Jambo! (Hello) We’d like to share some exciting news--God has opened the door for a team of us to go to Africa! We are planning a trip to Tanzania, East Africa this May/June. It is with eager anticipation that we wait to see what God has in store for us.
Please be in prayer for the entire team as we plan for this trip. We are getting immunizations, applying for passports, learning about the Maasai people and their culture, and learning some basic Swahili phrases. The adventure begins! In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9
May God bless us as He prepares our hearts, minds, souls, and spirits to serve Him and the Tanzanians. May His Word be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Psalm 119:105
The team is made up of 8 members. We are leaving May 27th for two weeks. Our group will be working with Steve McFarland of Key Connections Ministries. This organization provides resources and support to indigenous pastors. We plan on teaching the local pastors using culturally relevant Bible-based video teachings, followed with small group discussions on real life application of the lessons.
Because of our relationship with you, we are inviting you to partner with us in this exciting adventure. Please consider supporting our team with your prayers and/or finances. The cost of this trip is approximately $3,000 per person. The team’s desire is to raise this money no later than May 1st.
If you would like to make a financial donation to help fund our trip, please send a check to the Glenn Park Christian Church. Checks should be made payable to: “Glenn Park Christian Church.” Please specify on your check that this is for the “Tanzania mission trip.” Your gift is tax deductible. You can mail your check to 2757 S. Glenn, Wichita, KS 67217.
We also sincerely covet your prayers as we prepare to leave and also during our time in Tanzania. You can find specific prayer requests under the Prayer Requests link on the home page of this blog.
We pray God’s richest blessings on you as you joyfully participate with us to further His Kingdom.
Asante sana (thank you very much) for joining with us.
Mungu akubariki (God bless you!)
Sincerely,
The Mission Team Members
Ministry to Tanzania, East Africa
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- Connie Dunn believes in pursuing life passionately. She is a wife, mother, writer, and missions enthusiast. She has a heart for prayer and short term missions. She writes devotionals, short stories, and has been published in several compilation books. She is currently laboring with the birth of her first novel.
A touch of humor
A Baptist missionary was walking in Africa when he heard the ominous padding of a lion behind him. "Oh Lord," prayed the missionary, "Grant in Thy goodness that the lion walking behind me is a good Christian lion." And then, in the silence that followed, the missionary heard the lion praying too: "Oh Lord," he prayed, "I thank Thee for the food which I am about to receive."
Thoughts to ponder. . .
"Do all the Good you can
In all the Ways you can
As Long as ever you can
By all the Means you can
In all the Places you can."
~ John Wesley
You have heard my message, and it's been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2
The Missionary Heart:
Cares more than some think is wise
Risks more than some think is safe
Dreams more than some think is practical
Expects more than some think is possible.
~ Poem written by martyred missionary Karen Watson
Above taken from H.I.M. newsletter Nov/Dec 2009
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Resources
- 1. My Missionary Journal ~ A Journal for Preparing, Experiencing and Reflecting on My Mission Trip by Elaine Young McGuire (Hardcover - April 7, 2008)
- Mission Team Prep
Links
- Arusha
- Books about Tanzania
- CDC Government site
- Climate and weather
- Facts and Figures about Tanzania
- In Memory of Marty McFarland
- Joshua Project
- Key Connections Ministries
- Link for Supporters--Sending Missionaries
- Maasai
- Map of Tanzania
- Mission prep resources
- Mission Preparation Material
- Missionary Song Janny Grein
- Music - Tanzanian Christian Songs
- Music - YouTube Video
- Passport Info
- Perspectives on World Missions
- Post Office Passport Services
- Spiritual Warfare Materials
- Swahili books
- Swahili language
- Swahili New Testament Audio
- Tanzania Info
- Tanzania tips
- Travel Security Administration
- Travelers' Info
- Voice of the Martyrs
Glenn Park Africa Mission Team May 2010
This blog is intended as a place where the Glenn Park Mission Team can submit comments, questions, prayer requests, suggestions, etc. as we prepare for our trip to Tanzania. It is also a place where visitors can find out more about how they can participate alongside us either as prayer partners, financial contributors, or encouragers.
Mungu akubariki (God bless you)
Mungu akubariki (God bless you)