A call for Prayer - Our friend, Matthew Doleak

Brothers and Sisters of Boulevard and Beyond,
As some of you might remember during the Fall of 2007 we were blessed by the presence of Rev. Matthew Doleak, a pastor and administrator from the extreme western edge of Ethiopia. During Matthew's time with us he attended meetings, preached, visited the sick, taught a very well attended class and spent a great deal of time in fellowship with members of this church. Since his departure I have been fortunate enough to stay in contact with Matthew via email and have helped Boulevard honor the commitment of partnership that was made between the Deacons and Matthew's synod.

I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you an email I received from Matthew today concerning the arrival of wired funds as well as his desire for prayer. As a note, I believe that Matthew is speaking about his daughter's neck when he uses the word "next."

To being with we would be glad to appreciate you for your good thinking to us here in Ethiopia. Thanks you very much for that. The money you have sent to us we received them. God will bless all of you in your work place. As a information now I come to Addis Ababa for the medication of my family. One of my daughter she has Gioter in her next. I took her to hospital the Doctor want to operate it, but we have got shortage of fund in our hand please I want you to share this concern with church people you wall pray for us.

Thanks years in Christ, Matthew Doleak

I would like to invite all of you to join me in praying for the saftey of Matthew and his family while in Addis Ababa and for the health of his daughter.

Peace,
Brett Swanson