An Ethiopian Thanksgiving meal

Every Tuesday that I am home from touring with WILLET, I attend a small group Bible study called a "cell group" as part of my home church, Quest Community Church. We pray together, study scripture, and discuss the sermon from the previous week. We also serve in the community on various projects and help families in need. 

This past week, our friends hosted a "pre-thanksgiving" meal at their home. As we sat down to pray, I noticed that there was no silverware to eat with? As we prepared to eat, we also realized that we were not about to take part in a traditional turkey dinner. We were engaging in an Ethiopian tradition of Injera and wot! I had tasted this for the first time last february in Africa, and vowed to never eat it again :) .  

We tried our best to honor the Ethiopian custom of using only our right hand to eat with, and did quite well eating the injera and wot. It got a bit messy when we tried to scoop salad and mashed potatoes using only our hand, however, it made for a great time of fellowship. Below are some pictures of this unique thanksgiving meal! 

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles

This week, WILLET is off the road for a week vacation over Thanksgiving before the Christmas tour starts on Black Friday. I have enjoyed time with family and being home for a few days. 

This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to attend a BALTIMORE RAVENS game with my good friend, and brother-in-law, Tony. I grew up and recently bought a home in Westminster, MD, the town where the  Ravens hold their annual training camp. Therefore, I show my home team support for a great team, and it was amazing to be able to attend my first NFL game at their home stadium. Below are some pictures from the game. 

Fighting extreme poverty

If you have ever attended a WILLET concert, or talked to any of the band members in person, you have most likely heard stories of our trip to Ethiopia, Africa, and our work with FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY. As extreme poverty finally receives more attention by the public and media, the organizations that people can get involved with are endless. I constantly read about new projects, funds and missions from people around the country, and many of them have extremely worthy causes. I am very grateful for their selfless pursuit of raising awareness and support for less-fortunate children.

As I learn of the numerous possibilities of ways to get involved in fighting extreme poverty, I am continually thankful to be an artist representative for an organization that I truly believe in. Food for the Hungry is committed to caring for the physical and spiritual needs of hungry children in over 26 countries! They do not only respond immediately to crisis situations providing relief, but they build relationships, community and sustainability in countries through development.

Single projects such as funding for a clean-water well, new school building, or gifts for Christmas are definitely notable causes, however, I am a firm believer in child sponsorship and the effect that it can have on a single child and its family in a 3rd world country. For $32 a month, we are able to completely transform the life of a child that has dreams and passions just like the rest of us, but is just waiting for an opportunity to shine! I know this because I have experienced it first hand when I had the opportunity to visit the children that I sponsor.

This holiday season, would you consider bringing Hope to a child in need? Your small contribution of about $1 / day will become more of a blessing to you and your family then a financial obligation. It may take some sacrifice on your part, but the work that is being done by fellow believers in Ethiopia, Africa is well worth it as we see thousands of lives transformed for the glory of God....one at a time.

Consider joining 500+ other people around the country who have sponsored children over the past 2 years. Start your adventure now!