On the road again
It's Saturday morning in Iringa, we've completed our tasks in the market, and soon will be on the road to Tungamalega. We will spend the next six days in the villages and on safari, meeting our brothers and sisters and learning more about what we can do together to support evangelism, education, heath care and economic development.
As we have spent time in Iringa, we have met old friends and made many new ones. Barnabas and Pastor Naftal have been with us much of the time, assisting us as we purchased medicines, solar lamps, school supplies and other gifts for our partners.
We had an especially moving time yesterday at Huruma Orphanage, where as always Mama Chilewa is facing the challenges of caring for children who have overcome many challenges themselves. What a joy it is to see them playing, to share a few gifts, to see their smiles. We brought t-shirts, school supplies, and huge bags of maize.
Looking ahead, we are ready to meet close friends in Tungamalenga. There is much to learn and much to discuss. Barnabas tells us the dispensary has had many, many patients, and so the need for medicines is great. We are scheduled to meet with village elders and local government leaders at Mahove to discuss bringing water to the village. We are also eager to visit students at Idodi Secondary School, to see the progress on rebuilding the dorm that was destroyed by fire a year ago, and to meet with the many students who are sponsored by families from SOTV.
We are greeted with such gracious hospitality at every turn, and the message we received at the diocese head office is, asante sana, thanks very much. Thanks to all of you at SOTV who so generously support this partership.
You'll hear from us again next Saturday. Mungu awabariki -- may God bless you all.
As we have spent time in Iringa, we have met old friends and made many new ones. Barnabas and Pastor Naftal have been with us much of the time, assisting us as we purchased medicines, solar lamps, school supplies and other gifts for our partners.
We had an especially moving time yesterday at Huruma Orphanage, where as always Mama Chilewa is facing the challenges of caring for children who have overcome many challenges themselves. What a joy it is to see them playing, to share a few gifts, to see their smiles. We brought t-shirts, school supplies, and huge bags of maize.
Looking ahead, we are ready to meet close friends in Tungamalenga. There is much to learn and much to discuss. Barnabas tells us the dispensary has had many, many patients, and so the need for medicines is great. We are scheduled to meet with village elders and local government leaders at Mahove to discuss bringing water to the village. We are also eager to visit students at Idodi Secondary School, to see the progress on rebuilding the dorm that was destroyed by fire a year ago, and to meet with the many students who are sponsored by families from SOTV.
We are greeted with such gracious hospitality at every turn, and the message we received at the diocese head office is, asante sana, thanks very much. Thanks to all of you at SOTV who so generously support this partership.
You'll hear from us again next Saturday. Mungu awabariki -- may God bless you all.
My heart is with you.
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