January Short Report

 

Grace and Peace to you friends.  I hope that your year is off to a great start!  Today I’d like to offer you some highlights from the past year and an update on the special request that was made last month.   2024 By the Numbers Bible Training 21 Total Undergraduate students at ACSOP  6 Bachelor’s Degrees Earned 12 Total Graduate students  4 Master’s Degrees Earned   6 Total Cy Stafford School of Leadership students  4 Graduate of the Cy Stafford School of Leadership (Alpha Class) 3 Kisongo Bible School students  Evangelism 483 Baptisms    4 New Congregations 2 Restored Churches  302 Restorations   107 Seminars 1 Lectureship Camps 216 campers at Tanzania Christian Camp 19 Baptisms 75 Campers at Future Preachers Training Camp So many wonderful things happened in the Lord’s service in Tanzania this year, but I have to say that one of my favorite moments was seeing the first graduating class of the Cy Stafford School of Leadership.  Our team has been working toward that goal for several years now, and it is thrilling to see it beginning to produce.  I’m proud that two of our very first graduates are the co-directors of ACSOP, Charles and Ahimidiwe.  They’ve had the opportunity to learn and model leadership at the same time, and their involvement demonstrates the confidence that we have in the new program. I also wanted to give you an update on the special request that we sent out regarding funds to build a new facility for an orphanage that is run by one of our alumni.  We let you know that there was a need for $72,000 more to be able to complete the project.  I was totally blown away by the resounding way that you responded!  You have already pledged ALL of the funds needed to reach that goal! As I have mentioned in every missions presentation that I have given in the past 12 years, Tanzania Missions has four pillars: Evangelism, Preacher Training, Benevolence, and Edification.  So much good happened last year in each of those areas, and this year is already looking even better!   Thank you for being a part of the team through your prayers, support, participation, and encouragement. May God bless you! Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Mission Coordinator Tanzania Missions