God Blessed this home

So my first story I wanted to share with everyone is about Brhanu:) I have written and talked about Brhanu alot in the past. I have talked  about his life and his home. The is a story about Brhanu's home.

What can I say about Brhanu, just that I love that kids sooooooooo much! His smile is beautiful and he his so kind. There is something about Brhanu in his eyes I feel hold alot of hinded pains. I pray that one day God will begin to break these chains that he has in his heart. Brhanu is so smart, but he needs a little push to realize his potential his has in school. I have never met a boy who loves soccer more then he does. HE plays every stinking day. He says he dreams of being a professional one day. A hindin secret about Brhanu... he is a twin:) His twin brother does not live him though.  Brhanu has 4 other siblings living in his home. Brhanu is so fortunate because he has both of his parents in his life, but they are both blind. Brhanu has a lot of responsibility in his life to care for his family. I pray that one day God will give him a sponsor. I have been to Brhanus school and talked to his teacher and he says that Brhanu is very smart, but just doesn't come to class often. Well , its because he has to work a lot of the time so he can eat. Life for any of these street kids can be difficult.

Now last year, I wrote a post called, "Jesus to the rescue." It was a post about Brhanu and his living condition. Brhanu's house was in really bad shape and needed to be fix more then anything. So, for a year I prayed that God will help me fix his house. This summer some people from the states came on a mission trip and I told them about his house and how it needed it to be fix. Weeks later I had money given to me to fix it!! PRAISE JESUS!!!!! How AMAZING!!

First we started with cementing the walls to keep the bugs out ...

Before Cement ...

After,,,

 We did the outside too...

They choose green for the wall colors!! So bright:)

Two things about this photo... if you look at the roof  WE GOT IT FIXED!!!! Also If you look the women in the picture is the house cleaner. I suggested if someone could donate a years worth  of salary for someone to keep the house clean and wash the clothes. Their parents are blind and don't see how filthy the clothes are or the house so this helps them. I don't know who did this, but someone donated the $275 dollars for years worth of salary. PEOPLE GOD is working in favor of this family:)

Also we gave them glass for the window. Their home was sooo dark and they never open the window. It had dirty plastic on it. You couldn't even see out of it. NOW they have a window!!

Now Gods light can shine through this house!

We were able to get a bunk bed, twin size bed, shelve, mattress,sheets,blankets and pillows. HOLY COW! God is GOOD! Mother told me she had never slept on a mattress or pillow her INTIRE life!!!!

Drum Roll Please!!!!!!

MOVE

THAT

BUS!!!!

I welcome you all to Brhanu's NEW house!!

This is such an AMAZING story of God! How much he hears are cries! There were times I tought how could I ever help Brhanu and his family with there house. The need was to great!! BUT don't we have an AWESOME Daddy who carries the burden and took care of it all. He put it on other people hearts to donate their money to this. For those of you who listen to God when he spoke to your heart. THANK YOU!!! You are planting seeds in this families heart!! Thank you to the person that donated a years worth of rent and a food for him to eat!! This is only something GOD can do!!  

May God CONTINUE to bless this home...

Life right now...

WOW!! it has been a long time since I have written a post. I am soooo sorry to the people who want to know whats going on in my journey. I honestly can say my computer has been broken and life since I have got back has been a bit crazy.

 I flew to Oklahoma as soon I got back to the states to say goodbye to a women who played a grandmother in my life for 19 years. Very hard time to say goodbye to someone who has been in your life since you were 9.  I am so blessed that I got to sit with her and share my stories of Ethiopia and what God is doing. One thing is she got to meet Birhane on skype and see the faces of the kids I am fighting for. When I left Oklahoma I was at peace with saying goodbye or really its not goodbye, but I see you later, Grandma:) Today she went to be with Jesus.

