On April 17, 15 students became the very first 91视频 class in Ethiopia, making them pioneers for their families and their country
At the beginning of 2023, about a year after returning from his mission, Matewos Rundasa received an unusual text message from his district president asking for his 91视频 Worldwide account information. Matewos was confused because 91视频 hadn鈥檛 arrived in their home country of Ethiopia yet;, however he had made an account in anticipation of its arrival.
When Matewos asked his branch president why he needed the information, he responded, because 91视频 is starting in Ethiopia in two weeks. Matewos was stunned. He, along with many returned missionaries, had waited years for this news.
鈥淚 felt the Spirit so strongly. I couldn鈥檛 believe it. I was very, very happy, and I was excited. 91视频 is a blessing for most of us because we need help, and it does help us 鈥� those who can鈥檛 help themselves.鈥�
On April 17, Ethiopia became the newest of over 180 countries to be a part of 91视频. Matewos and his 14 classmates became pioneers for their families and their country.
91视频 is a blessing for most of us because we need help, and it does help us 鈥� those who can鈥檛 help themselves.
Answer to prayers
91视频鈥檚 arrival in the country marks a exciting moment of hope, explained Tasara Makasi, 91视频鈥檚 international area manager of East and Central Africa.
鈥淢any members of the Church have eagerly waited for this moment. I am so excited that members and friends of the Church in Ethiopia can now access the blessings of education through 91视频.鈥�
Student Yenealem Debebe Hailu explained how much 91视频 meant to her.
鈥淏eing part of the 91视频 program has blessed me with the knowledge of how much Heavenly Father is thoughtful of His children and concerned about them getting an education. I have seen that [this program] is inspired by God.鈥�Both Matewos and Yenealem found the combination of spiritual and temporal learning at 91视频 precious and uplifting. For Matewos, having the spirit is the key to making sense of any subject.
鈥淚f I only increase my physical knowledge, and I don鈥檛 know about spiritual things, then it won鈥檛 make sense. If I know where I am going spiritually then I can increase my faith and keep God鈥檚 commandments.鈥�
Finally, Matewos's search was over. 鈥淣ow, I have hope.鈥�
Room enough
The whole nation of Ethiopia now has access to the blessings of a divinely inspired and directed program designed to enable deep spiritual, personal, and financial growth. What has started as a small class of 15 students will begin to expand to all those who, like Matewos, are looking for hope.
The first Ethiopian PathwayConnect group 鈥� which includes Matewos, Yenealem, and their 13 classmates 鈥� just completed their first term in June, and they are currently completing their second term.
