tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825243.post7725081595791949947..comments2024-01-06T07:53:11.832-08:00Comments on disabled Christianity: Christian Horizons in EthiopiaJeff McNairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10029386598033932429noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825243.post-20515622828180484152009-10-15T10:24:57.520-07:002009-10-15T10:24:57.520-07:00The United States of America is the most selfless ...The United States of America is the most selfless and charitable nation in the world! The reason is simple, God blessed this nation as a place of refuge for his saints. Christianity could not exsist in any other country like it does in the USA. <br /> Tell me another country whose citizens leave their homes and families behind to travel to other third world countries to patch roofs, dig wells, plant crops and educate youth. I can't think of one that is as consistent as the USA. I give nothing but praise to people who do missionary/service work for others. There is no greater joy than to give ones strength to another and expect nothing in return!<br /> I sometimes feel that we do a little more in other countries, when we should do more here at home. But, "How great shall be your joy in Heaven if ye bring but one soul unto me." "And I say unto you, that when ye are in the service of your fellow man, ye are only in the service of your God."<br /> When you give of yourself to others, then you know what joy really is. Being able and strong bodied is a gift and gifts should be shared.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825243.post-9124465304451145032009-09-17T16:01:04.954-07:002009-09-17T16:01:04.954-07:00What a blessing it is to have organizations like C...What a blessing it is to have organizations like Christian Horizons it is o awesome that they have so many teachers will to not only help others but to be able to come together and make sure that they are doing everything possible to make sure their project is successful. It is awesome that Ethiopia is allow that incorporation of christianity into the education process of people with disabilities. Starting a program like this take lots of hard work and dedication of everyone involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825243.post-26158518720218358522009-09-11T17:26:05.731-07:002009-09-11T17:26:05.731-07:00Wow what a powerful display of God’s handiwork to ...Wow what a powerful display of God’s handiwork to bring people of different nationalities, regions and even faiths to give Himself the glory! The teacher training program must be really well thought out to produce classroom ready teachers in such a short time, especially considering the need that must be present in Ethiopia. What are some qualifications people must bring when inquiring about the training? <br />Aside from the growth of special education in the schools, what an amazing opportunity it must have been for you and your wife to share what God says about the disabled. While not every disabled person in the United States knows the love that God has for them, I have heard about the different beliefs of Africa and some of the rituals toward the disabled are frightening. Thank you for being a vessel used by God to share the truth with many in need of it. <br />While the task of building on a lacking special education system is a challenge, I’m sure it is comforting to you, your wife and the others (including myself) to know that we serve an awesome God who is the beginner and finisher of all things. Most of all what a blessing to hear that people of other belief systems are opening up to this opportunity; prayerfully they will see the love of Christ and be changed. <br />Blessings,<br />SydneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825243.post-80156947326240242952009-09-11T15:52:48.160-07:002009-09-11T15:52:48.160-07:00What is amazing that governments in other countrie...What is amazing that governments in other countries are happy to have Christian organizations involved in public and special education funded by the government, but it is resented to some extent in the U.S.. They also don't mind outsiders helping. Sadly, I feel like the U.S. federally funded school programs should be more open to allowing Christian groups to help.<br />Christian Horizons has a very ambitious goal of training 1000 teachers and I pray God's blessings with be upon them and all involved. It was heartening to read about the spirit of collaboration involved in getting the program off the ground. This is something the different denominations of Christians and non-Christians could do more of in the U.S. <br />I would be curious to know more about the culture in Ethiopia and what their current thinking is about disabilities. It would be interesting to hear about how their thoughts change when exposed to biblical teaching. <br />God bless the efforts of all those involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825243.post-74652764404385491782009-09-10T20:48:32.757-07:002009-09-10T20:48:32.757-07:00God bless christian Horizons! That is trult amazin...God bless christian Horizons! That is trult amazing. They will have the constant prayers of our family and our church group.Marknoreply@blogger.com