Weekend Report--WATER
Friday was a very interesting day. We began our journey to Mbeya (usually about a four hour drive)by having vehicle trouble just outside of Iringa. We had bought diesel at the Gapco in Iringa. Turns the diesel had been cut with Kerosene and a little water. After our great mechanic friend came with a new fuel filter we hit the road again. Then we had a flat tire. Once the tired was changed we were on our way to the next stop. By now we were way behind our schedule. Probably 20 miles out of Mbeya the Nissan stopped again due to the bad diesel. This time we had to call for a ride to Mbeya from one of Neema's brothers-in-law who is a mechanic. Then we learned that our hotel rooms Mpeli had booked five days earlier were not available. A long time friend of Mpeli's and a new friend of ours, Charles, found us three great rooms. We made it to Mbeya and to our rooms. We cleaned up and headed for Mpeli's mom and dad's for supper and a visit. To finish out our day, we were invited to visit with the the Regional Police Commander, Advocate Nyombi. He had been Regional Commander in Iringa. Mpeli wanted to introduce his father to Mr. Nyombi and for us to meet him. WE had a very enjoyable time and learned that Mr. Nyombi is a farmer at heart. He has been to the US and has had training in the US. He also helped us with finding a room for Saturday night as the Friday night hotel had only rooms for one night.
Saturday morning we headed for Tukuyu to visit Neema's parents. Her father is a great friend, Harry Mwasanjala. Floyd taught pastors and church leaders in the morning while Greg, Becky, and Bonnie visited with the Mwasanjala family. Floyd joined them for lunch. In the afternoon, we visited another church and heard of their vision of a nursery school and youth ministry. We left Tukuyu in late afternoon stopped at our new hotel--changed and went for supper at the pastor of Mpeli's home church. He is great bi-vocational leader. We enjoyed so much being with him and his lovely wife-she was such a joy full of laughter (great cook).
Sunday morning, we headed for Mbaliki Baptist Church for the morning worship. We did notice a little diesel leaking so had a brief visit for repair--thank our lord no major problems. The worship was great. The choir was excellent. One boy danced it seemed like the entire service. We enjoyed a brief visit with Pastor Fred, a DBL board member. Sedeke, our great friend of last week's work and the fence construction in March, invited us for a delicious lunch. His wife made Greg and Floyd, Tanzania coats. Hopefully tomorrow you will see them.
On Saturday, the engineer of the well pump project, Mr. Mziray, called letting us know that he had cleaned the well out --the drilling mud left from the March well drilling was out and the water was pumping clear. He tested the pump and new control box--everything went great. So, tomorrow Monday, we arrive early at the farm to set up the tank, water lines, and begin pumping the water, filling the tank, and distributing the water. We are all anxious and excited with the hope and expectation of seeing the water flow. We thank the Lord for making all of this happen. Our greatest blessing is that He would be glorified and praised.
Apologize for no pictures, but just arrived home from Mbeya. No internet connection there for the blog. So before bed wanted to shoot this basic info out. Pictures will be posted tomorrow.
Again, thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support.
Saturday morning we headed for Tukuyu to visit Neema's parents. Her father is a great friend, Harry Mwasanjala. Floyd taught pastors and church leaders in the morning while Greg, Becky, and Bonnie visited with the Mwasanjala family. Floyd joined them for lunch. In the afternoon, we visited another church and heard of their vision of a nursery school and youth ministry. We left Tukuyu in late afternoon stopped at our new hotel--changed and went for supper at the pastor of Mpeli's home church. He is great bi-vocational leader. We enjoyed so much being with him and his lovely wife-she was such a joy full of laughter (great cook).
Sunday morning, we headed for Mbaliki Baptist Church for the morning worship. We did notice a little diesel leaking so had a brief visit for repair--thank our lord no major problems. The worship was great. The choir was excellent. One boy danced it seemed like the entire service. We enjoyed a brief visit with Pastor Fred, a DBL board member. Sedeke, our great friend of last week's work and the fence construction in March, invited us for a delicious lunch. His wife made Greg and Floyd, Tanzania coats. Hopefully tomorrow you will see them.
On Saturday, the engineer of the well pump project, Mr. Mziray, called letting us know that he had cleaned the well out --the drilling mud left from the March well drilling was out and the water was pumping clear. He tested the pump and new control box--everything went great. So, tomorrow Monday, we arrive early at the farm to set up the tank, water lines, and begin pumping the water, filling the tank, and distributing the water. We are all anxious and excited with the hope and expectation of seeing the water flow. We thank the Lord for making all of this happen. Our greatest blessing is that He would be glorified and praised.
Apologize for no pictures, but just arrived home from Mbeya. No internet connection there for the blog. So before bed wanted to shoot this basic info out. Pictures will be posted tomorrow.
Again, thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support.
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