2. CONNECTED CHURCH EKHC Ethiopia

3. YOU MUST BE JOKING July 15

4. Abebech lives in a noisy shanty area in Hawassa. When pregnant with twins, God heard and answered her desperate prayer for a home. But they could hardly feed their children even one proper meal a day.

5. ‘When they told me about self help groups and how I could change my life by saving small amounts, I thought they must be joking.' Abebech Game’a

6. Abebech’s initial weekly saving was just 2p a week but now she saves at least 33p a week. With loans from the group she bought a calf which provides regular income and she has improved her house.

7. ‘I can’t express the gratitude and joy I feel when I hear my children say, "I am full".' Abebech Game’a

8. PRAYER Thank God for the transformation in Abebech’s life where before there was hunger and heartbreak Pray for God’s continued blessing and equipping in her life