With God’s strength and your continued financial and prayer support, we want to meet these spiritual needs. Thank you again for partnering with us to make such great impact in the life of many Ethiopians.


 
Take a Project or Two...Keep Making a Difference
Due to the large volume of our printed materials produced through out the year, we desperately need a folding machine that is reliable, efficient and durable.  It will also help us save a lot of God’s money by doing the job in our own office. When you consider this project, remember the difference you can make in the process of producing life changing gospel messages that are circulated worldwide.


BOOK PRINTING: There are still tens of thousands of Ethiopians that have not gotten a chance to read brother Wogu's newest book,  "GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT-IDENTIFICATION AND PROPER APPLICATION". This book, popular especially in Ethiopia, can be reprinted in large quantities with your special contribution. "GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT..." attempts to answer the questions of many Ethiopian believers who have been confused by teachings based on experience rather than Scripture. Since we announced the publication of this book, many have responded with great excitement, because it will help the church to refocus on the basics of Christianity by rooting believers in the Word of God.
You can take this project individually or through your church missions committees, Sunday School classes, or growth groups.  Let us come together and make a difference. Share with your friends and churches about this project. For more information on this project, please contact us by regular mail, phone, fax or e-mail. 

 

A Special Thank You
Thank You to Mr. & Dr. Tim Clark, long time friends and partners of EOM from Alabama, who purchased a brand new Dell computer system with an HP Laser Jet printer. This system will help us replace one of our older systems.  Certainly, they have made a difference by enabling us to produce quality Christian teaching materials more effectively.  Thank you friends for giving to the Lord so sacrificially over and above what you regularly give to support the ministry.


Other Needs...

Three Studio Microphones - $225/each
Studio Sound Mixer - $455
Professional Cassette Recorder - $449
Recording studio accessories - $350

When you send your gifts to one or more of the projects listed above, please designate your gifts accordingly on the 'Memo'  or 'Used for' line of your check or money order.  We will make sure your gift is used specifically to the project you selected.  Make the check or money orders payable to EOM.  Thank you.


 
 
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED - If you can spare a few hours a week or every other week to help us in the office with tape duplication, labeling, copying, stapling, etc., please contact our office by calling (717) 846-2041 or e-mail us at eomusa@aol.com. PRAYER WARRIORS: Call our office to enlist for the spiritual warfare.  Many need your prayers. Where ever you are, call or e-mail to take prayer requests that we receive from Ethiopian brothers and sisters all over the world.

 
Spend an Afternoon or Two Taking Part 
Evangelizing 20 million Ethiopians!
We are excited
to start a daily radio broadcast
in a few weeks to reach more than
twenty million Ethiopians
in the entire country of Ethiopia and 
in all East African countries.

We want you to be part of this most
effective outreach program of
Ethiopian Outreach Ministry
by attending a special
Ethiopian Dinner BANQUET.

When?.... Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001
 Come at your leisure at any of the  three serving sessions.
 Session A: Between noon and 2 p.m.
 Session B: Between 2 and 4 p.m.
 Session C: Between 5 and 6 p.m.
Where?
 At Living Word Community Church
2530 Capehorn Road, York, Penn.
 Call our office at 717-846-2041 or
 e-mail us at eomusa@aol.com to RSVP by  Sept. 4, 2001
AND Our Regular Banquet:

Saturday, Oct.20, 2001

 Come at your leisure between
 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m.
Where?
At Salunga Mennonite Missions
Fellowship Hall, Salunga, PA. 
 (Please call 717-846-2041 or e-mail at  eomusa@aol.com for directions and to RSVP  by October 17, 2001)

The Meal has no charge,
but we ask that you consider making
a free will contribution to EOM.