Dear OGC Family,

Josh Andrews and his father-in-law are leaving Saturday April 17th for Ethiopia. They are going to a Christian orphanage to adopt a baby boy named Malkamu.

This means that this coming Sunday (4/11th) will be Josh’s last Sunday with us before he flies out. One of the things we’ve been collecting as part of our “A Heart for Africa” campaign is baby formula for the Christian orphanage. Josh & his father-in-law will be carrying the baby formula as their luggage. The orphanage is in dire need of this crucial nutritional source for infants. They have been watering down their remaining formula in order to ration it out. Please consider purchasing some baby formula in the next 7 to 10 days to cover this need. If you would prefer, you may donate cash and I’ll arrange for baby formula to be purchased.

In total, Josh & his father-in-law can take 4 50# bags. These bags won’t be returning with them. If you have some old luggage or large duffle bags that you would be able to part with, please let either Josh or me know.

May the God who is a Father to the fatherless provide for the needs of every orphan & praise the Lord for the privilege of joining Him as the hands & feet of Christ! – Pastor Josh

P.S. You won’t want to miss this Sunday’s service. As part of the service Josh Andrews will be sharing the story behind their adoption of Malkamu.