Dear friends and family,
We had a safe trip to Mwanza (northern Tanzania) and back. We barely had time to dust ourselves off after the first day of travel when we visited the church at Kasanda. They had a meal ready for the entire church and then a meeting where Luke spoke. They eagerly bought the few books that Luke brought. The following morning we made our way to Kazira and enjoyed a great time of fellowship with our friends. One man from the previous church wanted to join us for the second meeting so he got to hear Luke's message twice!
Our two nights were spent in our old little house at Keza. It was neat to visit everyone again and get free meals! Esther disappeared for hours on end, she was so excited to be back with her playing buddies. I (Gina) even got to see a World Cup soccer game on "generator night" with 50+ people crowded in front of the solitary TV.
The Lord's protection of us was evident during our time at the big city of Mwanza. Thankfully nothing was stolen, only broken locks in an attempt to get something out of the car. Esther enjoyed the company of her uncle Ben on our long 13 hour drive back to Kigoma.
Lord willing we will drive back up north in a month, this time to Moshi (at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro) for Luke to teach at the Berea Bible College once again. But before we go there we want to visit Luke's brother Jesse and his family in Burundi, only an 8 hour drive from Kigoma.
Please pray for:
-Health and energy for Gina during the last 2 months of pregnancy
-Luke to have time in preparing for teaching at Berea Bible College
-Safety (and comfort=)) in travel
With love in the Spirit,
Luke, Gina and Esther Johnson
With Dr. Steven and his family at Keza
Esther at 3 years and 6 months
Gina at 7 months