Dear leaders, priests, members, parishioners, and sister churches of every Tigrayan Orthodox Tewahdo Church in the United States of America and beyond,
We, the Tigrayan community members of the Debre Genet Medhanealem Tigrayan Orthodox Tewahdo Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, are filled with immense pride and joy as we announce our plans to construct a new church building. Guided by the grace of God and the resilience of our people, we have successfully purchased a piece of land in a location that is strategically and conveniently situated.
Across the United States, where numerous Tigrayans reside, we firmly believe that every city should have its own church. Such a monumental achievement can only be realized through the collective action of every Tigrayan, both in raising awareness and contributing financially. In unity, our combined efforts can work miracles, just as the Tigrayan proverb suggests: “Fifty lemons for one person is a heavy load to carry, whereas one lemon to one person is ornamental (Geitzi).” By helping each other, we can lighten the burden and bring our goal to fruition.
We hereby call upon all sister churches globally, particularly those in the United States, to join us in this noble and holy endeavor. We also extend our heartfelt invitation to every Tigrayan individual worldwide to participate in this crucial project.
Our commitment is unwavering, and we pledge to support you in the same way we ask for your assistance. We strive to build a church that future generations of Tigrayans can be proud of – a church that will help them retain their faith, uphold their ancestral heritage, traditions, and faith.
We are nearing the completion of the permit application process and are eager to begin the actual construction. We hope that everyone who reads this message will feel inspired to contribute in any way they can to this historic and holy project.
We ask for your support in the name of our savior Medhanealem and his mother, Saint Mary. We extend our gratitude for your anticipated assistance and generosity. May God bless you, our people in our homeland, and may God bless America.
Thank you in advance for your support.
With warm regards,
Temesgen Asmelash Gessesse
President of the Board of Trustees of the Debre Genet Medhanealem Tigrayan Orthodox Tewahdo Church, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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