Short Report 1/18

 

Grace and Peace to you friends.  I hope this note finds you and your loved ones well.  Even though things are getting chilly in the US, below the equator it is summer time!  That means summer camps!  Here in the description from Charles Mwanga about the recent camps hosted at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching:      "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverb 22:6). This is a direct command from the Lord, sometimes people tend to take it as an opinion but that is not what the Lord intended it to be. If we want a better family, society, Church and even nation, we ought to follow this command accordingly. That’s why here at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching we have the following:      "FUTURE PREACHER TRAINING CAMP: This is the camp hosted and conducted by the staff of ACSOP for the purpose of helping young people to grow to the full ability of teaching and preaching the word of God. This camp has trained for years numberless youth who are now in schools, universities and even jobs out there but are helping their congregations on teaching and preaching. This past year we have had a privilege to host 55 campers who were taught how to become an effective preacher through the theme, “WHAT DOES THE CHURCH NEED?” They were instructed on how the Church needs: The Bible, Jesus, Godly youth, Sound Preachers, A vision for the future, and so many other topics which helped the youth to see the important of sticking only to the Bible and not fables or modernism. The youth did a very good work in this camp, please join us in praying for them as they continue with this fire which has been started in them.       "TANZANIA CHRISTIAN CAMP: This is another way which ACSOP is helping the Church here to “train up a child.” This year we had 122 campers from around the Arusha area. This camp includes both boys and girls from the age of 13 years to 24 years. In this camp we taught them about the importance of the “SPIRITUAL HEALTH,” This included: Spiritual Healing, Proper Spiritual Diet, Exercise Yourself Spiritually and Keep a Healthy Mind. Youth were strengthened and grew through the teachings presented by experienced teachers. We thank God for both men and women from the brotherhood who were willing to come and help in training up these kids, May the Lord of grace bless you beyond measure.     "From both of these camps we were able to baptize 15 souls!   These are youth who have seen the truth of God’s word and decided to obey it. This could have not been possible if it was not through your support, prayers and love towards the people of East Africa especially Tanzania. We thank you so much. Many will one day be in heaven just because you chose to support this wonderful work. May the Lord continue to bless you in this new year so that you can continue to support His work. THANK YOU SO MUCH. To Him be all the glory both now and forever."      Would your congregation like to hear more about the work in Tanzania, and how they can be involved?  I would love to come visit!   Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Mission Coordinator Tanzania Missions

Short Report 1/4

 

Grace and Peace to you friends.  On behalf of the team at Tanzania Missions, I want to wish you a happy and prosperous new year!  Last year brought a great many challenges that none of us anticipated, and we are hopeful for a return to normalcy this year.  However, despite those challenges, God still did some great things in Tanzania.  I want to give you a snapshot of some of those things.    YEAR IN REVIEW  2020 The Andrew Connelly School of Preaching had 24 undergraduate students.  8 students successfully completed their bachelor's degrees 4 students earned a master's degree 239 lost souls were baptized for the remission of their sins (58 from student evangelism) 129 erring souls were restored 1 congregation rescued from vanishing 2 camps were hosted at ACSOP (Future Preacher Training Camp and Tanzania Christian Camp) 1 lectureship hosted (Tanzania Leadership Conference) $6,000 raised for COVID relief in Tanzania   As you can see, the Lord has been at work in powerful ways in East Africa.  Thank you for your encouragement and support during 2020.  Join with me in praying for an even better 2021 for the Lord's work in Tanzania.   One great need that we have for this year is for more monthly supporters.  With congregations suffering economically during this pandemic, some of our supporters have had to cut their support.  Could you help us recover that support by adding 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 Tanzania Missions Recent Baptism at Moshi

Short Report 12/4

 

