The Tanzania Weekly Update          

Vol. 3, No. 28

January 13, 2008

Dear Supporters, Family and Friends, 

            As I am prone to do sometimes, I forget to mention some very important news. I did it again last week. The team welcomes the Samford family (Carey, Bonnie, Aubrie, and Ayden) to the work. They arrived on January 1. We are thankful for their safe travel. Also on January 1 the Jensen family received the tragic news that George’s mother had died. He left immediately for California to be with his family. He will return this week. Please pray for this good family in their time of grief.

 

            This week the Richardson family returned to the work safely after a well deserved furlough. Please thank God for their safe travel. Then, in the next few days we expect to receive the Hochdorf family to the work. Sean, Anita, Maddie, and Race are scheduled to arrive Wednesday evening. Please pray that they will travel safely.

 

            After a week’s delay the new quarter is scheduled to begin tomorrow. Things have quieted somewhat in Kenya and most of the Kenyan students have arrived. There are still two I think that need to make the journey. We also are hoping to receive two new students in a few days. One is from Malawi and the other from Zambia. It will be the first time that we have had students from these countries. Again, please pray for their safe travel and for all the students, new and returning, as they study the Scriptures and prepare to serve God as evangelists.

 

            I also ask that you keep two individuals and their families in your prayers. Helen Jones, of the East Side congregation in Cleveland, TN is in a Chattanooga hospital and I am told she is not well. In addition to being a distant relative of mine she has been a supporter of our work. Also, Don Whaley, an elder of the Union Grove congregation (where most of my family attends in Cleveland) suffered a massive stroke a few days ago. He is still in a coma and the full prognosis is not known at present. Your prayers for both Don and Helen will be appreciated.

 

            We thank each and every one of you so much for your prayers and support. The work is going well and the future is very bright. Cy Stafford and the elders of the Kensington Woods congregation have hearts that are compassionate toward those who are lost and they show it with their great leadership and deeds concerning the TZ2000 mission work. With the help of God, and with your prayers and support, the team that is on the ground here can and will do great things to His glory. May God bless you this week as you serve Him.

  

In Christ,

Jimmy, Trina, Todd, Lindsey, Abigail, Heather, Candace, Stuart, David, Elijah, and Matthew Gee