| Life Church Partners w/International Crisis Aid Builds Two New Wells in Ethiopia INDIANAPOLIS - Late in 2009, Tony Portell (Pastor of Life Church Indy West/Plainfield), challenged members to think beyond themselves for Christmas this year, "Give one less gift this Christmas and donate that money to help build a well in Ethiopia."
The members of Life Church responded and Portell's challenge was realized this week when he traveled to Angacha, Ethiopia with International Crisis Aid's Pat Bradley to see not just one, but two wells dedicated.
Angacha is located approximately 150 miles southwest of the capital, Addis Ababa, in the most impoverished area of Ethiopia. Before the wells, a 6 hour journey to the nearest river was the only access to water; women and children would spend much of their day travelling back and forth to provide water, six months out of the year the river would be dry and they had to travel much further. One woman told the story of being attacked by Hyenas on the way to get water.
"Life Church and International Crisis Aid both have a strong desire to give aid to those who have been forgotten, offer hope where there is none" Portell said.
Life Church is based on the west-side of Indianapolis with a satellite location meeting in Plainfield at Serendipity in Metropolis. Describing themselves as "Outwardly Focused," Life Church is known for their involvement in the community.
For more information visit: www.lifechurchindy.com
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 February 26 -
Over 40,000 Ethiopians were at the Celebration Service today! They gave an offering of over $487 to help build the hospital, this is a HUGE amount of people and funds! We've dedicated 5 water wells and rescued many severely malnourished children. Tomorrow, we'll be in the red light district among thousands of girls who have been forced into the trafficking industry. Thank you for your prayers! |
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