I been in Manchester for a few weeks really trying to put my mind back in pieces. My 5 months in Ethiopia were the hardest I experienced. It was a very painful time. I never really had time to recuperate since I got back. It literally felt like time stop since I got back, meaning everything was the same. People and there routines never change but I had. Its hard going on this journey alone. I mean I know I have Jesus, we share this journey and burden together but nobody to share with. I talk about the kids or a situation and people cut you off or there not interested in what you have to say.The whole time I am screaming in my mind "he is real person with real problems who needs your help, come back!" I went to church one night an watched people throw sooo much food away. Tears were welling up and I had the worst sick feeling of wanting to throw up and all the while thinking of kids names who would do anything to dig through that trashcan. WHY as Americans are we so wasteful? We have everything we need and still want more. So all that to be said adjusting always is a bit difficult. Also adjusting to showers, washing clothes, outside(clean), even going to the toilet(I still look for a trashcan to put my toilet paper in, lol) getting in my car to drive and even fast food.

God is doing some crazy things since I got back. I met a girl, Elsa that lives 10 miles from me who was adopted from Ethiopia when she was 15. Her story is Amazing!! I hoping she can teach me more Amharic while I am here:) My friends Nate and Jenn are in Ethiopia spending time with the kids right now, checking up on them and ministering to them in anyway they can.  I am so thankful  for Jenn and Nate for wanting to help fight for these kids with me. Also, not sure right now, but there might be a possibility that I might have people come with me next time to minister, still praying for that. I do plan on returning to Ethiopia in June if I have all my funds by then. I'm hoping for a 6 month stay this time.

Needing prayer right now for me to grow so much more as a missionary, spiritually and mentally. Prayer for the funds to come for my return, for a job( I need a job so very soon), for God to keep opening up doors to minister in Ethiopia. Prayers for the kids to find Jesus as there personal Lord an Savior, for the holy spirit to speak into their lives. They need prayer for the attitudes and mind and for the enemy in Jesus name flee from there lives. Pray for something radical for all of them.

Don't worry there are going to be stories. Thank you to everyone for the love and support you have given me. I hope your still out there to share the journey with:)

Everyday Life in Ethiopia

I am so sorry I have not been posting on my blog:( My life here is so crazy and finding the time to tell you all what is going on has been hard to do, so hopefully I can keep up with this:)

I AM FINALLY HOME!!! The place my heart longs to be. I love waking up everyday and knowing I am here in Ethiopia. I get to get up and serve my Savior everyday!

I wanted to share with you my everyday life here in Ethiopia...

I live with my friend Ashli who is a missionary from TN. She is greatest and helps me a ton while I am here. We have 7 children that live with us. These children come from the a place called Korah. Korah has a landfill of trash that many families go and find food. Very poor community but God has given us the opportunity for us give them a home while they are home from boarding school. The children wake up bright and early, so sleeping in is difficult:) I get up and fix breakfast for me and children. They eat there traditional food and I usually eat eggs or oatmeal:) I do, however miss eating cereal every morning. After breakfast, if there is electricity we all take shower and get ready for the day. As I am typing this I don't have electricity, so hopefully my battery last til I finish.
I go shopping for food everyday for the program. I have a set menu that I have for the kids everyday. I hired a cook to cook food for the kids, which makes things so much easier.
So, by 12 or 12:30 I head to the post office in Addis ( 20 min drive) to pick up the kids. They all pile up in the car and we head back to my house. It has been difficult lately because so many children want to come and I have to turn them away. They chase after my van wanting to get in. I wish I had more vans and a big house for them to all come.I have the space for about 15 kids and I need space for at least 30 kids 
My program is at my house:) Houses here in Ethiopia have rooms outside the house within the compound. So, I have a small room that I teach the gospel in. I decorated it and had tables and chairs made by my sweet Ethiopian friend Alex. After, the lesson we have lunch and after lunch the go to a field that is near by and play football. These kids love FOOTBALL(soccer)!!
My program runs about 3 to 4 hours long and then we head back to the post office. When I get home its about 6 in the evening. Dinner time!! Food here for me is hard. I love Ethiopian food but they have this stuff called burberee and my stomach cant take it. The cook only knows how to cook Ethiopian food. So, I don't eat much! I miss food at home. I really miss my sweet sisters cooking! HOME cooked meal from AMERICA:) or Chick-fil-a would work too:)
Most days here are great but some days I just feel very overwhelmed by the kids. Everyday I am ask for SHOES. How crazy it that! Shoes are what kids want here, as well as food:) Children mob my van asking me for food. I always smile and say I don't have but it kills me every time inside that I can't help them all. I just pray that God can use me to help these children.

