Short Report

 

Grace and Peace to you friends.  Recently, Charles Mwanga and Ahimidiwe Kimaro, the local directors of the Andrew Connally School of Preaching (BVBII-Arusha), had the chance to visit America.  Below are Ahimidiwe’s reflections on the trip: ACSOP Directors trip to US. “I thank God for been with us in all the time that we had in America and taking us back home safe. Also I will not forget brothers who have been a big help for us and took us where we were supposed to be. “Our intension in traveling to the US was to give thanks to the churches, brothers and sister, for the fact that they have been supporting ACSOP and evangelism efforts without even knowing any local people. This is an encouragement for me when you are trusted that much. I know there some we could not reach due to the time limit but perhaps God will provide another time one day and bring our gratitudes to you. Philippians 1:3–8 (NKJV): “3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; 7 just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace. 8 For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.” “We were able to reach many churches, schools and many leaders of the church. in different states. For instance, Mission Group at Freed-Hardeman University, Huntingdon church, leaders at Shady Grove church in Missouri, South Green St. church Kentucky, Hoover Church, Maysville church, elders and other leaders of Union Grove at ClevelandTn, West Side church in  Salem,  Virginia, Burn Flat church, 2nd and Adams church in Oklahoma, College Station elders and deacons in Texas, Keller TX, Tyler TX, Henderson TX, Longview, TX Faulkner University and many other brothers and sisters around places we visited. “Its hard to me to believe how these brothers were happy and appreciative to see us in their congregation. The positive minds and true love motivated these brothers and churches to show hospitality to us all. Some have used their extra time to make sure we are comfortable there. I have learn many things on this trip, one of it is “try to your level best to trust others even if out of their sight”. Some of these brothers have a great faith on us and the ACSOP although have never being there or see any local people by sending money over. That is a great faith. “Special thanks to some of our brothers who made this possible, Sidney Aultman and His family, (Hoover church elders) Daniel Gaines and his family, John Hall and his family, Michael Pruett from Huntngdon church, Brad Whinery and his wife. May God bless you for your extra time to Lord’s work in Tanzania” In His Work. Ahimidiwe Kimaro Glad our brothers could visit, and glad they made it safely back home!  Be praying for the upcoming campaign season, as there will be a full slate of visitors going to Tanzania to work for the Lord there.  I look forward to telling you all about that soon! Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Mission Coordinator Tanzania Missions Would you like to leave a legacy of world evangelism in your estate?  Talk to me about the Tanzania Legacy Fund and learn how you can help fund preacher training until the Lord returns!

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February Short Report

 

Grace and peace to you friends.  Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being a part of the graduation ceremony for the Kilimanjaro Bible School.  Today, I would like to let Josephat Massawe tell you about it in his own words: “Today was a very good day for the Kilimanjaro Bible School graduates, and the church in Moshi as both worked together to make sure that the graduation ceremony was successful.  Let it be known that, since 2008 Kilimanjaro Bible School graduation ceremonies have been taking of place  at the Andrew Connally School preaching. [But this year we brought the graduation ceremony back to Kilimanjaro Bible School to be able to promote and advertise the school around  the area it exists.] “We thank God that our dream has come true today. We have had more than 100 people from various different places who came to witness graduation ceremony of their relatives and friends. We have received more 10, applicants for admission at KBS after the ceremony was over today. “We were also very encouraged by the presence of Daniel Gaines who was our key note speaker at the graduation. Many people were blessed with the message he delivered.  Ahimidiwe, Charles and Michael from ACSOP showed us great cooperation, and we thank them for remarks they gave to to the students and all the guests.  Without forgetting Noel Stafford who gave powerful closing remarks that motivated graduation attendees want join the school.  Evance and Tumaini  have also been  mentoring and teaching the students.Their labor was not in vain as their work was remembered, and the students  offered them some gifts.   “I know there is a huge cloud of people who have always been working behind the scene to make all these happen.  We thank  for their involvement and support. We are looking forward to great improvement of our school.  Any congregation, individuals, that would like to partner with us  is greatly appreciated and welcome.” In His Service, Josephat. Don’t forget to check out a few pictures of the event below. Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Mission Coordinator Tanzania Missions

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A Last Look Back at 2023

 

