Humphrey with his broken leg in a cast, and his mama, Alice Kahwage. A message from Pastor Naftal says, "Thank you for your prayers. May God bless you."
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Motorcycle, medicine and more
Amy Schulz has posted some great photos from her time in Tanzania. She traveled with a medical team, worked at Ilula Hospital, and visited Tungamalenga in January. Pastor Naftal with the long awaited motorcycle, which will help him travel among the 20 village congregations that make up the parish. Thanks to SOTV's Men's Ministries for raising the funds to purchase the motorcycle. Carrying water is a daily task for women and children. A bus, stuck in the deep sand at the side of the road. Check out all of Amy's photos here.
The road to marriage may be full of bumps, twists and turns in any culture. Recently we've had some interesting e-mails with a young Tanzanian friend who shares his experiences in arranging his own marriage. "Thanks for your prayers for the new marriage that is expected to take place a few months to come. I am very happy and I thank God that I have been accepted by Jenita's parents and family. The meeting took place as it was arranged." This young man has known the young woman for several years; I think they met in secondary school. Since then, he has completed his university education and has been employed for about one year. The young man and his representative traveled some distance to meet the young woman's family and to negotiate the traditional bride price. "When one goes to his girl friend's family or parents for a bride price, he must have a representative for it is taboo for an expected son in law to talk directly to his expected in laws... He
Humphrey Kahwage has a broken leg! Pastor Naftal emailed the news this morning. Apparently, Humphrey was walking home from school on Friday and was knocked over accidentally by another student riding a bike. Humphrey was taken to Ipamba for treatment. (That seems to be an indication of the seriousness of the injury. Ipamba is roughly halfway between Tungamalenga and Iringa, and there is at least one government health center closer.) He has a cast on his leg and is back at home with his mom and dad, Alice and Barnabas Kahwage. Humphrey is six. Read more about Humphrey and the Godzone class who prays for him here.