Soon to come... I will blog about some of the children here:)

Please continue to pray for me and the children here that I am working for

Remembering Garrett Coble



Friday, May 11th a dear friend of mine, Garrett Coble went to be with Jesus. It still doesn't seem real. I still feel like I can pick up the phone call him. I met Garrett at Total Health were I worked as a massage therapist. Garrett came everyday to workout. He always told me he wanted to look good ladies. It still makes me smile. Garrett found out my love for Jesus and mission and we instantly became friends. Garrett introduced me to lifegroup and overflow. "Garrett, thank you for introducing me to the greatest people I know and to a place that I could come worship the Lord for an hour."

Friends from Lifegroup

Celebrating my birthday in Dallas with Trisha and Garrett

Garrett and I would talk about mission and life for hours. He really inspired me to follow my calling onto the mission field. Garrett was my number one supporter in what I do for the children of Ethiopia. I really wanted to share with you all my last conversations I had with Garrett on Facebook. Looking back God is amazing for the little things he gives you.

"I was just thinking about how incredible you are today. When I think about how short life is, and how long eternity will be to look back, I can't help to think that we're going to be looking at your life saying..."wow."

 
Garrett, I was just thinking how incredible you are since you left! People are looking at your life and saying "WOW"

"How much longer are you there? My family is working with an orphanage in Peru right now too. I hope someday you can go there."

Garrett, I hope that I get to see the place you have talked so much about:)


No! What!?!?! Who are you? Jobe!?!?! I'm so sorry. Please, please let me rent a room in your mansion in Heaven. You really are an inspiration. I can't wait until you get back on the field. Actually, sign me up as a supporter. Rebecca, you have the most beautiful, pure heart for missions I've ever seen in my life. I cannot wait to see what comes out of this trial. Hold on! Be strong! It's a season.

I got this message when I had malaria and was very very sick. I am sure dear friend that you were praying for me then. This message reminds how funny you were. Garrett, PLEASE let my rent a room in heaven where you are. Words can not express what you have done for me in my life in missions. Your spirit was so contagious and love for people. I wanted that to. I knew that what you had was Jesus in you. The Holy Spirit would come alive in you. You always taught me nothing was impossible with Christ. That all my dreams for the mission field could be done. You are an inspiration to me.

I had written Garrett about his fiance and this what he said...

Sometimes she's unbelievable, then I realize she is legit. She has a calling for Latin America, speaks spanish, and loves God with all her heart...and she's white! She's a perfect fit, and everyday that becomes more real.

Garrett and I would talk about him finding his perfect fit. I was so excited when he did. I never did get the chance to meet her, but I know that she will do great things for the kingdom of God, Garrett. Garrett always told me that he would marry a spanish decent women, so it was an inside joke about his fiance being white:)  I always knew you would, Garrett.

"I Am at total health. Made me think of you. Hope you're doing well."

Last Conversation with Garrett

"Thank you. That means a lot. I hope you know you are still my idol in missions. I know it's tough waiting, but I believe with all my heart every great missionary was in your shoes for a while, going through the fire before doing those great things. I'm honestly jealous of your life. Your heart, your love for those kids, and your willingness to step up to the plate and actually give it all. There's a special place in eternity, I'm sure of that. Thank you so much for everything you do."

Garrett, I am jealous of you! You get to be in heaven with the Lord!! I remember I came home from work and got this from you and tears streaming down my face. Garrett, the is a special place for you now, I am sure of that. I wish that I could tell how God used you to encourage me. I am so glad that I did write you back and tell you that are an inspiration to me and that you help spark a fire in me to fight for people souls. Life is so precious and people need to know about Christ.

