An Invitation to God’s Mission

Our God is a provider. I can’t express how much I have seen His provision in my life, during my journey in becoming a full time missionary. As does many things in our lives, plans can change. Sometimes, those changes are significant, but this I know, God’s plan for our life never changes.

This summer I had an amazing experience, spending 6 weeks in Ethiopia discovering more of what God has in store for me. During my visit, I came across a local non-profit called Shamida. My time with Shamida was truly eye opening. I had the opportunity to sit down and show love to children who have no home, no mom or dad, and may very likely be in poor health. It was a significant moment in my life the minute I was handed a newborn baby who was just brought in after being abandoned. This was one of many instances during my stay that I felt the call from God saying this was where He desired me to call my home for the sake of His ministry.

I have since been offered a non-paid position as a Program Specialist, with Shamida. This orphanage oversees the daily care of 150 newborn to 8 year olds. I am honored to be in a position that serves the enormous needs of so many children, and along the way make a demonstrative difference in their life for Christ.

Along with my position with Shamida, I will also be working for my church, Central Church, located in Sioux Falls, SD, as their Director of Ethiopia Operations, where I will help coordinate projects with our partners and host teams as they travel to Ethiopia. God’s provision and calling for my life has been so evident since I was young. Today, I can’t stop smiling and I am eager to live out this beautiful opportunity He has laid before me.

Here is the challenge…It takes a team to make a big change. I can not do this alone, and I am inviting you to partner with me in God’s ministry to bring hope, purpose, love and life to each of these orphaned children in Ethiopia. This is an invitation to come walk along side of me, in God’s ministry. I am praying for God to introduce me to individuals who are willing to support me in a variety of ways including but not limited to prayer, letters of encouragement, gifts, and financial donations.

Might you be that person willing to walk along side of me? Every global missionary goes through the season of support raise. If you decide to be part of this ministry with me, I want this to be a season of blessing for the orphans, you and me. Your decision to partner with me needs to be one that allows you to realize that your blessing of giving to this ministry is every bit as great as the blessing it is to the orphans. It is my deliberant intention to help you feel as much a part of this ministry on a daily basis as I feel.

It is my prayer that you will give careful and prayerful consideration to partnering with me in this ministry. Thank you in advance for your time, prayer and consideration.

If you would like to learn more about being on my team, please reach out to me at kendra@shamidaethiopia.com. I would love to talk on the phone or get together with you, in person.

You can also access some of my resources at: https://linktr.ee/kendramichael

If you are looking to make a donation, click this link: https://bit.ly/supportkendra

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for following this journey and supporting what God has called me too.