Saturday, January 23rd

Today we spent the entire day with our sister Parish in Mgama.  We began with our partnership committee meeting.  The Senior Pastor and Associate pastor, along with all of the Preaching Point Evangelists, met with us to discuss their needs and projects, so we know where our gifts can help the most.  As a group, we will prayerfully discern where we want to help.

Following the meeting, we presented all the gifts we have collected – hats, crosses, mosquito netting, books, hoes, children’s toys, etc.  The village was so excited and thankful!  We also presented hats and kitchen gifts to the women who cook our meals in the village.

Next we visited our last two preaching points.  We were again overwhelmed by their welcome of singing and dancing.  They also have their own bell choir.  Young people wear bells on their ankles and dance as everyone is singing.  We present gifts at each parish point, but today we received gifts from them – corn, a chicken and a basket.

Bell Choir

New church building at one of our preaching points. 
It's about three times the size of the church they are currently in.

We were so excited to see our banner hanging in their church!

Bebe (Jan) with "Saccos", a loan recipient on her farm acres.

Another heartwarming welcome to Mgama. We are always filled with such joy!

Typical African meal at one of the Pastor's houses.

Another day full of God’s Grace and Love!