We are always honored when we get to write our update letter explaining what God has been doing. Thank you to all who prayed for my safe travel back to Tanzania. It was a smooth and uneventful flight, which included receiving all my luggage, so amen to that. Just a little over a week or so after I arrived, our church was celebrating its 10th Anniversary. We were praying, as you all know, for 1,000 people, so much planning and many preparations were being finalized. It was so encouraging to see faithful folks pitching in and giving of their day to come help down at the church. God blessed us that day with 1,350 people in attendance, 156 trusting in Christ, and 4 following in believer’s baptism. That day, I was also able to perform 3 weddings. To say I was tired at the end of the day was an understatement, but it was a “good tired.” Looking back over these years, I am humbled that God would use our family to do a work for Him. He has always provided and has been faithful, and I am looking forward to what God will do in the future with His church.
I want to make sure I take the time while I am here to encourage the folks to keep focusing spiritually, to kind of reset what we as Christians are supposed to be doing, what God wants us to do daily. It has been great to see the response in individuals and in our homes. I am just challenging them to continue going soul winning, having a love for souls, being faithful on Wednesdays, being that “light” that the world needs. I also challenged them to continue to “add to their faith” the things that will help them produce spiritual fruit. We have had a great response to our Saturday soul winning, averaging 60 soul winners. We have averaged 180 in attendance the last couple of Wednesdays. Please continue to pray that new coverts and old converts will continue to see the importance of growth and that they will surround themselves with the Word of God and with friends who will encourage them as well.
Thank you to all for your continued prayers for our family. The support you all have shown has not gone unnoticed. We continue to covet your prayers especially for Martha’s health. We thank God that the cancer has not spread to other parts of her body; however, the spot on her liver continues to grow. We know that God is faithful, and we will continue to trust in Him alone. Esther and Benjamin started school. We have an official high schooler. She started 9th grade, and Benjamin is K5. Rachel is three years old now, and Sarah is two; they continue to give us joy at home. We love and appreciate you guys. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns that we can help with.
For His glory,
Mshama, Martha, Esther, Benjamin, Rachel, and Sarah Kinyonga