Grace and Peace to you friends.      What an amazing year it has been for the Lord’s work in East Africa!  We want to thank you for your interest and support that has helped to make these things possible.  Here’s a brief overview of some of the highlights that I think you’ll find encouraging.   Evangelism:  471 baptisms  376 restorations  7 New Church Plants  7 Restored congregations  Preacher Training:  28 bachelor’s students at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching    12 master’s students   5 students in the Cy Stafford School of Leadership  Launched the Tanzania Legacy Endowment Fund  Bible Schools:  5 students at Arusha Bible School  12 students at Kisongo Bible School  7 students at Kilimanjaro Bible School  8 students at Endamararieki Bible School  Edification:  89 Seminars  2 Camps – (Tanzania Christian Camp – 210 campers and 20+ baptisms) and Future Preacher Training Camp   1 Lectureship – Tanzania Leadership Conference   Equipping:  Built church buildings for Meserani, Atomic Njiro, Misungwi and Endamararieki,  Built an office and classrooms for Endamararieki  Built toilets for Mahahaa        We praise God for what He is doing!  I constantly marvel at the ways that He works.  I hope that this is encouraging for you too.  As we look forward to seeing what He has in store for 2024, let me make you aware of some needs for the coming year, in case you are interested in participating  financially. 2024 Wishlist:  Endowment Funding - Lump sum gifts to the Tanzania Legacy Fund is a great way to make a contribution that keeps on giving. Increased monthly support - We’re looking for partners than can help us increase the mission’s monthly support by $1,000.  Can you be a monthly contributor? $5,000 Land for the Kahama congregation  $4,000 fence, chairs, and water for the Mereraini congregation.  $4,000 building expansion for the Runzewe congregation.   $1000 for printing of WVBS cards in Swahili   As always, our biggest need is for your prayers.  We absolutely cannot thank you enough for laboring with us in your prayers.  Those prayers are making a difference, and I’m confident that God is hearing and responding to them.   Please keep it up throughout the year!   Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Mission Coordinator Tanzania Missions

November Short Report

 

Grace and Peace to you friends.  I hope that you are all enjoying this time of year.  I did want to take the opportunity to share with you an update about our recent graduation at the Andrew Connally School of Preaching.  Ahimidiwe Kimaro shares this description with us:    ACSOP GRADUATION REPORT          “ I would like to give thanks to God and every one that is reading this report. I would like to share with you a short blessing that God blessed us with through you. The eighteenth of this month was a great day after over five hundred people showed up for the graduation of our successful graduates. This year we had twenty one graduates students from the Andrew Connally School of Preaching. Apart from that we had seven graduates from sister school which  under the church also, Kisongo Bible school and Arusha Bible school. We thank brother Sid Aultman who came representing the Hoover church and all brothers and sisters who are dearly supporting this school. We thank brother Sid for His great speech as keynote speaker. Please read the small quote from the reception schedule which was spoken by school director.            ‘On behalf of the staff and faculty of the Andrew Connally School of Preaching, we would like to express our appreciation for your attendance at this year’s graduation ceremony. As this group of graduates makes the transition from the safety of the classroom to the battlefield for souls we ask that you join us in praying for their continued faithfulness and diligence in the Lord’s Kingdom. The task before them is the most noble and yet the most difficult.            ‘We also want to take the opportunity to offer our gratitude to the hundreds of brethren that have sacrificed their time and their money to fund every aspect of this school. We operate 100% by the contributions of brethren who love and care about the Kingdom. We thank God for their selflessness.’ “One of the graduates is an elder from Temeke church in Dar es Salaam. The church is benefited by her leaders seeking  more  knowledge from the respected school. The elder from Temeke is one of the elders that helped the church to go next level in Dar es Salaam. When I was interviewing him I realized there is a great growth in him and he testified that there are many good new things that he learned from school.    “Also we enjoyed having one of the graduates coming to us from the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver. We are honored that Bear Valley school in Denver has trusted us to continue and enhance the educational experiences of two of their students this semester.  In this case Naomi Racine gradated and was able to walk with our regular students.  Another BVBI student, Gabriel Nichols, also joined us for a portion of his education.  We love having these international partnerships. “Please in your daily prayers remember us and this work,  thank you very much for reading and supporting this work.” I appreciate these good words from Ahimidiwe.  As we wrap up another school year, I’d also like to take the opportunity to thank our directors of the school of preaching (Ahimidiwe and Charles), as well as our bible school directors (Desdery, Shadrack, and Josephat) for their work in leading our schools.  I am thankful for their service and efforts.  While I’m offering thanks, let me also mention gratitude for the Hoover church for their oversight and dedication to the work, and Bear Valley for their academic partnership.  We’re all thankful for YOU, the supporters and interested parties who offer prayers, financial support, and encouragement!  Most of all, we’re thankful for our Lord who gives us purpose and hope.  May all things be done for His glory! Till all have heard, Daniel Gaines Mission Coordinator Tanzania Missions

Donations Can Be Made Out To: "Hoover Church of Christ" - be sure to mention TANZANIA MISSIONS in the Memo line and  Send To: 3248 LORNA RD. HOOVER, AL 35216