After discussion with families in Ethiopia, Olivet Assembly plans to begin a Bible program for local children.
The missionary serving in Addis Ababa has been engaging local families in conversation through holding a Chinese Class for young children. During meetings with families, parents shared their deep concern for their children to receive a Biblical education and study the Bible.
As Chinese classes continue to receive great interest, parents of the children have been inviting the missionary to their home.
"[The children] can learn science anywhere, but where can they be taught the Bible?" shared one mother, who expressed her frustrations in being unable to enroll her children in a local Christian school.
She also testified to how daily Bible study shaped her life. She hopes that her children can share the same experience, at any cost. "I want my kids to be at a school where they can learn the word of God, even if it is expensive!''
Following their meeting, the missionary welcomed the family to send their children for Bible studies and began planning to set up a children's Bible program every morning.
After joining the International Olivet Academy conference, missionaries in the Africa region aim to setup goals and pray for the children's ministry and hope to be able to establish schools in Africa.