Sunday with Real Man of Faith

Sunday we had the privilege to worship with a great church planter, James Mwaisumbe, Mpeli’s father.  He planted many church’s in the Mbeya area and continues to pastor and develop churches today.   There really needs to be book written about his adventures.   

We enjoyed worshipping at Kanisala Baptist Church on the outskirts of Mbeya on the Tukuyu road.   The work is eight years old and continues to grow.   Yesterday they held a fundraiser to provide electricity for the church building.   Mpeli had invited several of our friends to join with us.   When the fund raising was over enough had been committed to provide electricity.  Also, there will be a gathering in October as well—a goat and big bag of rice was donated for the celebration.  

The picture with Neema in the front and ladies in the background tells a story.  Three older women we sitting together during the worship.  They seemed not to happy at first with the singing.  Then the praise choir came out and started singing and dancing.  Smiles broke across their faces and the oldest one of them stood up.   She was clapping and moving as she praised God.  

In the afternoon, we rested before going to James Mwaisumbe to visit and to share supper together.   We a great African meal.   In fact, rice, greens, chicken, and beef stew does not sound that unique to most of you.   The very sweet bananas and great avocados added an African touch.  

Two unretired Baptist pastors share together.
Kenny Owen and James Mwaisumbe