Short Report 2/8

Grace and Peace to you friends.     The past few weeks have been extremely eventful in our lives.  My daughter, Abby, accompanied me on a road trip across Tanzania.  Along with Phillip, Isaac, and Selena, we were able to visit 13 church meeting places and meet with representatives of 22 congregations.  Even though it required about 56 exhausting hours in the truck, it was a great blessing to visit with these brethren.  I had never been to most of these locations, so it was good for me to see their environments and hear about their needs and challenges.  It also gave us the chance to discuss some important plans and strategies for the future of these congregations.  These brethren received us enthusiastically.  One even described it as his "dream come true" that we had visited.  This speaks to their desire to feel like they are connected to the larger body of Christ rather than being isolated and unnoticed.        Abby had prepared children's bible school kits with a binder of material and some school supplies donated by the South Green Street Church of Christ.  At each stop, she gave the kits to the local teachers and provided training in how to use the material.  On several occasions, she was also able to demonstrate with the children of the congregation assembled for a special class.  One teacher remarked, "I have been desperately searching for aids for bible class, and God has answered my prayers."        We got back to the USA just in time to head to Henderson, TN to represent Tanzania Missions at the Freed-Hardeman Lectures.  It was a great week of networking and Bible study.  It is encouraging to know that even in this wicked world, there are so many wonderful works going on!   Speaking of wonderful works, take a minute to look at this summary of what happened among all of Bear Valley's international schools last year.  God is good every day.   Before I close, I do want to remind you that we have a tremendous need for more monthly supporters.  Could you help?  Could you refer us with a recommendation to someone else that might be in a position to help?  I would love to come and visit with you in person about the amazing things that God is doing in East Africa! Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Director Tanzania Missions

Short Report 1/14

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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Short Report 12/10

Grace and Peace to you friends. Today, I would like to share with you some words about our recent graduation from our Logistics Director, Charles Mwanga:      " For many years, the Lord has been blessing His Kingdom through your generosity and prayers. We have been able to train men from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Congo, Zambia and even this time South Sudan. Countless souls will one day be in Heaven just because people like you cared for the lost souls. THANK YOU SO MUCH.      '“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”(2 Timothy 2:2).      "This is the motto of our school. It has been a blessed year here at Andrew Connally School of Preaching as we have been celebrating the graduation of 26 graduates. This year we have had graduates from the Masters Class, the Bachelor Degree class and a Certificate of Biblical Studies from the Arusha Bible School. I would like to take this opportunity to ask you to pray for all our graduates as they are starting their new journey in the ministry.      "This year’s class was a Swahili Class, men from over twenty congregations were able to finish their studies. We thank God for both them and their families for supporting them in this journey. These are committed men and women who were ready to sacrifice their lives for two years of study. THANK YOU SO MUCH.      "Again, we thank you so much for your support and prayers. Please keep us in your prayers as we are beginning our youth camps this coming two weeks." I also wanted to share with you the heartwarming involvement of these two little boys.  What a wonderful example they are!  May they continue to have their hearts in the right place as they grow up.   Today's student spotlight is on this year's valedictorian, Yohana Mwanjile:      Yohana (41) has been married to his wife, Elizabeth, since 2014.  The are members of the Temeke congregation in Dar es Salaam.  They have two little girls, Upendo (5) and Marietta (3).  Having a Muslim father and a Lutheran mother, Yohanna was baptized into Christ in 1999.       After graduation, Yohana plans to begin planting churches in villages in rural Tanzania.      His message to you is:  "I would like to give back thanks to you for your heavily contributions which assist us to have this opportunities of studying for a Bachelor degree of Biblical studies. I and My family really appreciate your work of sponsorship. We have nothing to repay you but Almighty God will always fulfill your pocket .My prayer is for you to be prosperous both physically and spiritually forever. May God bless you all and your activities that enable you to sponsor Tanzania Mission."  Join with me in praying for the ministries of Yohana and his fellow graduates!  I also want to express appreciation for the outstanding faculty at ACSOP.  Their work is priceless! Until all have heard, Daniel Gaines Tanzania Missions