Garrett, In 7 days I leave for Ethiopia for a 6 month mission and I am going to dedicate my trip to you. I am going to tell all of my kids about you. Garrett, if it were not for you financially, I could not be there to tell them about Christ. I will never forget you and what you did for me in my life. You changed the world for so many. I will truly miss you friend, I know I will see you soon! I will always keep fighting the fight of children's souls. I will never forget your words that you sent to me and I am so thankful for God for the little gift he gave me of your notes. See you soon:)  

Gifts from Ethiopia

Guess who is in America.... Sami!! Can you believe it!! The boy I met on the streets of Addis almost two years ago in now in a place he could only dream of. It is impossible to get visa to America and God gave one to Sami! A boy from the streets is getting to experience so much of life here in the states. I had the privilege to go hear Sami speak at a Ordinary Hero Benefit were he shared his story of how God changed his life.

He looks so handsome! I also got to pick up one day from Chattanooga to drive him back to Nashville. He saw my car and said, "it is beautiful."I mean my car is 12 years old and has seen its days, but Sami just reminded me I am blessed to have a car. When we saw each other we just talked and talked for hours. See because of this boy God used him to show me his friends. Now I can help his friends know the love of Jesus Christ. Because of Sami I got to meet Birhane(who by the way is Sami's best friend). Birhane has become a huge part of my life. I met Ashli York (his sponsor) who helped me a lot when I got to Ethiopia. I didn't know anyone and she became a sister to me. I met all of the street children who I love more the words can express. I also got to meet Heather Deckard:) When I first met Sami the first thing he said to me was... "Do you know Heather?" Of course I didn't  but Heather and I found each other on facebook and have kept in touch. I got to meet her for the first time briefly in Ethiopia this past Nov and a few weeks ago. See Heather met Sami six years ago on the streets of Addis when he was just 10 years old. She has continued to be apart of his life. That's what it is all about!! Showing these kids a CRAZY LOVE!!

I am so blessed that God put Sami in my life. God is using Sami for his glory and I pray that he know that God has given him a story that will glorify Gods name. God is going to do amazing things in his life. I CAN'T believe I get to watch it:) Sami is loved by so many and is an AMAZING young man! Love you Sami with all my heart!!

This leads me to my next story... When Sami came to America, he brought me a gift from Birhane:)

A letter...

This is what it said...

I am not sure if you can read it, but is the sweetest letter EVER!! It made me cry!! Birhane told me that he is the luckiest person because God sent me you!! He told me I was a gift from God and that his life is nothing without me. I am so humbled and blessed by this young boy. HE IS AMAZING person. I just know that God has HUGE plans for this boys life. I have been told by people that he is a bad boy and he is hopeless. NO ONE is hopeless! There is always hope with God. In this letter Birhane tells me that if you stop dreaming hope, that's when you stop believing hope. People told me that he would never go to school, that he will stay a street child. PEOPLE I have heard this from teachers. I have been sent away so many times trying to get Birhane into school last fall because no one would give him a chance. I kept going and going to school after school until finally after begging a principle, he agreed to let Birhane in school. I WANT people to know that Birhane for the first time ever will be completing a grade, the 8th grade. Today, his teacher say he is a good boy and makes good grades! Birhane can be very difficult at time but all he needed was to know that someone loved him and that there is something to fight for ... Hope! Hope of a better future, school and to be loved!

Birhane also sent me this...

Amharic/English bible! Birhane is learning alot about what love is and I always tell him to start learning from the one that created him. This is why I do what I do for these kids. I am fighting for there souls everyday. I can't believe what I get to do everyday!! Thank you Lord for the small gifts in life that you give us and the big ones too.

Taking a leap of faith

I wanted to share with all of you something very exciting that has happened:) I bought my plane ticket back to ETHIOPIA!!!!!!!!! (May 25th) I am so very excited to return home:) I must share with you why this is such a big leap of faith. I currently do not have all of my money yet. I know, I know you are thinking "IS SHE CRAZY!". God last week really gave me a burden to take a step in faith and buy my plane ticket. It was not easy choice for me. God really asked me do you believe that I can do the impossible. This reminds me when Jesus said to Peter
 
"Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Matt 14: 27

or when Jesus said to the blind man

"Do you believe that I am able to do this?" Matt 9:28


I do believe that God is going to provide everything. He is the Alpha and Omega! Mighty God! King of Kings!! I know that God is going to provide because this is my calling in my life.

