2012

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As we near the end of 2012, here are some of the significant moments in our partnership over the past twelve months.

Best news of 2012!


We received the wonderful news in April.  After several years of discussing, planning, and negotiating, our partnership worked together to bring a source of water directly to the people of Mahove village.
 
 
Best Partnership Event at SOTV
 
 
Kuzunguka Zunguka was the name of a four day summer kid's camp
experience held at Shepherd of the Valley in August.  Thanks to the Children's Ministries staff for partnering with Tungamalenga volunteers Mollie and Lyn MacLean, Joan and Richard Dornfeld, and Sharon Mertz.  Kids got to experience a taste of Tanzanian life and created deep bonds with the Bibis and Babus [grandmothers and grandfathers] who spent time with them.
 
 
Biggest Loss
 
 
Our dear friend Rose Mahlum died in June, and we miss her so very much. She's shown here with an elder from Ikwavila whom she met in 2008.  When our travelers visited this past August, the elder showed us this photo and offered her condolences.
 
 
Best days of the trip!
 
 
The three days I spent in the village of Mahove were amazing!
Seeing the water running for the first time,
walking the 6.8 kilometer path of the pipeline,
and celebrating on the day of dedication --
amazing experiences we were privileged to share with our partners!
 
 
Best thing to look forward to in 2013?
 

 
We'll be bringing guests to visit us in Minnesota next October! 
Mfaume Kisakanike and his wife Jenitha (top) and Rev. John Mhekwa
will be our honored guests.  John and Mfaume were among the first students sponsored by SOTV at the start of our partnership, and have become like sons to many of us who have met them.
You will have the opportunity to contribute toward their travel expenses during World Mission Weekend January 26/27.
 
For the blessings of partnership, we give thanks to the God who brings us together
as brothers and sisters in Christ.
 
 
 
 

 

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