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Grace and peace to you friends. 2020 has started out with very abundant rains in Tanzania.   Rain is a blessing, but I think my Tanzanian brethren are ready for a little break from that particular blessing!  However, the weather didn't stop the church at Lerai from hosting their own campaign, with aid from their nearby sister congregations.  The campaign resulted in 3 new souls being added to the church.  We rejoice with the angels in heaven over these precious sheep.  In just a couple of days, I will be traveling to Tanzania, along with my daughter, Abby.  We ask for your prayers for a safe journey and a productive visit.  I'll fill you in on all the details of how it went when we return!   The Duncan family has announced their intention to move back to the USA at the end of March, after spending the past couple of years helping the farm at ACSOP and the church at Kisongo is many ways.  We're grateful for their service and wish them the very best.  Phillip is looking for an employment opportunity when he returns and would welcome any leads that you might have.  Let's pray for a smooth transition for him and his family.  Coming back home is a more difficult process than most people realize. Student Spotlight:  Emanuel Goliama Today's student spotlight features class president, Emanuel Goliama.  Emanuel has a wife and three children.  He comes to us from the Dodoma region in Tanzania where he preached for the Miyuji congregation.  His experiences with some ACSOP alumni convinced him to seek to further his education where they did.  After graduating, he plans to continue preaching the gospel of Christ and standing for the truth. Expressing gratitude in his own words, he wants to say:  "As we are here in school we do not pay anything for the knowledge we get here. Further we get support for other needs.  Most of time that support helps our family back home. I, myself, say thank you so much to everyone who does something to make sure we learn and go back home to the job of evangelism.  You do a good thing. and mostly you give us a lesson of how to do in the church as Christians.  So as you support us...  (1) You push the gospel message to go on, (2) You build the kingdom of God, and (3) you obey the word of God.  So thank you so much!" Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Director Tanzania Missions

2019 Year in Review

Grace and Peace to you friends. I hope that the holiday season was enjoyable for you, and that you are ready to take on the new year!  This is a good time to offer you a quick review of some of the highlights of the last year for Tanzania Missions.  YEAR IN REVIEW:   In 2019...  The Andrew Connelly School of Preaching had 30 undergraduate students.  20 students successfully completed their bachelor's degrees 2 students earned a master's degree 5 campaigns were conducted in the Arusha area 216 lost souls were baptized for the remission of their sins  167 erring souls were restored 1,149 bible studies were conducted 3 whole congregations were restored 2 camps were hosted at ACSOP (Future Preacher Training Camp & Tanzania Christian Camp) The camps take place each December.  There were 44 students at this year's Future Preacher Training Camp.  They were taught how to lead in worship services, conduct Bible studies, and other Christian leadership skills. Tanzania Christian Camp has a more traditional youth camp format.  TCC had 127 campers this year, and 16 of them were baptized during the week! As you can see, the Lord has been at work in powerful ways in East Africa.  Thank you for your encouragement and support during 2019.  Join with me in praying for an even better 2020 for the Lord's work in Tanzania. One great need that we have for this year is for more monthly supporters.  Could you add Tanzania Missions to your monthly budget if it isn't already a part?  Do you have anyone that you could recommend the work to?  Let me know!  Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Director Tanzania Missions P.S.  Also let me know if your congregation would like for us to visit this year.  I'd be glad to get you on the schedule for a presentation.

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