This man is about 25 years old. Ten years ago, he had a soccer injury which resulted in a serious bone infection in the thigh. He has had pus running down his leg for the last ten years. His pain has prevented him from participating in sports.

He came a month ago to Soddo Christian Hospital from Awassa which is about 150 km away. He had surgery to remove the dead infected bone. Then for two weeks, he had a daily packing of the wound with a dilute bleach solution. On the last day of his hospitalization, he and his girlfriend heard the gospel and both received Christ. They have been going to church since then and reading the Bible.

He returned today for a follow up visit. He is extremely happy with his leg and also excited about his new faith. We encouraged him to continue to grow in his faith.

Please check out Dr. Dropper's Ethiopian Outreach Report.

Please click on attachment below and then select Ruth's Report.

Dear friends:
This past year has been a time of problems and progress. As we prepare to return to Ethiopia after our time in the U.S., we are encouraged to put all our burdens on the Lord and to praise Him for the steps forward.
Since returning to the States May 27th, we have been speaking at churches, small groups and a local Rotary Club. We saw each of our children and attended two family weddings. Duane experienced some high blood pressure this summer and it delayed our return but also alerted us to a need to clarify and limit our responsibilities. Our church was so helpful. It trained us in discipleship methods, management skills and personal relationships. We hopefully return with a plan to be more effective and deal with the many stresses of a mission hospital.
Dr. Paul Gray, his wife Becca and baby son arrived in Soddo in August. He is a general surgeon who will help lead the surgical residency program and will be a big help to Duane.