Tales of Tanzania
From Global Lutheran Outreach missionarie Cheryl Kruckemeyer (serving in Tanzania) :
Installation and Celebration Ceremony Reverend Yohanna Nzelu, Assistant Bishop
We recently celebrated a joyous occasion in honoring Rev. Nzelu for his appointment as assistant to Bishop Makala!. Choirs from Mwanza, Kahama, and different areas filled the church with wonderful hymns of praise and celebration. Friends, family, and staff members filled the cathedral to overflowing literally, making use of the tented area provided outside. The ceremony began promptly at 9:00 a.m. and continued until after 3:00 p.m. — a memorable and happy occasion for all!
The staff and students at Mwadui Lutheran Secondary School also held a ceremony to honor Rev. Nzelu. A little less formal occasion, but equal in celebration, Bishop Makala and Happy Gorum joined us for the event. The students especially enjoyed the music and dancing following the fun event. (Videos of students and teachers dancing are posted on Facebook @Tales of Tanzania)
“Forgive us our trespasses, as He forgives us. . . “
Prayer moves mountains. I believe your prayers for protection against malaria and other life- threatening diseases here are
being heard and answered. I know that if you agree with me in prayer for change to these cultural practices that are harmful to the mental, emotional and physical health of these children, He will hear and answer. Some teachers have stopped this practice already, but a few continue with the beatings and it is tolerated. Upcoming meetings among the school board and leadership here will again address this issue, as lasting change for this campus is desired. Your prayers for permanent change and elimination of student beatings will be heard, and in His sovereign timing, the Lord will answer.
Williamson Diamond Mine/ Petra Diamonds
The existence of this community, Mwadui, depends almost solely on the diamond mine here. There are some farmers and livestock owners, teachers, and a few shop owners, but all are connected to the mine for their livelihood. The mine closed operations April 2020 when the Covid-19 threat closed schools and many business operations. It has not reopened. Lawsuits, operational costs vs. production revenue, government intervention, and various challenges continue to plague mine owners and delay start-up. Workers are left “in the dark” about when, or if, it will reopen. Each month a meeting is held only to inform staff that work has been postponed again for another month. This is definitely worrisome for this community, but workers remain patient and eager to return to work. I am told a similar situation occurred in past years, and operations returned to normal after a shorter non-operational period.
Home for Vulnerable Children
The home for children at risk is complete and ready for them to move into their new home. We are awaiting final authorization from Tanzania’s Ministry of Health, and then at least 7 of these children will reside here immediately. St. John Lutheran Church in Bingen, Indiana has fully funded the new building construction and provided the funds needed for the first year’s provisions of 16 children. What an awesome gift from this generous congregation. Many thanks you and to our God for this wonderful blessing.
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