Beza Church has officially moved into its new worship facility: The Beza Tabernacle! This auditorium can accommodate significantly more people than our previous location and also features a new sound and lighting system. The Tabernacle was opened during the weekend of January 30th - February 1st. This was one of the most momentous occassions in the three-year history of Beza International Church.

After a three day-long ministry conference featuring guest speakers from three different countries, we held a special groundbreaking ceremony for the future Beza Convention Center on Saturday, January 31st. On Sunday morning, Beza celebrated with a special joint Amharic and English worship service that featured special music performed in several different languages, special prayers of dedication, and a sermon from guest speaker Rev. Rick Seaward.

It was an emotional time for many, as Pastor Zerubbabel Mengistu welcomed the capacity crowd with the words: "Welcome to Beza, welcome to redemption . . . welcome home."

Below are some pictures of the events of the Tabernacle opening weekend:

TABERNACLE OPENING SERVICE

The Beza Church Congregation 

Dr. Betta & Sophia Mengistu

Beza Church Amharic Choir

Pastor Rick Seaward preaching

Pastoral Leaders Praying over the Tabernacle 

Pastoral Guests from Different Countries

Members of the English & Amharic Choirs

The Tabernacle on the morning before the opening

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

The Foundation Stone for the Beza Convention Center
(to be completed in the next 3-4 years)

Dr. Betta Mengistu explaining the vision for the Beza Convention Center

Prayers of dedication were offered in several African languages

Representatives of many nations shoveled the symbolic earth around the foundation stone

The closing prayer