Meet Dejene

Dejene Dosha Bayissa is sponsored corporately by the Orchard Church. He was born on November 1, 2000 and he lives in Ethiopia. He is a part of the Omi Hane Berhane Wongel Church Student Center Project through Compassion International. He lives with his father and mother and siblings. His parents are both sometimes employeed as farmers. His job in the home is to help carry water, gather firewood, and care for the animals. He enjoys soccer, singing, and hide-and-seek.

Dejene also lives in an HIV/AIDS affected area.

We recently received our very first letter from Dejene. Here's what he had to say...

"Dear Orchard Church

Dejene greets you. His family and he are fine. he is very happy by your willingnest to help him. he is 6 years old and a student in kindergarten. He also learns in Sunday school. He lives with his parents. his father's name is Dasho Bayissa and his mother's is Gadisae Jigsa. All are Christians. He has five sisters. He loves Jesus very much. He worships God through the Amharic song "Endante Yale Manenew" (Who Is Like You). He likes to play soccer with his friends. When he is free he collects fire wood and draws water for his family. He said he wants to see you so please send your photograph to him. He also asks that you pray for him to be smart and be able to count letters. He said he loves you. He said bye."

We will be taking a photo of the whole church one Sunday morning coming soon. More details on that to come. Please pray for Dejene, his family, and his development. For more information on Dejene, please contact Corrie Waters. For more information on the ministry of Compassion at the Orchard Church, please contact Ashley Johnson. For more information about Compassion International, please visit their website.