SO.... I need your help!! I leave in 6 weeks for Ethiopia and still need to raise monthly supporter and $2500 dollars. I need  people to commit for one year. Monthly support helps run the ministry of  youth/bible study, feeding program, getting them to church and providing a way for me to live in Ethiopia which includes rent, transportation and food, basically the necessities in life.

To all of this, This is what is needed...

50 people for 50 dollars a month
     * Please know that any amount for a monthly basis is greatly appreciated $10, $25, $100

OR

2 time donation of $300 hundred dollars  (every six months) for the year

OR

4 time donation of $150 (every three months) for the year

OR

One time donation is $650 for the whole year

** I will need donations for monthly supporters to start on June1st**

Also trying to raise a little amount of $2500 hundred dollars for upfront cost which will help me pay for Amharic school, visa and material cost for feeding/youth program:)

I ask you all to prayerfully consider joining me in fighting for these kids souls. I can't do this with out you. If you ready this and your thinking what can $10 dollars do, It can do so much!!! If you feel the call to help PLEASE PLEASE send me a email rebeccajbrown84@yahoo.com or note with what you like to do to help. I will get back with you on details.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!

Please keep praying for me!!

A memory remembered

Yesterday while I was worshipping at church, God reminded me of a day that I almost forgotten about but I remember it now. God reminded me of a day that I love so much.

It was such a big day for the boys because it was the championship for the soccer tournament. There was so much excitement and anxiety in the air. Habtamu and Brhnau where in the championship. I was so excited. I wanted to be in the front row to see it all. There was so many people from the streets surrounding the area. This country loves soccer! The screaming and cheering!!  It was such a great game! At the end they had an award ceremony for the kids. Habtamu, got an award!! I was so proud!! He got a trophy and metal!! Everyone was screaming his name!! What a special day that was for him.


When it was all over with the kids began to gather around me asking if I wanted to go to another soccer game. I was telling them the games where over. "NO, Rebecca at the post office!" "OK. lets go!" As I said this and we where standing there... it began to rain. I just look at the boys and said, "lets go!" I started to run. As I was running I looked back and all the boys where falling me saying my name "Rebecca!!" We were all running together in the rain! I loved it!! At that moment while I was running and soaking wet head to toe with the boys, I realized that how much we had grown together over the summer and that we all loved each other and how much I loved them. We ran all through the city to get to the post office. Every place we ran by, everyone was staring at all of us!  When we got to the post office the kid took me to a school near by. As we were walking to the school the rain stop and the sun came out. I knew at that moment it was God. How amazing is that God wants us to feel love, joy and happiness. God wants us to have those memories, where we can close our eyes and remember everything, every smell and sound.
We walked on to the compound and there was a game going on. Birhane and Sami where playing!! We all sat together, cheering, laughing and having the best time. After, we went to eat pizza together!! Fellowship  together. We has such a great day together!

I am not sure why God reminded me of that day. Maybe to remind me how amazing he is for the little things he gives you, getting to run in the streets of Addis in the rain with kids you love in AFRICA. AMAZING!! I still can close my eyes and see the kids smiles and laughter in my head.
I miss these kids so much!! I have been struggling with trying to understand God timing on my return back to Addis. Sometimes I feel as though I failed these kids. Maybe God has me here because I haven't learned something or need to become stronger. So, in that I feel I failed them. Sometimes in my prayers I cry and say to them... I am sorry. I am sorry I am not strong or that I have not learned to do what God has called me to do and that is why I am not there. I love that there is technology and I can skype and call them on the phone. It has been so hard being here and not there. The kids keep asking me when I am going to return to back. I wish I could answer them. I wish I could give them hope of getting the help they need. I just learned that one of them has been sleeping at the bus station. I cried and cried when he told me that. If I where there I could give him a bed to sleep him. I want to remind him that he is not alone and the God hears his prayers. Please pray for this sweet boy:) Please pray for me as I am waiting for God timing on my return to help these kids:)

Happy Birthday!!

