Junk Posse Africa Love Swirl Necklace & WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!

***  Winner ***  

Melissa @ http://thelemanskis.blogspot.com.  Please send me your email address---portilla@intothestreetsofethiopia.com.  Junk Posse has been notified!  Congrats!!!

Into the Streets of Ethiopia and Tracy at Junk Posse have teamed up for another awesome giveaway!

The winner of this giveaway will receive the BRAND NEW "Love Swirls in Africa Necklace" inspired and created to aide orphans in Ethiopia.

This necklace is an amazing reminder of the orphans in Africa & how they are loved by so many. If you ever have the opportunity to work with or visit the orphans in Africa,
you will never be able to forget them. They will be imprinted on your heart forever.
I design each Africa pendant by hand and detail each with beautiful swirls on the front, I have added a sterling silver heart & swarovski crystal gem wrapped in sterling silver wire. On the back I hand stamp the word "Love"
over & over again. I have paired the pendant with a nice
20" sterling rolo chain & clasp.
Note: I can also add another color crystal instead of the clear.

Here is how you can earn a chance to own this lovely piece:
{Winner will be announced Oct. 1}

GIVE financially to Into the Streets of Ethiopia! It is easy and your giving is tax-deductible.  Can you spare $12 for a can of formula? Formula is life! Babies in Africa need you, NOW!

Would you Talk to your church, your pastor, your small group, your friends and family about Into the Streets of Ethiopia and our mission? Would you spread the message of hope? We have promotional material that is ready to be shipped to you. We are also available to come to your church and share our hearts and ministry.

Grab our button, put it on your blog! Leave a comment telling me your blog address.

Post about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog (how about all 3?) and then leave a comment telling if you gave for formula, who you talked to about Into the Streets of Ethiopia and where you reposted about this necklace giveaway and the mission of Into the Streets of Ethiopia. You can earn several chances to own this incredible piece!

If you want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out. To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.

Mother Teresa

Please help Into the Streets of Ethiopia as we continue to send a love message to the beautiful children of Ethiopia!

Brand New CD Release TODAY!

***RELEASED TODAY***

Sample Songs:

Into the Streets of Ethiopia is honored to be be at the receiving end of such an incredible, heartfelt project.  Hannah Yau, friend and supporter of Into the Streets of Ethiopia, shares some background to the leading of this cd:

     "We are a small group from Woodsedge Community Church. The mission statements of our church is something as relevant to today as it was 2,000 years ago: Love Jesus. Journey Together. Bring Hope to the World.

     Loving Jesus is always something internal. Each person has to desire and that change in ourselves. Journeying together - well that's why small groups exist! Bring Hope to the World...now that's a harder one to do! This involves stepping out of our comfort zones and learning to put others first.

     The challenge has for our small group always had a hard time trying to find TIME to serve together. We had been studying Margins and learning how to better prioritize what's important in life, and with that, came better family times, better personal relationships with God, and of course, a better bonding with the other families.

     Early summer 2010, I felt God tugging me to be involved in a CD recording. This was a little out of my league. I am a performer, and I had no idea where to begin the journey. So I prayed about it. Needless to say, God met me in every single step of the process. Find a guitar player? Well, I knew just who. And before I could even ask about a recording studio, it was presented to me. Need a graphics person? There she is. Oh - and a CD production company? Here are two to choose from. Need friends to help move the piano? God had it down.

     God orchestrated the entire project. And our small group was able to be a part of it in so many levels. We have grown closer. We have journeyed the process together. And we pray that it would be a blessing to you as you share in moments that remind us: God is Hope."

We would like to thank Dr. Philbert & Hannah Yau for being obedient in your service to the Lord.   In addition, to those at Woodsedge Church who dedicated their time, talent and efforts to this project--Thank you!  It is an honor to "serve the least of these" together!

Click BELOW to purchase your CD!!  
         ***FREE SHIPPING***
                        $15.00

Exciting Events Coming UP!

What a honor and joy for Into the Streets of Ethiopia to be a part of some fabulous up-coming events. We would love to meet you and share our vision concerning the orphans and widows we serve in Ethiopia.  Stop by and see us at one of the following:

• Together For Adoption--October 21-22, 2011 (Phoenix, AZ)
• Chosen: Marathon for Adoption--October 29, 2011 (Gruene, TX)
• WoodsEdge Community Church--(Christmas Market)--October 29, 2011 (The Woodlands, TX)
• Created for Care Retreat--January 27-29th, 2012 (Atlanta, GA)
• The Woodlands Marathon--March 3, 2012 (The Woodlands, TX)
• Created for Care Retreat--March 23-25th, 2012 (Atlanta, GA)

Do you have a place of worship or a conference/retreat that Into the Streets of Ethiopia could be a part of?  Would you help us bring awareness to the orphan crisis in Ethiopia?  If so, please contact us at Portilla@IntotheStreetsofEthiopia.com.  Together, we can make a difference!                                        

An auction to raise money for FORMULA!

*** UPDATE:  This incredible auction raised a total of $1100---all to purchase infant baby formula in Ethiopia!  Praise the Lord! Thanks to all who helped make this such a success!***
In February, I had the pleasure of joining many other adoptive mommas at the Created for Care retreat in Atlanta, Georgia.  Laughter, relaxation, making of new friends, bonding, sharing and learning were among the many things I took away from this incredible weekend.

