Today, as the nation of Ethiopia celebrates the 130th anniversary of the glorious Victory of Adwa, Living Parchment Ministry (LPM) was on the ground to share a different kind of liberty—the spiritual freedom found in the Word of God.
The national celebration took place at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum. The atmosphere was charged with patriotism as the President of Ethiopia, top military commanders, and hundreds of Addis Ababa residents gathered to honor the heroes of 1896. Amidst the sea of flags and traditional attire, LPM saw a divine opportunity to reach hearts with the “everlasting gospel.”
A Gift for the People
Lizibie Fentaw, Circulation Head for LPM, led the outreach initiative. She focused on distributing high-quality copies of Christ’s Object Lessons, a timeless classic that reveals the deep spiritual meanings behind the parables of Jesus.
The response from the public was overwhelmingly positive. As books were handed out, many recipients expressed deep gratitude, surprised to receive such beautifully bound, high-quality literature free of charge.
Hearts Touched: Personal Stories
The Holy Spirit was clearly at work among the crowds. One gentleman was visibly moved after receiving his copy. “Please, call and invite me,” he urged Lizibie. “I am deeply interested in attending your church services. I need a place where I can find peaceful worship.”
In another touching moment, an elderly resident approached Lizibie and said, “I love to read books about the Lord Jesus Christ. May I have a copy?” His request highlights the universal hunger for the truth about the Savior, transcending denominational lines.
Powered by Your Generosity
This mission was made possible entirely through the selfless support of our partners. Because of the donations LPM received, we were able to provide these expensive, high-quality books to the public at no cost.
LPM is deeply thankful to our donors. It is through your financial sacrifices that we can stand at historic events like the Adwa celebration and put the tools for eternal life into the hands of those who are searching.
A Prayer for the Readers
As the celebration concludes and the crowds return to their homes, our work continues through prayer. We ask our supporters to join us in praying that every person who received a book today will be led by the Holy Spirit as they read. May the lessons of Christ provide them with a victory far greater than any earthly battle—the victory of peace and eternal life.
To support the ongoing work of Living Parchment Ministry and help us distribute more literature across Ethiopia, please visit our donation page.
