Dear praying friends and family,
In January we traveled to Kazira (near our old Keza place) for evangelistic meetings. Two 4WD vehicles were full with people and equipment for the 6 hr. drive. The hosting church was thrilled to have some 30 visitors and scrambled to get everything ready. Our 5 days were full with Sunday School, Seminars, Evangelistic meetings, and evening films. We were also able to sell a box of Bibles at a reduced price to many eager believers who were hungry to get a personal Bible.
The rains were persistent and clay-like mud was everywhere. The fellowship among the believers was the highlight, especially for the hosts. They feel a little left out being so far from the other assemblies that are close to Kigoma town.
Two weeks later we were visiting another village assembly (Nkungwe), this one only being about an hour away. Youth leaders from 4 churches were invited to attend a 3-day seminar, and Luke was busy preparing to teach 3 of the sessions. The youth face similar problems like in the Western world, but add to it the poverty and the harsh village life and it creates many more issues.
On the home front, we are grateful for good health, besides a few stomach bugs. Luke has been busy helping his Dad with the sailboat that he is building. They are finishing the last few jobs that need to be done before it is launched. There is still a lot to do but some of it can be done once it is in the water.
Thank you to those of you who pray for us faithfully.
Please continue to pray specifically for:
- the word that was preached and taught, that it would bear fruit in those who heard it.
- those who received Bibles, that they would have a hunger for the Word of God.
- the youth in the churches to stand with integrity and be a Christ-like witness.
- the work that needs to be done on the boat before it can be launched.
Praise:
- Emily's passport is ready! Just needs to be picked up when we go to the big city.
Blessings to you all in Christ,
Luke, Gina, Esther, & Emily Johnson
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