I just celebrated my 28th Birthday on the 16th of March. At first I was a little sad because I always had my friends to celebrate and wasn't sure if I get to celebrate it at all. God is good though. I took the day off and got a massage, pedicure and did some shopping:) Had dinner with the family and two movies at the drive in. I loved every second of it. My sweet friend Karen came to join me for lunch and did a bit of shopping with me that day. I am so very blessed by her. Karen's family has become like one of many in my life, like a parent. She never afraid to speak her mind and her sons have become like little brothers to me. I just love them and am so blessed by there support and love they give me.
Something I also realized, is that I feel that one reason God has me here still is for me to get to spend time with my family and new church family. I did ask God for support and a family and he is giving me that. Also get my very own family to spend time with. I get to build relationships with my niece's and nephews. This makes me happy because they will actually remember me and know who I am.
One of my favorite part of the day was getting Facebook messages from the street kids I work with telling me Happy Birthday!! It was a great reminder of what I am fighting for... to get back to my calling to minister to these kids and to love them in a CRAZY way!!
Thank God for life that he has given me. Thank God for bringing me into the world to worship him. My birthday wish this year was to be all that God created me to be and to serve and worship him with everything I am daily! I pray that I bring glory to God with everything I do in my life. I pray that I serve with everything I got!!
I pray that all those kids will expect Christ as their Lord and Savior one day!!! Thank you to everyone for all the B-Day wishes. It made my day little bit more special!!

Why

I have been struggling a lot with WHY I am still here.Why does God still have me here in America? I have been so confused by why isn't anything happening? Why isn't the money flowing in? People have been questioning me in what I am doing in Ethiopia. Why Lord, why am I not where I feel that you have created me to be. Why can't people see the need of the children. Lord, help me see why I am still waiting here for you call.

Yesterday, the Lord really opened my eyes to some things of why he has me here. The Lord is preparing a place and a way as I speak. I may not understand it, but he knows what is best for me. I believe that he is teaching me courage and wisdom.I am learing to give him control of everything. I feel that these are some of these things I need on the mission field. Being a missionary is not easy, but God tell us it will be perscuted for picking up the cross and following him. Lord has me here to grow in him,, to seek him in everything I do. He wants me to wait, so he can prepare a way for me to return. Even though its not easy being here when your heart is somewhere else. I will contuine to grow in him and grow in great wisdom for this journey.
I will wait for his call. When he does call, I will say YES!! I will share the love of Jesus Chirst.I will contuine the fight for these children souls:)

I have been talking to some of the street children on Facebook everyday. Technology is great to have:) I get to see their faces and hear their voices on skype. I get to keep in touch with them. It makes being here a little bit easier becasue I am not always wondering if there ok, sick or need anything. I miss them all soooooooo much. I can't wait to be in Ethiopia serving again. They ask me all the time, "When are you coming back?" It kills me that I can't give them an answer, but God knows. This is where I put my trust in him and he has everything in control.

I am excited to see my story unfold. I am so thankful for my church family for helping me through this struggle of waiting and keeping me strong.God does have a perfect plan.

Please keep me in your prayers becasue the enemy has become very strong and has been attacking me  full force. Prayer for wisdon and understand of my time of waiting. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. Thank for joining me on this journey!!

To my readers

Dear Reader,

I am been thinking a lot about how I was going to share with you all this journey God is taking me on. It has been so hard to just be able to put it into words what the last couple of months has been like. So, I am just going to write whatever comes out.
God has been teaching awhole lot since I came back to the states in August and in December. I know when I came home in August that God had called me to the mission field but I knew to get there he would have to teach me a lot about ministry and my purpose in Ethiopia.
The number one thing God has been teaching me is ministry life. I never knew how exhausting, emotional and lonely it could be, But it is the most awarding and worth every heartache and every pain. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I find myself on my knees more seeking Gods face, trying to understand what he wants for the children of Ethiopia and my life.
I want so badly to be back home with the children. I want to hug them and kiss them. I want to take care of them if there sick or hungry. I want to teach them about their father that loves them, that he has a great destiny for their lives. I want them to know that God hears their cry's for help and knows the pain in their belly's. I want to wrap my arms around them, that they can feel the love of Jesus through me. My heart aches everyday for the orphans and street children of Ethiopia. I pray for their salvation. I want them so badly to understand how much God loves them.
I find myself trusting God more. Sometimes I don't have the answer to peoples questions they ask me about what I am doing in Ethiopia or HOW I will do something.I am putting my trust in him. He  has everything planned to the detail for me. Also, having faith, not knowing is hard. Whenever I decided to give my life to Christ and serve in Ethiopia, I have been making choices on a leap of faith. I believe that Lord wants us to trust him enough that when he calls us to do something extraordinary things, we will
jump.
SO, I am taking a HUGE LEAP in Gods calling on my life and I am so glad that you are all apart of this journey.


