MSHAMA KINYONGA FAMILY

SERVING IN TANZANIA SINCE 2013

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Mshama Birthday 05/12
Martha Birthday 06/23
Mshama & Martha Wedding Anniversary 05/30
Esther Birthday 03/06
Benjamin Birthday 06/11
Rachel Birthday 01/28

My name is Mshama Kinyonga, and my wife’s name is Martha. We both graduated in May 2009 from Hyles-Anderson College. Our goal is to reach the people of my home country of Tanzania.

I was saved at the age of fifteen and had a desire to serve God with my life. I attended Faith Baptist Church in Morogoro, Tanzania, and it was there that my desire continued to grow. My pastor, Jerry Wyatt Jr., influenced me to get involved in the ministry. I taught a Sunday school class for children at church and the Bible in the public schools. I also worked in the Puppet Ministry, where we used puppets to go to different public schools, in the Bible Clubs, and in open-air evangelistic meetings. We were able to draw good crowds to present the Gospel. I even had the opportunity to work in the Village Ministry, where we would go to different villages and present the Gospel. The Lord has allowed me to see many people get saved and have their lives transformed in our ministries. In 2005 the Lord gave me the great privilege of going to Hyles-Anderson College to further my life’s calling.

My wife Martha was saved at the age of six. She, too, had a great desire to serve God with her life. She had the opportunity to teach second grade in Kampala, Uganda, at a Christian school. There in Uganda her desire for the African people grew strong. She not only had the privilege to teach English, science, and math; but she was able to teach Bible Clubs too. Throughout her ten-month stay, she was able to capture her students’ hearts; however, the ministry was continuing to capture hers. When she returned to the States, the Lord allowed her to enroll at Hyles- Anderson College, where He would continue to direct her steps.

During our time at Hyles-Anderson College, not only did the Lord bring us together, but He also allowed us the opportunity to get involved in the ministry of First Baptist Church of Hammond. I worked in the Bus Ministry all four years of college, as did my wife. The fact that God gave us a chance to influence people and to bring more sinners to the Saviour was incredible. I thank God for this great college, which trained us to be full-time in the ministry. Not only did we learn practical skills, but also our hearts continued to be softened to the needs of people.

My wife and I are excited to be teaching the people in Tanzania. Our focal point is to transfer the knowledge we received at college to the Tanzanians so they, too, can train others for full-time Christian service.

First Baptist Church of Hammond
507 State St.
Hammond, IN  46320
(219) 932-0711
fbchammond.com

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801 Oak Ridge Dr.
Springfield, TN 37172
BOX 200 Morogoro, Tanzania
Email Address
mshama.kinyonga@fbmi.org

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  • Mshama and Martha Kinyonga Prayer Letter: Martha's Health JourneyWe pray that you all are well. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The Christmas season is here, with Christmas just a week or so away, and we are grateful that God has allowed us to finish another year. This prayer letter will be about Martha’s health journey, and we thank you in advance for taking the time to read it.

    To get everyone caught up, Martha’s last CT scan showed that the cancer is back in the colon, where she had her colorectal surgery last year, as well as in the lungs, stomach lining, ovaries, and uterus. To say we were surprised is a true understatement. We know that God is good and there are lessons to be learned. Her oncologist team basically wants to put the port back in and do chemo again. In fact, they want to do the same chemo that she had before. That chemo didn’t work and only changed the shape of the tumor, and it also caused blood clots, along with neuropathy.

    There is a clinic called Envita Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, which specializes in out-of-the-box cancer treatment, along with making the treatment personal to each individual by targeting the cells with natural ways that are plant-based. Their record for getting their patients cancer-free is remarkable. We looked into it, and Martha was accepted into the program. This was a huge answer to prayer because they cannot help all cancers. Because they don’t typically do what is “required/expected,” no insurance company will cover their services.

    We have some preparatory blood work that needs to be done beforehand so we can start right away when we get there. That blood work is extensive and is also not covered by insurances. That total is $8,470.

    We have already been assigned January 14, 2026, as the start date for treatment. The treatment plan is 4 months long, 5 days a week, 2-4 hours a day, and our projected bill is $300,000. They do not have housing available on site, so we would have to find something. I am grateful for my mother-in-law, who can stay with the kids so I can be with Martha during treatment. We obviously do not have that kind of money; however, we know God does. We are asking for your help. We are not demanding; we are simply asking if you would be willing. I know our family would be indebted to you.

    Here are the ways to give should the Lord prompt you to do so:

    PayPal: mkinyonga2009@gmail.com

    CashApp: $Mshama Kinyonga / 414-308-7851

    Zelle: Mshama Kinyonga / 414-308-7851

    If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. My phone number is 414-308-7851 (please note that I will be out of the country until December 30). Martha’s phone number is 262-666-0008.

    Thank you again for your faithful support of our family all of these years. We are honored to call you our friends.

    For His glory,

    Mshama, Martha, Esther, Benjamin, Rachel, & Sarah Kinyonga

    Published On: December 19th, 2025Tags: ,

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