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Jemal* is a husband, father, grandfather, and business owner. But most importantly, he is a Christian. When we first met Jemal, he was still trying to pick up the pieces of his life after angry Muslim mobs attacked Christians in his Ethiopian town in 2023.
You can watch his story below:
Through local partners, and thanks to your gifts and prayers, Open Doors was able to come alongside Jemal with trauma care and financial support, which he used to buy equipment for his business.
Recently, an Open Doors local partner spoke with Jemal to see how he and his family are doing. Our partner shares the following update:
I spoke to Jemal this morning and he was very happy to hear that we wanted to check up on him. I told him that people everywhere are praying for him, and he is truly grateful. He also asked me to pass along his warm greetings to everyone who visited him; he deeply appreciates your kindness and care.
He shared that both he and his entire family are doing very well, praise God! His business is still open and running. Although he continues to sell his products here and there, it is not yet at the level or capacity he hopes for.
Regarding his town, he mentioned that things seem generally okay. There is still some tension, but thankfully, nothing violent has happened so far.
He also shared that his grandchildren have moved back to attending school in the town where they live. While the environment is not completely safe, he said the schools are better than they were before, and he can no longer afford to send them to school in the next town.
Jemal asked that we continue to pray for his town and the people in it. He specifically asked that we pray for his community to come to Christ and walk in the light.
Thank you for keeping Jemal and his family in prayer. Your gifts mean that Open Doors is able to come alongside people like Jemal and his family when they are pushed to the ground and near destitute. Thank you!
