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 April HERE.
Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John were successful fishermen by trade. They possessed boats and nets, and even had hired help for the family business. They had homes and relatives, and we know that Peter was married. Yet at the call of Jesus, they left everything and began a 3-year training course led by the master Teacher and Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth. When the Lord called on them to "follow Me," they saw in this their opportunity to gain a better treasure than earthly gain. They may not have realized it at the time, but this path would take them on the the dark road to Jesus' cross, to the bright victory of His resurrection, and to the gracious outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. From there they would embark on careers to "make disciples of all nations," which would take them on their own journey from cross to crown.
This call and journey is shared by the students at Wittenberg seminary who are heeding Jesus' invitation to "follow Me" into service as pastors in Tanzania and Kenya. Some are barely high school graduates, others have wives and children, but all are preparing to take life's journey from cross to crown, in service to the Savior who served them first. God willing, they will cast the net of the Gospel of the crucified and risen Christ in order to "catch" men, women, and children for the kingdom of God. Their net will be the message of God's saving grace, as found in His inspired Holy Scriptures. Please pray for them as they learn of the Savior and His Word in order to cast this net in a lifetime of public ministry!
For brief biographies of Wittenberg's future "fishers of men," with photos, click HERE.
Some other recent photos:
To see a brief video of singing during Ambureni worship, click HERE.
Paula and I are preparing to return to the U.S. for the month of June; we'll visit family and I'll attend the CLC Convention. We're also taking a western trip to give missions presentations at the following CLC churches. If you're in the area, we'll look forward to seeing you!
- Friday, June 5 - Devotion and presentation at Berea, Sioux Falls, SD
- Sunday, June 7 - Preaching and presentation at Good Shepherd, Rapid City, SD
- Sunday, June 14 - Preaching and presentation at Joint Mission Festival hosted by Prince of Peace, Loveland, CO
- Monday, June 15 - Devotion and presentation at Grace, Valentine, NE
- Saturday/Sunday, June 20-21 - Preaching and presentation at Messiah, Eau Claire, WI
We appreciate your prayers for safe travel and fruitful fellowship, as we share the exciting news of what our Lord is accomplishing here in East Africa!
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