Living Parchment Ministry Honored with a First Place Award by the Great Ethiopian Run
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt was a day filled with gratitude, excitement, and praise as Living Parchment Ministry (LPM) took home First Place in the Beginners Category at the Great Ethiopian Run Wellness Award ceremony. The award was personally presented by legendary runner Haile Gebrselassie. Before announcing the winner, Haile noted that while all five final nominees in the category were outstanding, they had to choose just one to receive the top honor, before proudly calling out Living Parchment Ministry! The annual Wellness Awards honor participation across a wide range of sectors, including Business, Schools, Influencers, Women, Men, Embassies, Government, NGOs, and Beginners. News of the win was also featured across the Great Ethiopian Run’s social media channels, giving Living Parchment wonderful visibility and reach. A Simple Idea with Lasting Impact LPM’s involvement in the Great Ethiopian Run goes far beyond staying active. Over the past year, our team has taken part in training activities, the Women’s Run, the Children’s Run, and the main Great Ethiopian Run itself. For LPM, these gatherings aren’t just fitness events, they are a prime opportunity to share books with fellow participants and spectators. This whole effort was sparked by Lizibie Fentaw, LPM’s Head of Circulation. Even before joining Living Parchment Ministry, Lizibie was already participating in the Great Ethiopian Run on her own initiative and using the event as a space to hand out books. Once she joined LPM, she faithfully brought that same vision with her, carrying out the book distribution under the ministry’s banner. “Totally Unexpected” While simply being named among the top five nominees was already a huge milestone, coming in first place came as a complete surprise. “To be selected as a nominee was a big deal for us, but to be the first was totally unexpected. I never expected that we would be first and get the award,” shared Lizibie, who admitted feeling a mix of nerves and pure delight as the announcement was made. Reflecting on what the recognition means for the ministry, she added: “Having LPM’s name mentioned at an event like this is a big deal for recognition. It’s not because we’ve done anything special, but because God made it happen so we will have even more opportunities to serve Him and distribute books with energy.” Sharing the Joy & Giving Thanks When called up to receive the award, Lizibie shared a few heartfelt words about what the moment meant to her and the ministry. She also made the most of the occasion by handing out books to several attendees and notable figures in the room, including Ethiopian singer and public figure Chachi Tadesse and fellow award winners. Living Parchment Ministry extends its warm thanks to the team at The Great Ethiopian Run for this wonderful recognition and platform. Above all, all honor, praise, and glory belong to God, who makes every step possible and continues to open doors for His word to spread.
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.
