Living Parchment Ministry Shares Literature at Great Ethiopian Run
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Great Ethiopian Run on Sunday, November 23, brought tens of thousands to the streets of Addis Ababa, and among them was the Living Parchment Ministry (LPM), seizing the opportunity to share Christ-centered literature with runners and spectators alike. The outreach effort was spearheaded by Lizibie Fentaw, Head of Circulation for LPM, who was joined by Dawit Mehari, one of the leading officers of the ministry. The presence and active participation of Dawit provided significant support and encouragement to the team on the ground. During the outreach, the team met one former student of Akaki Adventist School. He was excited to receive a book from the church, explaining that it reminded him of his past and the meaningful experiences he had during his school years. The materials were gratefully accepted by individuals from all walks of life and diverse religious backgrounds. As expected in such a large public setting, some declined, and a few who initially accepted later returned the literature with a polite “no thank you.” However, Lizibie noted that no one discarded or damaged the books, which she considered a blessing. Reflecting on the day’s efforts, Lizibie Fentaw remarked, “The Sunday distribution was a success, and we are very happy. Even though what we distributed is not comparable to the vast number of people attending the run, those who took the materials were extremely happy and thankful.” This event is part of a broader, ongoing distribution campaign led and promoted by Lizibie through various social media platforms. The digital outreach has been fruitful, with a growing number of people now contacting her personally to request additional literature. Praise the Lord for the seeds planted and the new doors He has opened for sharing His message. If the Lord impresses your heart to support this ministry, we invite you to visit our donation page on the website (https://livingparchment.org/donate/). “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love” (Hebrews 6:10). May your partnership help sow seeds that reach many for His kingdom.
