Saturday and Sunday: Tanzania Safari Begins
First, my scheduled arrival in Dar Es Salaam was Friday at 6:30 PM. My actual arrival at Frank Mwaisumbe's home in Dar was just a few minutes into Saturday morning.
I met most of the day with Frank and Mpeli Mwaisumbe, founders of Daily Bread Life Ministries, We caught up on what had happened in our families and lives since January. We met regarding future partnerships between Teleios Ministry and DBL Ministries. The main topic of our discussion was the Children’s Home and new farm. We made plans for future ministry groups coming this summer. Frank and Mpeli outlined their plan to develop more detailed plans for the children as they grow older. These life plans involve helping children to discover their opportunities and plan according to the their abilities. In the afternoon, we met Suzanah Raffield of Covenant Community Church, Elba, Alabama. Heavy rains caused difficult traffic in Dar es Salaam to become almost impossible traffic. Frank managed to work around the traffic jams to the Chicken Place. Teleios partners always have the opportunity to enjoy this “hot,” no, “really hot” grilled chicken. After a delicious meal we headed for Frank home.
Sunday
What an exciting Sunday morning worshiping at the Riverside Community Church. Pastor Ephraim Mwamsasu and his wife, Prisca, warmly welcomed us to the church. The church was filled with people. When we arrived they came out of the open air sanctuary and greeted with joyful songs of thanksgiving to God at our coming. The joy of the worship celebration was truly a worship experience in itself. The praise team led in worship through a wide range of music from the very enthusiastic to emtionally charged, intense softness. Pastor Ephriam often joined the praise team and is an excellent worship leader. Suzanah brought greetings from her church and introduced herself to the church. Greetings were brought from Teleios partners around the world. Also greetings were brought from my family and church family. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to see the videos of the worship service. There were over 600 people present in worship with many new worshipers. Pastor Ephriam grew up as an orphan and lived on the streets. His life was transformed as a young man from a very "violent" life to one of joy and hope in Jesus Christ. Now, he and Prisca lead the Riverside church in reaching out in a neighbor filled with those he understands best. The church was filled with young people who left the streets to follow Jesus Christ.
Frank and Mpeli treated us to Sunday dinner at the Indian Ocean. The setting was beautiful and relaxing. Dar es Salaam was cool compared to past visits. After the meal we met Dr. Godbless, yes, his name is GodBless. He, Frank, Mpeli, and Suzanah met to discuss maternal health care in Tanzania. The meeting was arranged by Frank and Mpeli for Suzanah to better under the maternal issues facing Tanzania women. Godbless was an invaluable resource for better understanding the medical situation in Tanzania. He identified two critical issues: equipped medical facilities and trained staff for the facilities.
After the meeting with Dr.Godbless, Mpeli, and the doctor left us for a nights rest. Frank, Suzanah and I walked to a local restaurant specializing in BBQ fresh pork sausage and BBQ pork ribs. Someone had to eat the ribs and sausage. The pork was delicious. We walked back by the light of a beautiful sky and moon. Tomorrow the safari continues to Iringa.
I met most of the day with Frank and Mpeli Mwaisumbe, founders of Daily Bread Life Ministries, We caught up on what had happened in our families and lives since January. We met regarding future partnerships between Teleios Ministry and DBL Ministries. The main topic of our discussion was the Children’s Home and new farm. We made plans for future ministry groups coming this summer. Frank and Mpeli outlined their plan to develop more detailed plans for the children as they grow older. These life plans involve helping children to discover their opportunities and plan according to the their abilities. In the afternoon, we met Suzanah Raffield of Covenant Community Church, Elba, Alabama. Heavy rains caused difficult traffic in Dar es Salaam to become almost impossible traffic. Frank managed to work around the traffic jams to the Chicken Place. Teleios partners always have the opportunity to enjoy this “hot,” no, “really hot” grilled chicken. After a delicious meal we headed for Frank home.
Sunday
What an exciting Sunday morning worshiping at the Riverside Community Church. Pastor Ephraim Mwamsasu and his wife, Prisca, warmly welcomed us to the church. The church was filled with people. When we arrived they came out of the open air sanctuary and greeted with joyful songs of thanksgiving to God at our coming. The joy of the worship celebration was truly a worship experience in itself. The praise team led in worship through a wide range of music from the very enthusiastic to emtionally charged, intense softness. Pastor Ephriam often joined the praise team and is an excellent worship leader. Suzanah brought greetings from her church and introduced herself to the church. Greetings were brought from Teleios partners around the world. Also greetings were brought from my family and church family. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to see the videos of the worship service. There were over 600 people present in worship with many new worshipers. Pastor Ephriam grew up as an orphan and lived on the streets. His life was transformed as a young man from a very "violent" life to one of joy and hope in Jesus Christ. Now, he and Prisca lead the Riverside church in reaching out in a neighbor filled with those he understands best. The church was filled with young people who left the streets to follow Jesus Christ.
Frank and Mpeli treated us to Sunday dinner at the Indian Ocean. The setting was beautiful and relaxing. Dar es Salaam was cool compared to past visits. After the meal we met Dr. Godbless, yes, his name is GodBless. He, Frank, Mpeli, and Suzanah met to discuss maternal health care in Tanzania. The meeting was arranged by Frank and Mpeli for Suzanah to better under the maternal issues facing Tanzania women. Godbless was an invaluable resource for better understanding the medical situation in Tanzania. He identified two critical issues: equipped medical facilities and trained staff for the facilities.
After the meeting with Dr.Godbless, Mpeli, and the doctor left us for a nights rest. Frank, Suzanah and I walked to a local restaurant specializing in BBQ fresh pork sausage and BBQ pork ribs. Someone had to eat the ribs and sausage. The pork was delicious. We walked back by the light of a beautiful sky and moon. Tomorrow the safari continues to Iringa.
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