Sunday, March 31, 2019

Short Report - March 31

Greetings friends,

Grace and peace to you all. Here's the latest from Tanzania Missions.

The farm is still awaiting badly needed rains. Not only for the sake of the school, but for people across Tanzania, please pray that the Lord will send a healthy rainy season soon.

However, God is still providing a spiritual harvest. Our brother David Bayi reports that there have been four baptisms and a restoration recently at the Kioga church. May God continue to give increase.

We are grieved to mention the passing of two individuals close to the mission. First, we send our sympathies to the family of Ken Upchurch, who passed away earlier this month. Ken was a tremendous friend to the work, and an enthusiastic encourager to missionaries. I have very fond memories of him, as I'm sure that many of you do as well. He will be missed.

We also give prayers of comfort for our brother Ishmael who recently lost his son, Paul. Ishmael keeps the books for the farm, and has proven to be a valuable worker. May God be with both of these good families.

Till all have heard,
Daniel Gaines

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Short Report - March 25

Greetings friends,

Peace and grace to you all.  I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know about some of the latest from Tanzania.

The farm project is coming along.  Corn, beans, and sunflowers came up quickly and now anxiously await the start of rainy season.  In the meantime, the effort to raise broiler chickens received a boost when a local political situation was resolved that had previously been disrupting the supply line.  

In the classroom, students have finished their first quarter of the year and are in the midst of a short course on personal evangelism.  I can't wait to see these men putting this training into use in the Lord's kingdom!

I aim to keep this short and sweet, so I'll close for now.  However, I will write again soon.  Thank you for interest, prayers, and support!

Till all have heard,
Daniel Gaines