Memorial Lutheran Church
and Student Center
and Student Center
2228 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
(515)292-5005
Ames, IA 50014
(515)292-5005
Agricultural Mission in Ethiopia
Kebede & Family
Clockwise from left: Workitu, Noaha,
Solomon, Kebede, Muse, Mariam
Clockwise from left: Workitu, Noaha,
Solomon, Kebede, Muse, Mariam
Kebede is our agricultural missionary in Ethiopia.
His work is to help people in Ethiopia be able to
grow their own food for their families gives him the
opportunities to spread the Gospel. Learn more
about Kebede's work...
Looking for up-to-date information on Kebede's
projects? Check out the church news page and
download the monthly Messenger. (Click here)
His work is to help people in Ethiopia be able to
grow their own food for their families gives him the
opportunities to spread the Gospel. Learn more
about Kebede's work...
Looking for up-to-date information on Kebede's
projects? Check out the church news page and
download the monthly Messenger. (Click here)
One of the hardships of the people living hear Wayo
Hargassa was that they had to walk 2-3 hours to get
water-and that water wasn't very clean. Our project
diverted fresh, clean water from a government water
line 2 miles away from the church there, and
establishing a storage tank & distribution center right
next to the church. The water station has been turned
over to the local community, which charges a small fee
to support the attendants at the station.
Hargassa was that they had to walk 2-3 hours to get
water-and that water wasn't very clean. Our project
diverted fresh, clean water from a government water
line 2 miles away from the church there, and
establishing a storage tank & distribution center right
next to the church. The water station has been turned
over to the local community, which charges a small fee
to support the attendants at the station.
$1500 to continue model Sunday School program and
to develop a Sunday School Program at Wayo
Hargassa where the water project is.
Donations can be made a number of ways, by marking
your offering envelope or check for "Kebede" or by
turning in an "Adoption Agreement" which we have in
the office. Many people have contributed to Kebede's
work in honor of a loved one rather than buying
another sweater...
And of course, we always hold the work of Kebede in
our prayers.
to develop a Sunday School Program at Wayo
Hargassa where the water project is.
Donations can be made a number of ways, by marking
your offering envelope or check for "Kebede" or by
turning in an "Adoption Agreement" which we have in
the office. Many people have contributed to Kebede's
work in honor of a loved one rather than buying
another sweater...
And of course, we always hold the work of Kebede in
our prayers.
How we help...
Memorial Lutheran provides Kebede with money for living
expenses and his salary. We also, through the Tabor
Congregation, provide funds for him to do agricultural
and Christian missions. We pray for the work of Kebede
every week in our worship services, and give people the
opportunity to help out with special projects.
The Water Project and Training Center are only two
examples of many, many projects going on in Ethiopia.
Go to the Church News page to download the current
Messenger Newsletter to learn more. We also hope to
expand this page to tell about more of the projects.
Memorial Lutheran provides Kebede with money for living
expenses and his salary. We also, through the Tabor
Congregation, provide funds for him to do agricultural
and Christian missions. We pray for the work of Kebede
every week in our worship services, and give people the
opportunity to help out with special projects.
The Water Project and Training Center are only two
examples of many, many projects going on in Ethiopia.
Go to the Church News page to download the current
Messenger Newsletter to learn more. We also hope to
expand this page to tell about more of the projects.
Current Needs:
Water Project
We helped establish an evangelist training center at
Arsi Negale. The 30 evangelists who are trained there
spread out to preaching stations to spread the Word of
God. This training center has developed a model
Sunday School program as well, which Kebede hopes to
have copied at other training centers that have
sprouted up. One training center in Kersa Qetema is in
a mainly Muslim area, 90 miles away from Arsi Negale
Training Center.
Arsi Negale. The 30 evangelists who are trained there
spread out to preaching stations to spread the Word of
God. This training center has developed a model
Sunday School program as well, which Kebede hopes to
have copied at other training centers that have
sprouted up. One training center in Kersa Qetema is in
a mainly Muslim area, 90 miles away from Arsi Negale
Training Center.
Training Center
Filling jugs at the water station. This water is safe to drink, and
much more convenient than walking to the stream.
much more convenient than walking to the stream.
A close-up of the water distribution.
Kebede & his wife, Workitu, in front of a pickup purchased by
the congregation.
the congregation.
A church service at the Tabor Congregation- the "home base"
for Kebede & his family.
for Kebede & his family.
Kebede & Workitu in Ames
Stay up-to-date with Kebede and Workitu's schedules as they visit Ames. Members and friends of Memorial are encouraged to
invite Kebede & Workitu to enjoy dinner with a small group or to present or visit with a group. Use this schedule to get a good idea
for when things might work, then call the office (292-5005) to iron out details.