Your Sister in Christ,
Rebecca

P.S. Please, Please pray for me on this journey as it gets harder with trying to raise funds and the enemy is attacking more then ever!!

Fundraising has begun...

It has been a long time since I have written a blog! I have missed getting to share with you everything that has been happening in my life. I have been so busy with trying to fundraise for my journey back to Ethiopia. I also got a full time job to help with some of my expenses.

Darling Family

So if your reading this, you can see that I have a new revised blog? Isn't it BEAUTIFUL!! I love it!! Thanks to Tiffany Darling! A dear dear sister in Chirst of mine, who I met through one of the street kids named Habtamu. She and her husband Jim have truly shown me the love of Jesus Christ by helping with my blog, prayer cards, and brochures. They have encouraged me greatly through this journey, and I can't thank my Savior enough for them. As you can see, they have adopted from Ethiopia, so we share the love of the same country. They have the greatest hearts! Tiffany has a wonderful blog about her adoption and life, it's a must read:) http://www.amomentcherished.com/. I know this won't be the last time you hear about them.

Fundraising has begun for me to get back and do the work God has called me to do. I hope that you all join me in this adventure. As you see I have a goal of $20,000 dollars along with a need for monthly supporters. My monthly support I have broken down. If I can get 5 churches to do 200 dollars a month and 50 people to do 25 dollars a month, I will meet my goal. I know that it seems like alot of money, but God knows whose hearts this will capture. Nothing is too big for Him! Please help me become a soul fighter for the children of Ethiopia. Even if you can't go, you are still helping by sending me. If you like to help look at my "Give" tab and coming soon is a pay pal button. You can  alsosend me an email rebeccajbrown84@yahoo.com  if you would like to help. I like to know all my supporters. I want to send you letters throughout the process of this:) in order to let you know how your money is helping the children of Africa. If you have any questions about what I am doing as well please ask. So let's watch God work!!


If you know any churches or organizations that would love to hear my story or be a part of God's work in Ethiopia, please let me know. I love to share God's story to others. We can all do this together, helping the children of Ethiopia. God calls us to help the orphans and widows. Everyone can play a part in this mission!


Much prayer needed during time of raising funds. Pray for open hearts,open minds, peace, clarity for others, words to say to others. Pray that the Holy Spirit shines through me when I tell His story:)

God saved his life...

I wanted to share with you a story about this baby in the photo. This is Birhane nephew:) One day I called Birhane so see why he wasn't in school and said my sister had a baby. WHAT A BABY!! I didn't even know that she was pregnant. How could he have not told me this. "Birhane, I am so happy for you and your family."I began to ask Birhane questions and I asked him what is the baby's name? "His name is John." I told him, "John, that is a nice name." Then he told me, " Mom, we named him after you." WHAT!! I fell to my knees "after me?" At first I didn't get it, but my name is Rebecca Jean and if you say Jean with a french accent it sounds like John. I couldn't believe that his family just named a baby after me. What an honor!! I find God so amazing in the little things he gives us in life. I have a family that I love in Ethiopia. So I want to introduce you to baby Jean. 

Baby Jean Born 0ct 23 2011

When I returned to Ethiopia in November I got to meet Baby Jean for the first time. While talking to Birhane sister she told me something I didn't know before. She told me she wanted to get an abortion but Birhane told her no. He wanted the baby to live. Birhane saved this boy and his sister's life:) God is so amazing!! God is already using this boy to do his work. I can't wait to watch this baby boy grow up. I prayed over him and his life. That he will come to know Christ as his Lord and the God will use him to move mountains.  

