Our team’s steadfastness with robust Biblical teaching at MBI and Hope Royal School continues as we are in the final days of the mission in Tanzania. The inductive Bible study curriculum has transitioned to a practical lesson in expository preaching and effectively preparing a message for sermons as the students are poised to engage with the local churches they serve in. The women’s conference was rich with a time of worship as well as constructing quilted handbags and beautiful leather coin purses. The men and their spouses also had a joint lesson on building a healthy marriage within the context of ministry life. The response was very positive because these issues are common within the culture where most local church pastors are not supported financially by the church they serve at, creating unique challenges both in maintaining a sustainable income which can directly affect the pastor families. It is encouraging to see the participants and students not only sharing in fellowship as the body of Christ, but also they are receiving truth and direction in life from teachers who are full of zeal as they share God’s very word which we pray will have a multiplying effect for generations to come. Finally, the students at Hope Royal received an additional lesson on Micah 6:8– “To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” This time was ended with a painting project which the students can take home with them. There is evidence that the Lord is present in this place and we praise His name for provision, for safety, for sustenance and for the endurance necessary to continue on.
