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Stories of hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
Eglise Baptiste de la Fraternité
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist church was founded in 1984 in the City of Beke, outside of Addis Ababa, where most of the community earn their living from farming.
The church was planted by people who come from the orthodox Christian group at that time. Pastor Getamesay has served as the church’s main pastor for the last eight years. He is married and has two children.
Eglise de Dieu de la Bible
Eglise de Dieu de la Bible in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was founded in 1980, and Pastor Thony has been the pastor since 1995. They have approximately 580 adult members and over 150 children. The church runs a school and provides scholarships for the students. The school educates 150 children, 75 of whom are orphans. Eglise de Dieu de la Bible planted three other churches in Haiti.The first congregation was established in the town where Pastor Thony is originally from, Grand Goave, with 140 adult members. The second congregation in Delmas (near the World Orphans office) ministers to 150 adult members. The third congregation, located in Hinch, ministers to 200 adult members.
Eglise Nouvelle Jerusalem
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist church was founded in 1984 in the City of Beke, outside of Addis Ababa, where most of the community earn their living from farming.
The church was planted by people who come from the orthodox Christian group at that time. Pastor Getamesay has served as the church’s main pastor for the last eight years. He is married and has two children.
Father’s Divine Love Ministries
Father’s Divine Love Ministry (FDLM) was founded in 2004 by David Livingstone Zijjan and his wife, Sarah. At the center of FDLM is Divine Love Church, a vibrant church that is passionate about the Gospel and has a heart for reaching the most vulnerable people in their community. Focusing on the wholistic health of the community, FDLM administers programs targeting education, economic empowerment, medical intervention, family and youth discipleship, and community outreach. In addition, FDLM implements a pastoral training program for dozens of rural pastors so that the Gospel can be multiplied throughout the surrounding villages.
Tsega Kale Heywet Church
Tsega Kale Heywet church was founded in 1972 by six people at a school compound, Grace Christian Academy in the center of Addis Ababa. Though the number of believers at the time was very few, they spread the Gospel in the school and community. But the church was forced to close by former Ethiopian military junta, dispersing the number of believers. The church leaders at the time used home cell groups and other special events to keep the congregation and members connected. This diligence and perseverance of the leaders helped to keep the church together through the hardship.
Bero Kale Heywet Church
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist church was founded in 1984 in the City of Beke, outside of Addis Ababa, where most of the community earn their living from farming.
The church was planted by people who come from the orthodox Christian group at that time. Pastor Getamesay has served as the church’s main pastor for the last eight years. He is married and has two children.
Sheno Kale Heywet Church
Sheno Kale Heywet Church was founded in 2002 and is located 80 kilometers from the capital, Addis Ababa, in a small city of few residents, mostly dominated by Orthodox Christians. The church remains small; however, since 2002, the church has planted three more churches in the surrounding areas. Thankfully, the church owns the place they have now, providing a great opportunity for the church to invest more deeply in establishing a wholistic ministry for the church members and for the community. The church supports families in the community with clothes, school supplies for the children, and with gifts on special holidays. The church’s contribution to these families has garnered it a greater respect and acceptance within the community.
Leku Keta Kale Heywet Church
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist church was founded in 1984 in the City of Beke, outside of Addis Ababa, where most of the community earn their living from farming.
The church was planted by people who come from the orthodox Christian group at that time. Pastor Getamesay has served as the church’s main pastor for the last eight years. He is married and has two children.
Gerji Kale Heywet Church
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist church was founded in 1984 in the City of Beke, outside of Addis Ababa, where most of the community earn their living from farming.
The church was planted by people who come from the orthodox Christian group at that time. Pastor Getamesay has served as the church’s main pastor for the last eight years. He is married and has two children.
Repi Kale Heywet Church
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist church was founded in 1984 in the City of Beke, outside of Addis Ababa, where most of the community earn their living from farming.
The church was planted by people who come from the orthodox Christian group at that time. Pastor Getamesay has served as the church’s main pastor for the last eight years. He is married and has two children.
Wolisso Berhane Wongel Baptist Church
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist church was founded in 1984 in the City of Beke, outside of Addis Ababa, where most of the community earn their living from farming.
The church was planted by people who come from the orthodox Christian group at that time. Pastor Getamesay has served as the church’s main pastor for the last eight years. He is married and has two children.
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist Church
Beke Berhane Wongel Baptist church was founded in 1984 in the City of Beke, outside of Addis Ababa, where most of the community earn their living from farming.
The church was planted by people who come from the orthodox Christian group at that time. Pastor Getamesay has served as the church’s main pastor for the last eight years. He is married and has two children.