Welcome!  You are reading the very first blog entry on Kidmia’s new website.  My name is Matt Brost.  I became the executive director in January and I’m so excited with the progress Kidmia is making toward becoming a beacon of hope for orphaned children in Ethiopia.

In late January, early February I was able to see the work of Kidmia with my own eyes.  Words can’t describe what a sanctuary the grounds of Kidmia are for the children residing there.  Much of my time during the trip was spent talking to pastors, government officials, and the locals.  I was blown away with the amount of support and hope Ethiopian people have for the vision of Kidmia.  I have lots of stories to tell from my trip, but lets wait for a later time.

Right now, I’d like to tell you how this blog is going to work.  I have identified a few people who have a common passion to see Gods hand move with Kidmia and the orphan crisis in Ethiopia.  They have agreed to volunteer their time to research, interview, and report about thought provoking topics concerning the journey of Kidmia.  These laborers may live next door to you, or on the other side of the world.  Wherever they are, they have a common goal to make you feel like you are in the trenches.  Giving praise during progress, and concern during difficulties, they will give you the stuff needed to pray for this journey.

With that said, I ask you to pray in response to every blog.  Why?  Because we should anticipate the evil one to try to play havoc with this mission.  I can’t imagine that Satan gets fired up when children are placed into loving families, and with that said, lets keep his dirty paws off of this and pray, pray, pray.

Walking this journey with you,
Matt Brost