The Tanzania Weekly Update
Vol.3, No. 31
February 3, 2008
Dear Supporters, Family and Friends,
HABARI ZA MCHANA? In English, this is “how is the news of the afternoon?” Ipapo (a second year student at the ACSOP) preached at the Arusha congregation on the subject of “Mourning for Sin.” He knows the Bible and is enthusiastic with the delivery of the message. One thing I thought about in accordance with his title was that, sadly, most people are “mourning because of sin” and not “for their sin.” IF YOU CAN’T STAND THE HEAT…get out of the dala dala (15 seater public transportation bus)…and fast! Our cook and sister in Christ, Hilda, was late coming to work (something highly unusual) a few days ago. As she and other passengers began to smell smoke and feel the extremely hot temperature in the crowded dala dala (nearly always packed with 30 +) the driver yelled out “fire” and pulled off the road. Everyone piled out. Since the driver did not have a fire extinguisher (which IS required here) or water, someone ran to get water as the passengers watched the van burn. “WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR CHURCH?” was the question asked of Trina while at a restaurant and lodge (Coffee Lodge) yesterday. She had taken our children and Race and Maddie Hochdorf to swim (modestly dressed J) and eat pizza. Tuliza, a waitress with whom we are acquainted, plus three fellow workers said they wanted to worship with us. Trina gladly gave them the “name” of the congregation here, directions and times of the services and said they would be very welcomed. Trina’s curiosity made her ask Tuliza (who speaks English well) the reason for wanting to worship with us. She said that several weeks ago one of our team members gave her a little calendar with the church name but she had forgotten the name. In the past three years, she has seen us or some of our group at the Coffee Lodge on several occasions and is familiar with us (although there are several other white-skinned groups here also). So, we look forward to seeing them at worship and conducting a Bible study if they agree. May the Lord bless and keep you! Because He Died for All, The Jimmy Gee family
