September Prayer update from the Wilsons 

Dear friends,

Thank you so much for your prayers and support over the past couple of months.

Suzy and the kids enjoyed their time in the UK – although very busy, it was lovely to catch up with friends and family. Meanwhile, Chris and Ermi had a great time here in Addis. Having to spend a long time separated over the summer was not ideal, but we are very grateful that everything went as well as it could have done.

Last month at EGST (Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology), Chris celebrated the first graduation of some of the students he has taught, which was a special moment after investing in them over the last year. He is also part now of the editorial team for the Ethiopian Journal of Theology, which has just been launched.

Looking ahead, Chris is getting ready to teach some new MA classes and will also be working with a new group of postgraduate research students. He is also preparing to run some training in the refugee camp next week, and is looking forward to being back there. Please pray for safe travels and entry permits for the trip, and for wisdom as he plans the teaching at EGST.

Suzy has recently been enjoying opportunities to lead worship in some different contexts, the most unique being at a wedding last week for a couple known by some friends, who come from a place where Christians are heavily persecuted.
It always feels good to settle back into routines, and she is enjoying homeschooling the boys whilst also doing a few other things on the side – right now that looks like helping with some SIM Ethiopia comms and preparing some training for Ethiopian missionaries next month.

We continue to work through the adoption process with Ermi, so please keep praying that things would progress smoothly and that we would have wisdom and patience as we wait.

Thank you again for standing with us and praying for our family and ministry.

With love, Suzy and Chris