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"Teaching in the Light of Jesus"

How can WE help Berhane Yesus?

In Genesis 1:2 we read that darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over it. In the next several verses, we read all about God’s mighty work in the creation, bringing forth light, life, and beauty in its various forms. Just think about it: where there is darkness, the Spirit of God hovers over that darkness, ready to transform it into light, life, and beauty!

Berhane Yesus Elementary School in Dembi Dollo, Ethiopia, serves approximately 600 children who daily face seemingly endless, insurmountable odds. Each year, the school faces significant budget shortfalls and changing government regulations but has carried out its mission since 1921.

Why? Probably because the Spirit of God hovers, changing the darkness into light, giving a hope for new life through a quality education, and offering the beauty of life in Christ because each student is educated in the Light of Jesus each day.

Challenges:

Ongoing financial needs for:

Scholarship students (school supplies, tuition, or uniforms)
Operating costs (salaries, utilities, etc.)
Science equipment (microscopes, etc.)
Textbooks
A reliable copy machine
Funding for some teachers to complete a college degree program during summer months ($800 per teacher x 4 summers)

Microscope donations ($150 each) are priceless to the students' science education. Three are great, but more are needed!

Solutions:

We invite you to pray to see how God might lead you in partnership with His work at BYES. If so led, consider providing....

1. Prayer for our school, students, and staff
2. Annual scholarship for a deserving student ($150)
3. Textbooks ($200 for classroom set)
4. Scholarships for teacher education ($3,200 per teacher to finish college over four summers)

Praise to Christ Jesus, who supplies all our
needs through His children all over the world!

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." ~Psalm 62:8

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How To Support BYES

Make an easy, tax-deductible donation to BYES!
Click the "Donate Now" button to connect to our partner, First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, TN, where you will enter a secure environment for a one-time gift or for on-going support of Berhane Yesus.

Be sure to choose "Ethiopia Mission" in the drop down menu!
Thank You!

If you are interested in providing other means of support, or if you or your organization would like more information as you consider your role in the life of the children of Berhane Yesus, click here.

Your prayers and support will bless the lives of the children who attend BYES, and we thank you in advance for your time and willingness to share!

Native English speakers...

Native English speakers are needed to help teach English. If you are interested in helping as a short- or long-term volunteer, click here to request information from BYES, or click here to access information on the Internet about this position.

Need more information?

If you would like more information about BYES, or if you would like to arrange to visit the school, click here for all contact information for BYES'
Director Desalyn Taresa.