Team TZ Blog Post - July 7

(I wrote this a couple days ago when we  didn't have internet to get it posted.)

Sunday, July 7 

Team Tanzania

We are settling in our tents for the night after a long day of traveling, worship, and teaching! This morning we left Moshi and attended church with Pastor Malyi. As we arrived we were greeted with singing and treated to coffee before the service. The service was full of singing praises to the Lord! Pastor Todd also delivered a very nice sermon. It addressed raising Lazarus from the dead and how, through the power of the Gospel spoken by Jesus, Martha put her trust into the Lord even before a miracle was performed. We are reminded to believe by faith and not by sight. The Mission Helpers joined in and sang some English hymns, we also sang God Loves me Dearly in Swahili "Mungu Ni Pendo" that the congregation really enjoyed! 

We were given a delicious meal before heading off to the Pare' district. It was a bit of a drive through sandy and winding roads. When we finally arrived at  Neema's house all the children ran out to great us. 

We pitched our tents before it got dark and then began our lessons. The Children listened very carefully and even honestly answered our question. As Noah taught how the deciples were scared of a terrible storm the children added they were scared of elephants and lions as well. We handed out gifts and sang even more until it was too dark to continue. Neema was very kind and invited us to dinner and tea before we returned to our tents for the night. 

Another busy day packed with worship for the Lord! We will camp out in the Pare district for two nights and will continue more teaching to the Ruvu Maasai children in the morning. Please continue to pray for safe travels and good health not only for the Mission helpers but also for all the children who travel to hear us teach.

- Abigail Stelter