One of the highlights for me was the privilege of sharing about Into the Streets of Ethiopia in a couple of break-out sessions.  I met so many women that inspire to take the passion within their hearts and spread it to a hurting world!  We have been blessed by the outpouring of love from this retreat!

Courtney Williamson is one of the new friends that I made.  Her love for Ethiopia is contagious! After talking with her by phone we had an instant connection.  I'm sure for all you fellow adoption moms, you totally get what I mean about "instant connection."  Courtney, along with her husband Chad, wanted to do something that would help Into the Streets of Ethiopia in aiding our current partnership with Adoption Ministry of YWAM-Ethiopia and our commitment to providing formula for the four orphanages in Ethiopia.

I am a mom. A mom to an amazing almost 3yr old boy, who was born in Ethiopia to another mom and dad, but malnutrition and poverty distorted their family. Its odd to have family that was created at the hand of a lack of food. I don’ t know if I have a full understanding of it emotionally or if I have a compartment to logically put it in. But what I do have is sadness. Sadness for all the children that are orphans in Ethiopia (about 4.7 million). Sadness that a lot of children are hungry there. Sadden by the fact, that once poverty and hungry has distorted a family. That hungry child is placed in a orphanage with limited formula. And all I know, is that hungry child was my son, and formula in the orphanage saved his life. Which, both his birthmother and I are very thankful for.

So why this project??? Because all mothers know formula equals life....its just that simple!!! We might be able to adopt, we might not want to, we might not be able to go to Ethiopia, we might not want to, but we can help. That is why Chad, Tegegn and I are putting on this auction for I nto the Streets of Ethiopia to simply help. Will you please help too?

The need for formula is huge and never-ending but the results are life-changing!  To raise money for formula, they are auctioning some pretty wonderful items...

A two-night stay at the beautiful Oregon coast
A gorgeous hand-made quilt
Jewelry
Wall stencil
Christmas ornaments
Into the Streets of Ethiopia t-shirts
Worship CD
Ethiopian coffee
and lots more!!

100% of the proceeds of this auction go to Into the Streets of Ethiopia to purchase formula for the YWAM orphanages in Ethiopia!  How is that for amazing?  One family among many who are responding to the call to support orphaned children in a very tangible way.  

Be sure to go to the Formula Is Life blog and lend your support!

Formula Fun Run Ethiopia--**UPDATE**

*** SCROLL to bottom for UPDATE on the Formula Fun Run***

FormulaRunEthiopia

a Run for Powdered Gold!

Saturday, March 19th

8:00 am

{beginning and ending} at Barbara Bush Elementary

7420 Crownridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77382

Race registration is $12 (the cost of 1 can of formula)

Click the Donate Now button (at the bottom of this page) to begin the registration or you may register the morning of the race from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

You may purchase a t-shirt for $30 online or at the race.

Children's 1 Mile Run will begin at 8:00 a.m.

All children under the age of 12 are welcome to participate.

***Prizes will be awarded to all participating boys and girls!***

FormulaRunEthiopia 5k (3.2 miles) will begin at 8:15 a.m.

All are invited to run or walk this race.

***Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 males and top 3 females.***

Please join us for awards, coffee, and a light breakfast following the race!

Please understand that all registrations are final.

All proceeds will go towards the cost of purchasing and shipping formula to our partnered YWAM Adoption Ministry orphanages in Ethiopia.

A special "Thanks" to three incredible women that are coordinating this amazing event: Sarah W., Rachel H, and Judith C. Thank you for opening your hearts and hands to the children of Ethiopia. We are honored to have you on our team!


*****UPDATE*****
What an excellent turnout we had for our FIRST annual Formula Fun Run!  Over 120 runners participated and $4100 was raised to feed precious babies in Ethiopia!  Praise the Lord!
Thank you to all who came and supported us!  

What's Been Happening?! Photo Update!

Whew!  

Into the Streets of Ethiopia has been busy!  Since the end of January, we have had one event after another!  Thank you Jesus for open doors! Voices have been lifted to bring awareness and money to buy lots and lots of life-saving formula has been raised for the orphans in Ethiopia!  

Created to Care Retreat

Atlanta, GA

February 2011

Andrea Young-www.babeofmyheart.com

Momma to a YWAM baby!

America World Adoption Agency Mommas!  Love them!

Sweet Supporter of Into the Streets!

Masterpiece Conference

Texas A&M-College Station

March 2011

Billy Reid Charity Night

The Houston Galleria

March 2011

Is your church or business having an event that we could be a part of?  Into the Streets of Ethiopia would love to come and share with you!  Please email Kara at portilla@intothestreetsofethiopia.com for more information.

Merry Christmas!

2 Corinthians 9: 6-15

⁶ Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷ Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. ⁹ As it is written:

   “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
   their righteousness endures forever.”

 ¹⁰ Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. ¹¹ You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.

 ¹² This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. ¹³ Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. ¹⁴ And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. ¹⁵ Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

Tulio and I are pausing this Christmas season, thanking and praising God for the generosity that YOU have displayed for the orphaned children in Ethiopia.  Our vision for Into the Streets of Ethiopia is strong; steadfast in our desire to obey God's command of taking care of widows and orphans.  

We pray God's abundant blessings and grace upon each of you!  Merry Christmas!  The Portilla Family