Last Ethiopian Easter, Living Parchment Ministry (LPM) truly brought a beacon of hope and happiness to the mothers and children at Sheger Prison. It was a beautiful effort to make sure an often-overlooked group felt remembered and cared for during the holiday.
A truly wonderful holiday feast was prepared with so much love by Ayantu Abera (Pastor Wakuma Wakgari’s wife) and Negassie, one of the women prisoners herself! Their hard work resulted in a delicious lunch that brought smiles to the faces of 42 mothers and their 44 children.
Pastor Wakuma even shared a heartfelt devotional before the meal, setting a truly special tone for the day. And because there was so much food, extra portions were offered to other prisoners who needed it, ensuring that more people could enjoy a holiday treat. Even six of the prison’s police officers joined in the meal.
More Than Just a Meal: Ongoing Support
LPM’s care didn’t stop there. About 100 male prisoners also received essential hygiene items and fresh bread, addressing some everyday needs in their section of the prison.
The Easter lunch was held right at LPM’s own preschool and nursery, a place that’s growing! It now provides a nurturing learning environment for 16 students, with a dedicated full-time teacher whose salary is covered by LPM. The mothers couldn’t express enough how much this meant to them. They shared how holidays can be incredibly tough, often bringing feelings of loneliness and a deep longing for home. This special Easter celebration, however, truly lifted their spirits, allowing them and their children to share in some genuine happiness.
It’s heartbreaking to know that these children in the prison often get very little to eat, only $9.60 per child per month for their meals from the prison. That’s why LPM is working so hard to provide them with at least one nutritious lunch every day. This simple meal makes a huge difference, helping them concentrate better in school and feel more secure.
How You Can Help Us Keep Going
This particular Easter meal was entirely funded by a kind, anonymous donor from the USA – their generosity truly created a moment of immense joy. Living Parchment Ministry is profoundly thankful for every single person who supports our vital work.
If you’d like to help Living Parchment Ministry continue bringing hope, education, and basic necessities to those in need at Sheger Prison, making a tax-deductible donation is easy:
- Zelle: 972-876-9135
- Cash App: $Tgm5543
- PayPal: here
For our friends in Ethiopia who wish to contribute directly, donations can be made through:
- Abyssinia Bank (account number 148851174).
Together, we can bring hope and dignity to those who need it most.
