Updates
Review of Ethiopia Trip In October November 16, 2024 View or download a PDF version of this newsletter by clicking below November 2024 Newsletter Dear Friends and Supporters, This is Biny (or Benji, as many of you know me) writing to you this time around. I hope this message finds you well! It’s been a week since I returned from my two-week trip to Ethiopia, and I’ve been reflecting on all the experiences, challenges, and blessings from the trip. It’s been a busy yet rewarding time. On November 10th, 2024, after a bit of rest, I went to Entoto and met with some of the mothers to hear about… Read More
Farm/Land and Israel Project Updates September 3, 2024 View or download a PDF version of this newsletter by clicking below September 2024 Newsletter Welcome to Our World, Naomi! We are happy to announce that our new baby girl entered the world May 14, 2024. She arrived peacefully and without complications. Beth is also doing well. We found out she had a dairy and soy allergy around 3 weeks which caused her to cry through most nights. It was a rollercoaster of a ride, but we’re seeing better days with her belly feeling better! We’re finally enjoying those baby coos and happy smiles now that we’re all sleeping more.… Read More
News From Biny’s Latest Trip April 17, 2024 View or download a PDF version of this newsletter by clicking below April 2024 Newsletter Dear Supporters,We are excited to share the latest news and updates from our farm in Ethiopia and the hardworking mothers of Entoto! Farm Progress During Benji's last visit to Ethiopia for his younger brother's wedding, Benji had the opportunity to check on the farm and spend time with the mothers. We are delighted to report that the farm is still thriving, consistently collecting from 870 to 910 eggs every day. This is an answer to prayer and a testament to the faithfulness of our farm… Read More
Quick Update: Biny Back in Ethiopia! March 7, 2024 View or download a PDF version of this newsletter by clicking below March 2024 Newsletter Goals For the Short Trip Transfer the land deed and make the first half of the payment Purchase a feed grinder Visit the mothers of Entoto Biny is off to Ethiopia for a family wedding, and while he is there he is planning to accomplish several things for Live Out Hope! He will only stay for a short trip this round between his job and Beth getting ready to give birth to baby #2 in May! By God's grace, we are in a position to… Read More
First Batch of Eggs to the Women! December 11, 2023 View or download a PDF version of this newsletter by clicking below December 2023 Newsletter We’re back from another blessed trip to Ethiopia with many updates to share. The major highlights of the trip include delivering our first batch of eggs to the women of Entoto and discovering the need to purchase the chicken farm land! With only around 30 eggs, each of the 25 women sellers can double their previous salary (on average). We have another 75 women registered waiting to join the program. LANDLORD TO SELL THE LAND Our plan was to buy the farmland in 5-10 years… Read More
Eggmobile Praise Report! October 4, 2023 View or download a PDF version of this newsletter by clicking below October 2023 Newsletter Ethiopia We’re back in Ethiopia to see the first set of women join our sales team at the farm and to continue sharing the love of Jesus in hopefully weekly Bible studies! Eggmobile We are beyond excited to share a PRAISE REPORT! The provision of the Lord is surprising and always perfect in His timing. Over the last 3-4 weeks, through your prayers and contributions, the Lord has provided the funding for the egg-mobile! Wow. We are so thankful. These were funds that were donated… Read More
Lots More Eggs! July 19, 2023 View or download a PDF version of this newsletter by clicking below July 2023 Newsletter Ethiopia The big update this week is that we have had 4,000 eggs laid to date and about 500 eggs are being laid daily! Once our business license has been granted, we will be able to open up to the Entoto women! We are planning to go back to Ethiopia in September when the rainy seasons slows down, and better weather allows for the construction of another shed for another 1,000 chickens out there! Please pray for God's grace to continue with thewomen and for… Read More
Farm Updates – Chickens are Here! March 25, 2023 View or download a PDF version of this newsletter by clicking below March 2023 Newsletter 1 - The chickens at the feeders2 - Benji and Zemen in front of LOH sign3 - Outside View of LOH Chicken shed 8 -Week chickens | No deaths or disease Recent Trip Review It's been 3 weeks since Biny got back from Ethiopia, and we have a lot to thank God for! The chicken farm was prepped for move-in, and 1,000 chickens arrived last week. We expect our first batch of eggs around 2 months from now when the chickens are 18 weeks old!… Read More
Chicken Farm Update March 13, 2023 Biny is back from his 4th trip to Ethiopia! (3 weeks) Accomplishments: Hired LOH TeamRented LandCoop RenovationsWater Tank and Washing StationFarming Materials2nd ShedSecurity UnitShed Ready for Chicken Move-In Chickens Arrived March 4, 2023! We praise God for the blessing of a productive trip for Biny! Here's a short video of our progress: https://youtube.com/shorts/9QWrkSKYPnQ?feature=share Pray for wisdom for our new team and for healthy chickens! Return to Website Read More
