Filwoha Adventurers Deliver Genna Joy to Sheger Prison Nursery/Preschool
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a wonderful display of compassion ahead of Ethiopian Genna (Christmas), the Adventurer Club from Filwoha Seventh-day Adventist Church visited the children at the Sheger Prison SDA Nursery/Preschool on Sunday January 4, 2026. The Adventurer Club is a Seventh-day Adventist church-sponsored ministry open to all children ages 4-9. This spirit of unity was on full display as 21 club members, accompanied by their parents, traveled to the prison to share love and gifts with 44 children living there with their imprisoned mothers. The visit was coordinated by the club’s director, Israel Getachew, whose exceptional coordination and heartfelt organization created a seamless and impactful program. The club members, in full uniform, performed march drills, sang uplifting songs, and personally presented a gift to each child at the school, whose ages ranged from infants to 11 years old. “This Genna season, we wanted the children here to know they are not forgotten and that they are loved,” said Israel Getachew, who also inspired the children with a story. The program was further enriched by a meaningful sermon on the life of Joseph from parent Isayas Fufa and a group song performed by the parents. The generosity extended beyond companionship. The visitors distributed balls, toys, nutritious whole wheat bread, and fruits. Thanks to donations from Filwoha Church members, children’s shoes, clothing, women’s apparel, and essential hygiene pads for 192 women prisoners were also provided. Filwoha SDA Church facilitated the trip by providing its minibus, with parents covering all other expenses for the day. The nursery/preschool itself, run by Living Parchment Ministry (LPM), has been operating since January 2025, providing formal education and essential care. LPM’s voluntary school administrator, Lizibie Fentaw, who also serves as a teacher in the Adventurer Club’s Helping Hand group, helped coordinate the visit. On this special day, LPM also donated a 43-inch television to the nursery/preschool through the generous support of its donors. This resource will help children learn songs and educational content and will also support the spiritual growth of the women at the prison. A full report on this and other developments related to the nursery/preschool will be shared in the future. The emotional impact of the school’s work was voiced by one mother during the event, who stated through tears, “Ever since my child started to attend the Nursery/Preschool, I have seen changes in him. I am very happy… I want to say thank you.” Like Filwoha, other churches are highly encouraged to participate in such acts of mercy and care for the Nursery/Preschool. Any church interested in organizing a similar visit is welcome to contact us at +251 91 191 8194. For individuals or groups moved to support this vital nursery/preschool work—including the crucial mission to cover nutritious daily meals for the children—please visit our donation page here. Living Parchment Ministry warmly thanks the parents, the Adventurers Club of Filwoha SDA Church, and the entire Filwoha Church family for standing with these children and mothers. Together, through shared love and service, we can continue to bring hope where it is needed most.
