In this blog I write mostly about the work we do. If you'd like to get some insights about our daily life here in Tanzania, see Paula's journal entry for May HERE.
"Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another." John 13:34
The "Tie That Binds" is our mutual love for the LORD and his Word. This love for the Lord Jesus and for one another was on full display during our recent visitation to the churches of the Kenyan Church of the Lutheran Confession (KCLC). Pastor Jeremia and I, along with visiting missionary Todd Ohlmann, met in Nairobi to travel by Land Rover to Etago, Kenya. There we visited with the leaders and members. Our Sunday worship service at St. David's Academy was uplifting for all. Missionary Ohlmann was the preacher, and the children sang several songs.
Along with a number of pastors from Etago our Land Rover was full for the 5-hour trip to the Moi's Bridge area. There we had a 2-day pastoral conference and convention. I presented on the distinctive teachings of a confessional Lutheran church, and Todd Ohlmann presented on the interpretation of parables and the meaning of the "Kingdom of God." We also heard reports from KCLC officers, and made progress in updating the KCLC Constitution. These KCLC members rarely have the opportunity for fellowship, and this event was a great benefit for all, to gain wisdom from God's Word and to firm up the "Tie that Binds."
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Following the trip, we are now finishing up the final two weeks of Wittenberg Seminary classes here in Arusha, prior to the June break. I will be visiting with family, preaching and presenting at several congregations, and attending the CLC General Pastoral Conference, June 17-19. Both Paula and I return to Tanzania, God willing, on July 1.
