Seeds of Comfort: Living Parchment Outreach at EBS Founder’s Funeral
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a poignant act of outreach during a moment of national mourning, Living Parchment Ministry extended its mission of sharing hope by distributing spiritual literature at the funeral of a prominent Ethiopian media figure. Addis Ababa – On a solemn day of farewell for Aman Fissehatsion, founder and Chief Executive Officer of EBS Television, the atmosphere at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum was thick with grief and tribute. Mr. Fissehatsion, who passed away on 11 February 2026 after receiving medical treatment for an illness, was laid to rest on February 19, 2026, at the Peter and Paul Cemetery following a ceremony attended by dignitaries, colleagues, and loved ones. Amidst the gathering of notable figures from the arts, entertainment, social, media, and political spheres, the Living Parchment Ministry saw an opportunity to sow seeds of eternal comfort. Lizibie Fentaw, Head of Circulation for the ministry, attended the ceremony and engaged with a number of distinguished attendees. Among those who received materials were Pastor Tsadiku Abdo Alema, former President of the Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia, along with other evangelical leaders. Veteran artist Debesh Temesgen, Dr. Mihret Debebe, a well-known psychiatrist, and actor and producer Solomon Bogale were also part of this outreach. While the ministry interacted with many, it was noted that several individuals preferred to remain out of the public eye; consequently, only a few photographs have been published out of respect for their privacy. The books distributed at the memorial were carefully chosen for their messages of hope and redemption. Recipients were gifted copies of Christ’s Object Lessons, The Great Controversy, and other spiritual books, alongside a number of Giziew magazines. The ministry’s gesture of compassion did not end at the memorial. The following day, Lizibie Fentaw visited the home of the late media mogul to personally extend her condolences to the grieving family. In a touching moment, she delivered three English-language books to his three children: The Great Hope, The Desire of Ages, and The Great Controversy. The son graciously accepted the books on behalf of his sisters. He expressed his deep gratitude for the thoughtful gift and the personal visit, recognizing the comfort such literature and kindness can bring during a time of profound personal loss. This act of kindness reflects Living Parchment Ministry’s ongoing commitment to its foundational mission: to “multiply publications, and scatter them like the leaves of autumn,” bringing messages of faith and solace to all corners of society, even in the midst of sorrow.
LPM Literature Outreach During Ireecha Celebration
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile thousands gathered in the city center, known locally as Mesqel Square, on October 4, 2025, to celebrate Ireecha, the annual Oromo people’s thanksgiving festival, Living Parchment Ministry (LPM) used the opportunity to share the message of hope through literature evangelism. LPM’s Circulation Head, Lizibie Fentaw, led a dedicated team of young people and children from Filwoha Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is located near the main Ireecha events. This marks the fourth time Lizibie has organized a literature outreach during the Ireecha celebration. During this year’s celebration, the group distributed more than one hundred copies of Christ’s Object Lessons, along with issues of Giziew magazine featuring “America in Bible Prophecy,” and various gospel tracts to attendees. In addition to the LPM team, another group led by Mrs. Enyat Sendek joined the effort, sharing hundreds of Oromiffa editions of The Great Controversy, over a thousand copies of The Bible Speaks in Oromiffa, and several English editions of The Great Controversy and other tracts. This group, of which Lizibie is also an active member, continues to do remarkable work each weekend, reaching areas that are often difficult to access with gospel materials. Over the past three years, LPM’s outreach during Ireecha has consistently included the distribution of Giziew magazine, Steps to Christ in Oromiffa, and other spiritual resources. This sustained presence reflects the ministry’s commitment to making God’s message known in every corner of society—even in the midst of cultural celebrations. “Publications must be multiplied, and scattered like the leaves of autumn.” (R&H, Nov. 21, 1878).