Stay up-to-date with Kebede and Workitu's schedules as they visit Ames. Members and friends of Memorial are encouraged to
invite Kebede & Workitu to enjoy dinner with a small group or to present or visit with a group. Use this schedule to get a good idea
for when things might work, then call the office (292-5005) to iron out details.
August 12, 2 PM
August 13, 6 PM
August 15, 10 AM
August 15, evening
August 15-17
August 17, 1:30 PM
August 18
August 18-21
August 22, 10 AM
August 22, 6 PM
August 23, 10 AM-noon
August 23, 2-3 PM
August 23, evening
August 24, 10 AM
August 24, 11 AM-noon
August 24, 2 PM
August 24, evening
August 25(evening)-27
August 28, 6:30 PM
August 29, 10:00 AM
August 31
September 1, 10 AM
September 1, evening
September 2
August 13, 6 PM
August 15, 10 AM
August 15, evening
August 15-17
August 17, 1:30 PM
August 18
August 18-21
August 22, 10 AM
August 22, 6 PM
August 23, 10 AM-noon
August 23, 2-3 PM
August 23, evening
August 24, 10 AM
August 24, 11 AM-noon
August 24, 2 PM
August 24, evening
August 25(evening)-27
August 28, 6:30 PM
August 29, 10:00 AM
August 31
September 1, 10 AM
September 1, evening
September 2
Des Moines Airport
Stone Brooke Club house,
Board of Directors & Staff
MLC, Congregation
MLC member's home
Johnston, Kebede
MLC, Women of Memorial
Mission Central,
Kebede & Workitu
Sioux Falls, SD, Neubauers
MLC, Congregation
MLC member's home
ISU, Kebede
ISU, Kebede
Beta Sigs
MLC, Women & Workitu
ISU, Kebede
Ankeny, Kebede
MLC member's home
Holiday Lake, Osslund's
MLC member's home
MLC, Families
Kebede & Dave Eggert
MLC, Workitu & Women
Kebede & Workitu, member's
home
Des Moines Airport
Stone Brooke Club house,
Board of Directors & Staff
MLC, Congregation
MLC member's home
Johnston, Kebede
MLC, Women of Memorial
Mission Central,
Kebede & Workitu
Sioux Falls, SD, Neubauers
MLC, Congregation
MLC member's home
ISU, Kebede
ISU, Kebede
Beta Sigs
MLC, Women & Workitu
ISU, Kebede
Ankeny, Kebede
MLC member's home
Holiday Lake, Osslund's
MLC member's home
MLC, Families
Kebede & Dave Eggert
MLC, Workitu & Women
Kebede & Workitu, member's
home
Des Moines Airport
Kebede & Workitu Arrive!
Meet & greet
Welcome reception. Kebede & Workitu will greet the congregation at both
services this day. Please contact Jeanne to help with the reception.
Call the church office at 292-5005.
Dinner
Agricultural Conference (Kebede only)
Workitu and all Women of Memorial to assemble health kits.
Check out missioncentral.us for more information on Mission Central.
Visit.
Kebede will talk during the Bible Study hour.
Dinner.
Meet with Study Abroad.
Meet with his former professor.
Dinner.
Women's Bible Break.
Meet with agronomy professor.
Tour of John Deere Facility.
Dinner.
Visit.
Dinner.
We will have an intergenerational, family-friendly event for Kebede &
Workitu to visit with adults, youth and children. Contact Catherine to
help plan. Call the church office at 292-5005.
Meeting.
Women's Bible Break.
Dinner Commitment.
Kebede & Workitu leave.
Meet & greet
Welcome reception. Kebede & Workitu will greet the congregation at both
services this day. Please contact Jeanne to help with the reception.
Call the church office at 292-5005.
Dinner
Agricultural Conference (Kebede only)
Workitu and all Women of Memorial to assemble health kits.
Check out missioncentral.us for more information on Mission Central.
Visit.
Kebede will talk during the Bible Study hour.
Dinner.
Meet with Study Abroad.
Meet with his former professor.
Dinner.
Women's Bible Break.
Meet with agronomy professor.
Tour of John Deere Facility.
Dinner.
Visit.
Dinner.
We will have an intergenerational, family-friendly event for Kebede &
Workitu to visit with adults, youth and children. Contact Catherine to
help plan. Call the church office at 292-5005.
Meeting.
Women's Bible Break.
Dinner Commitment.
Kebede & Workitu leave.
WHEN
WHERE/WHO
WHAT
Can you facilitate a visit with Kebede, Workitu, and a group?
Available dates for dinner: August 16 (Workitu alone), August 17,
August 22, and August 28-31. Most dates are still available for lunch
or coffee with Workitu and sometimes Kebede. Contact the Hartmans.
Available dates for dinner: August 16 (Workitu alone), August 17,
August 22, and August 28-31. Most dates are still available for lunch
or coffee with Workitu and sometimes Kebede. Contact the Hartmans.