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Guji Oromo dielect Bible dedication celebration has been taking place in Guji Zone different cities, and the second celebration took place colourfully last Sunday, in Shakiso
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Believers, religious leaders, The Word for the World international higher level leaders, Adola and Shakiso city Mayers, Guji Zone administrator and partner organizations in the ministry, leaders from Sid company and Lutheran Bible Translators has attended the celebration.
Christians in Shakiso and surrounding cities expressed their joy in completion of the translation of the Bible in to thier heart language and dielect they have been long waiting for that will bring blessings to the nourishment of thier faith, spread of gospel and healing and blessings to their land.
For the first round distribution, 300 thousand copies are printed, and in order to facilitate future distribution and reprint, a Bible union is established by the of KLIFTOM from all denominations and Churches and the Union has started the its work.
According to the announcement from KLIFTOM, the final celebration will be held tomorrow in the country's capital, Addis Ababa.
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The EECMY-DASSC NCES BO inaugurated a Vocational Skill Training Center in Wuchale, Ambasel district, South Wollo. This center was made possible by the "Biruk's Egg Project," which is funded by an American-based philanthropic organization.
The center aims to provide vocational skill training to vulnerable and unemployed youths, including woodwork, metalwork, tailoring, hair beautification, and Information Communication and Technology.
The inauguration was attended by Mrs. Tami Van De Stroet, Biruk (founder and CEO of Biruk Egg Project), Rev. Wagnew Andargie (NCES President and DC Chairperson), Mr. Addisu Alamirew (NCES BO Manager), Mrs. Tigist Hussien (NCES Finance and Admin Officer), & NCES BO staffs as well as other government and community representatives.
We are grateful to the donor agency for their generosity and continued commitment.
#servingthecommunity
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Leaders of the EECMY visited intervention project sites and believers in the Tigray region
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Rev/Dr Yonas Yigezu, EECMY President, Rev Teshome Amenu, EECMY General Secretary, Mr Dereje Merdasa, EECMY DASSC Finance & Administration director and representatives of EECMY DASSC NCE AO and NAW BO made a field visit to some of project sites in Tigray region.
The sites visited were a school feeding program to prevent a school drop out in the conflict affected areas, river diversion and modern canal works which irrigate over 300 hectares of land; and beneficiaries who receives small ruminants.
After the field visit, the visiting team met with representatives from congregations in the area and had a very fruitful discussion about the mission and development intervention works of the church. Leaders of the church appreciated the members for their commitment to their faith during the difficult times and encouraged them expressing the unwavering dedication of the church to strengthen the holistic work in the region.
Beneficiaries and government representatives from the project sites witnessed the significant improvement in their live due to the intervention projects, which were mostly financed by funds from the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA).
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To insure ensure women's equal and meaningful participation on the church's higher level leadership, training and consultation were held from May 21-22, 2024, at GTWTC, Addis Ababa.
The training was organized by the Department of Women Ministry in collaboration with the Lutheran World Federation. on the program, Women ministry directors, synod leaders, and board of women ministry of the church have participated.
During his opening remark, president of the church, Rev. Dr. Yonas Yigezu, said gender justice is God-given right to all human beings and women ministers of the church should be given favorable environment for them to utilize their full potential and serve in full capacity on the responsibility areas given to them. The president also reminded the participants to share insights gained from the consultation to the wider structure of the church in their respective synods.
Synods from the central, Western, and southwestern parts of the country participated on the training. The training is also a continuation of the training held in Hawassa this year in February.
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Based on the direction of the 19th council of the church, half day consultation was held to form professionals association of the church that will accommodate professionals who have training and education in different fields. On that day, a task force was formed to facilitate the national formation of the society.
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Department of Mission and Theology (DMT) directorsâ annual consultation was held
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The consultation was conducted for two days at the GTWTC with DMT directors who came from the 43 synods of the church. On the consultation, divisions of the ministry from the national coordination of the central office presented their reports from the previous quarter and plans for the rest of the year. Upon the presentation, the assembly consulted on the issues presented.
The directors also consulted on results, opportunities and challenges of the mission works, the churchâs doctrinal and liturgical growth, ordained ministers' live hood and ministry freedom, and the wellbeing of believes in their ministry area.
In the coming months, the division has national plans to be implemented in all structures of the church, such as summer mission, Year of the Bible celebration, and mission sending congregation forum. For the effectiveness of the plans set nationally, the directors have devised directions and shared responsibilities. By taking ownership, strong prayer and focusing on the mission, we should make the rest of our ministry life âsmell like gospelâ said the department's director, Rev Dr Lalisa Daniel.
