Eden São Tomé
About Eden São Tomé
The vision of Iris Éden São Tomé is to reach this generation for Christ and teach about the importance of not bowing to the standards of this world. In a country sometimes forgotten or even unknown to so many, we know that it is not forgotten or unknown to God. We have been here since 2022, and we seek, in a practical way, through the daily experiences in the communities where we work, to lead a generation to genuinely love, follow, and serve God. We desire to see lives completely restored and transformed.
Sports - Football with Discipleship:
Football is the sport of greatest interest to the people of São Tomé and Príncipe. Therefore, it is an easy way to build relationships and evangelize in the communities where we work, from children to young people. Weekly, we work with more than 200 athletes (8-17 years old), with training twice a week, in three different communities. Before each training session there is a time of discipleship, and at the end of each training session a snack is distributed to each athlete. When the athletes convert and desire a greater knowledge of God, they join deeper discipleship groups, worship services, and are baptized, with some of these athletes also helping in the daily activities of the mission. There is a frequent need for sports equipment, due to the high wear and tear on balls, nets, equipment, and boots.
Discipleship (kids & teens):
We meet weekly for discipleship time and Bible school (for children) with our children and teenagers in 2 different communities. In both communities we have more than 200 children and teenagers who receive instruction in the Word of God, participate in some activities, and receive a snack.
Education - School and Preschool Support Programs:
We work daily with 55 children who face the challenge of school exclusion. Our reinforcement project is not just about teaching reading and writing; it is an urgent response for those who are outside the system or who, even in school, have not yet managed to learn to read and write. At the end of each class, there is a discipleship time and a snack is distributed to each student. We want to build a preschool in one of the most isolated communities where we work. A safe place where children can learn, play, and grow. We believe one of the biggest challenges in successful schooling is the absence of adequate foundations and stimuli at an earlier age, so we want to bring this response to the children of this community.
We also always have basic healthcare and medication support available in the communities. This support is critical due to the fact that people in these communities do not have access to basic healthcare and medication.
How to participate?
Pray for us! And for all the children and teenagers who are with us weekly, that there may be a revelation from God in their lives and true conversion.
Visit us and participate. We welcome short-term visitors!
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Connect with Eden São Tomé
For those interested in a short-term visit, long-term missionary opportunities, or other general questions, please email EdenSaoTome@irisglobal.org
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