Hey everyone (Ma, I love you too.... smooches). Everyday... since we stepped off the plane has been amazing and packed with so many things. I can barely take it all in. I will not be able to fully process until I get back home and relax. Sorry, I haven't posted but we spent we went to another village a couple of days ago and then to a city about 6 hours away from Moshi. It was amazing (the ride was crazy though; we spent almost 2 hours on one of the worst rodes I have ever ridden on. we were so tired that we were able to sleep through it... let me rephrase that... some of us slept. we were packed in but it was all worth it with the testimonies that we got the next day at the crusade) We walked around in the village, praying with and encouraging the people that were there. I met one woman who was so excited to have me pray with her. Check the pictures; she is the older woman with the rocks. Actually she breaks rocks by hand and sells them in town to the men responsible for building. I prayed a simple prayer that the Lord would give her strength in her body as well as in her spirit to continue to do the work that she knows how to do. You would be amazed at how people labor here and how much they appreciate the simple things in life....
Yesterday we hosted a women's conference in which we only expected 300 women to show. I guess the Lord thought different because nearly 800 women were present. I preached for the first time and it was amazing. There were 5 other ministers and many women from the church (Maskani Yake --> His Dwelling Place) that the Lord also used to bless the women in Moshi and the surrounding areas. Jesus delivered many, many were saved, we were blessed..... I could go on and on. It was awesome..... :0) Anyways, guys... I have pictures for you. I hope you like. I have taken so many.. Enjoy
Sunday, June 10, 2007
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Our first time cooking Thanksgiving Dinner
Dinner with Kola and his family
Family Reunion
At Ryans after church
Cousins: Shawn, April and Phoebe
Lift every voice and sing
A family that prays together, stays together...
Two of the original aunts...
Just havin fun
We thought it would be fun to act a little silly. All of our other pics are way to cute... Check out how tight my lips are (some of you who know me well will laugh at that :0)
Infant Orphanage
I sat with this little guy nearly the entire time. I played with him and also rocked him to sleep. Please pray that these children will be adopted by loving and God-fearing parents... If I were able, I would adopt him myself but I am not at the time so I ask you all to pray that the Lord would provide him with a home...
Enter His Courts with Praise (June 4)
Lacyndra ministered through dance at church and we were are in awe. Brian and Janine, our team leaders, sang in the background....
Massai women
It took us 3 1/2 hours to get to this village. Another bumpy road but it was all worth it. I am still "syched" about our experience worshipping with these women. Whew!! Although we had to get translators to communicate, I can see that the Lord is definitely interested in all of us having abundant lives. The meeting place of the church was under this humongous tree and they used drums and high pitched voices to sing praises unto God. It was amazing... You will see that word more and more.... :0)
Evangelism in Babati
I prayed with her to recieve strength... she was so grateful
Church today (June 10)
The women clothed us with Kongas today as a sign of thanks for ministering at the Women's conference yesterday. You know I cried. Here is a picture of the konga that I was given. I am seen with Valentina (she is actually not Tanzanian; she's from Rwanda). She is dressed in a beautiful African ensemble that she designed herself.
Women's Conference
The women were blessed. During our break (the conference lasted from 9-6) We were blessed by this sister as she sang and knelt in worship before our King.
End of the semester dinner at Professor Strong's
This meal reminded me of the meals that I received from the Lehman's when I lived with them in Montreal. It was actually pretty good. In the picture there is curry chicken, mixed veggies w/other stuff and something else I can't remember. It was rather deliciouis though. She actually sent me the recipe for the curry. I tried making it when I moved back from Montreal but it tasted exactly like dirt. (I know, I got a whipping for eating dirt when I was little girl). So, I am hoping that I get it right this time with Professor Strong's recipe. :0)
Meet Nikya and Tyliah
These are the younger of the three. Aren't they adorable. Don't let it fool you though. These two can tell you more about yourself than you probably can. :0)
Women's Retreat: "Pulling Down Strongholds" in Sweet Orlando (May 21)
We visited the "Holy Land," a replica of Jeruasalem during Jesus' time. It was an awesome experience. If you ever get the chance to go to Orlando, please visit this hot spot. You'll enjoy it... at least I did! :0)
Thanks to Mother Grace, we all left the retreat feeling revived, renewed, and refreshed. It was a great time of fellowship and growth for everyone.
This was one of the most eye-catching arrangements at the Holy Land. Wouldn't you agree!
Mother Grace and I relaxing after a day at the spa.....
"My soul thirst for the Living God"