Grace and Peace to you friends.       I hope that this note finds you and your family doing well.  We are happy to share with you that our 2020 school year at ACSOP has successfully been completed.  When COVID first hit, we didn't know if this was going to be possible, but through God's providence we made it!  Let me share with you the words of one of the school directors, Charles Mwanga:       “Then King David went in and sat before the Lord; and he said: “who am I, O Lord God? And what is my house, that you have brought me this far? (2 Samuel 7:18) These are words of thanks giving spoken by King David as he is appreciating all that the Lord has done to him. The year 2020 has been nothing but “a year,” the world has been tested and tried in many ways on being COVID 19, everything was shut down at the beginning of the year and through God’s mercies and grace, we were able to open back and continue with our normal schedules, “WE THANK GOD SO MUCH.” One among many blessings was the school to return back to it’s normal scheduled. Due to this we were able to finish up our annual teaching schedule and yesterday we had our graduation.      "It was a great moment to witness students from Uganda, Kenya, USA and Tanzania finishing their studies here at Andrew Connally School of Preaching, both Arusha Bible School and Kilimanjaro Bible school also had their graduates present. It was a blessing to see students graduating for Master’s, Bachelor’s and Certificates in Biblical Studies. We thank God for these men and women who devoted their lives for two years to study God’s word. We pray that they will use the knowledge for the furtherance of the Kingdom. Many souls will one day be in heaven because of these people. This is something to THANK God for.      "We also thank God for all those who have given themselves so that these men can have a great time in school as they are studying God’s word. Your supports and prayers have been a great help to us. The school could have not been able to operate without your financial support. We know this are tough times but still you were ready to continue supporting this work (2 Corinthians 8:1-4), THANK YOU SO MUCH. Your labor is not in vain, the Lord Himself will bless you beyond measure.      "Please keep our graduates and the remaining students in your prayers as they are traveling back to their homes, pray for us also as we continue to work for Him here in Arusha. To God be all the glory both now and forever, Amen."      Let me add to Charles' words by mentioning that this graduation featured 4 students from Master's program, 8 students receiving their Bachelor's degrees, and 7 students have completed their train from the Arusha and Kilimanjaro Bible Schools.  Great training is happening on all different levels to bless the Lord's kingdom in East Africa.       As you are preparing your budgets for 2021, we request that you consider adding Tanzania Missions to the list of works that you support if you don't already.  If you are a current supporter, then we hope that you will continue that support in the new year.  If you are interested in receiving a presentation about the work, then I would love to visit with you!  Just reach out to me at daniel-gaines@hotmail.com so we can coordinate the visit.       Let's continue to pray together for God to bless this important work!

Short Report 11/6

 

Grace and Peace to you friends.       Ready for a distraction from all of the election chaos?  Let me share with you some news from the Lord's work in Tanzania.  This will be much more pleasant to think about!  Recently I've heard news of at least 19 baptisms and 17 restorations from our brothers in Tanzania.  That's the kind of counting that is edifying to do!  Some of those baptisms came at the brand new congregation in the Mesarani village.  For those of you who have visited Tanzania, Mesarani is the area where the Snake Park is.  The Kisongo church has helped to plant this new congregation, and their members have been making weekly efforts at evangelizing this neighboring community.        Meanwhile, the students at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching continue their studies.  The first-year students are just finishing up a course on the Intertestimental Period, that 400-year period of scriptural silence after the close of the Old Testament that forms the background and setting for the events of the New Testament.  Next door, the second-year students are wrapping up a course on The Preacher's Work, which is a very practical study that plays an important role in preparing an effective evangelist.  Speaking of students, let's turn our spotlight to let you meet one of our second-year students who will be graduating soon: Student Spotlight - Isaya Fredy Mwainyekule Isaya was raised in a family from a charismatic denomination.  From the Kyusa tribe, he was one of seven children in his family.  An ACSOP alumnus taught Isaya the gospel in 2012, and forever changed his life. Now Isaya dreams of being a church planter as he serves God with the rest of his days.      Here's what Isaya wants to say to you, "Knowing the pure doctrine was my dream, and now it has been fulfilled.  So I really thank all who support this school from the deepest part of my heart, and I pray that God will continue to fill you, with spiritual and physical blessings according to His will."      I join Isaya in being thankful to all of you who give of your resources and through your prayers to make the mission work in Tanzania possible.  If you would like to hear an in-person report about the work, then reply to this email and let me know.  I would love to come and visit your congregation!   Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Director Tanzania Missions