What God did for me in 2011...

Wow, what an amazing year this has been for me!! God has done so much for me and I just want to give him all the praise and glory for the wonderful love story that God is writing for my life. This year has definitely has seen its tough times but full of joy. I wanted to share with you little stories of the year that God gave to me...

The starting of the year God gave me the opportunity to serve him in Rwanda and Ethiopia on a 2 week mission trip. There I got to meet some Amazing people who love Africa just as much as me. I miss my team very much. I got to see the heart of Rwanda and a orphanage that touched my heart. God show me forgiveness through Rwanda. God then took me to Ethiopia, A country that will forever grab my heart.

In Ethiopia I met some street kids that captured my heart and one in particular was a boy named Sami. Through Sami God showed me a need for the street kids. God showed me that I could love these kids and show them Christ. God created a huge desire in my heart for these kids and for this country.


In the summer God brought me back to work with the street kids. God gave me the opportunity to teach these kids English, the bible and to build an ever lasting relationship with them. These boys have become my kids in my heart. I love them with every fiber in my body. God showed me a new way of living. I had nobody when I showed up in Ethiopia. I totally relied on God for everything. God was faithful a brought me many friendships that will last a lifetime. Through this trip God showed me what my purpose and will for my life. Gods wants me to give my life to him and this country, to show Gods love.



These are some of my my Ethiopian friends...

This is my dearest friend Mimi.
Mimi has a shop in the post office area

This is my sweet and Beautiful friend Yori. She came this summer to help me

There are no words to describe this girl! This is my AMAZING friend and sister in Christ. This girl taught me so much over the summer. Her life is truly an inspiration to me. Her love for God and the children of Ethiopia is amazing. She is the hardest working women! I can't believe that God brought her to my life as my friend. I am so very humbled by her and the grace and forgiveness she has shown me.She is a true women of God! Love you Ashli York:) 

These are the First people to bring me in
when I came to Ethiopia.

My Ethiopian Sister Leti

My Ethiotian Brother Brook.

Denae, Tella Kayla and Whitney.
Love these girls and their hearts for God

My friends Mesfin, Birhanu and Emily

Alex, one of God's great servants.

Sami Driver :) Great memories

God brought me a young man named Birhane that I will forever call my son.  Birhane has the biggest heart I know. He truly desires to help the people of Ethiopia.I know that God called me to help Birhane become the man that he has called him to be. I pray for his salvation everyday!! Hopefully 2012 will be the year:) I would have never dreamed that this would of happened to me 2011. I love this boy with all of my heart and I am so blessed and humbled by God that he has called me to care for him. I can't wait to watch him grow in Christ and grow up as a man of God.

Something that happened in 2011 was I got Malaria. When I came back to the states I begin to feel very sick. I waited over a week before I went to the hospital due to the fact I didn't have any money and I really thought I had the flu, because I waited to long I was in ICU for 4days. God took care of me and saved me. God had a perfect plan for me and I knew he wasn't going to let the enemy take that away from me.

In November of 2011 God brought me back to Ethiopia to find what he wanted me to do to serve him. I met Mesfin who founder of Endihnew Hope for Entoto. The people on this mountain are in desperate need of help. Majority of the people on the mountain have HIV, medical is very far for them, and food is hard to come by.  This is the ministry I will work for to start a feeding program for the children and many more things.

God gave me a church. This is one of the most loving churches I have ever been too. Everyone greets you with a hug and a smile:) Everyone shares the burden of my mission to Africa. This has become a family for me. Pastor Mike has become like a father to me. God knew where to bring me! I love my church!!

Thank you Rhoton Family for your love.

God has blessed me greatly this year!! I PRAISE his name for everything he does for me. In 2012 will be a year of dreams coming true and lives being changed for Christ. I get to fulfill my dream of becoming a missionary. I get to move the country I love so much. I get to be with the children I love with all my heart!! I can't wait for this year!!