Literature Distribution Brings Joy to Huge Crowds at the Irreecha Celebration
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs we have done in the past, the Living Parchment Ministry team took to the streets again for an incredible day of literature evangelism. Our dedicated circulation head, Lizibie Fentaw, led a passionate group of volunteers to share life changing books with the massive crowds gathered for the Irreecha celebration on Saturday, October 3. It was a beautiful sight to behold. We handed out hundreds of powerful books to the attendees, including Christ’s Object Lessons, The Great Controversy, The Bible Speaks, and Steps to Christ. These books were provided in both the Amharic and Oromiffa languages. We also distributed many copies of our popular Giziew magazine. The reaction from the public was deeply moving. As you can see in these beautiful photos, the people who received the literature were genuinely thrilled to get such a meaningful gift. Many expressed absolute surprise and wonder. They could not believe that books of this exceptionally high quality were being handed to them entirely free of charge. You could clearly see the pure excitement and gratitude on their faces as they accepted their new books. This vital public ministry is only possible because of your incredible generosity. We want to extend our deepest, most heartfelt thanks to every single one of our supporters. We cannot thank you enough, both those of you here within Ethiopia and our partners abroad. Your financial sacrifices and your faithful prayers are the fuel behind everything we do. Thank you for partnering with us to plant these precious spiritual seeds.
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).
