We can’t believe that fall is here; it’s always so breathtaking to see God’s artwork on display. The intricate details and colors just show how much God cares for us. This season, as Thanksgiving is coming, we pray that you all have a wonderful time being together. “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.” (Psalm 100:4-5)

Ministry

Many great things have been happening in Tanzania. First off, I would like to say thank you to all who prayed for my safe return. I arrived back on September 7. While I was in Tanzania this time, we were able to get a lot done, have different meetings and such, and encourage our assistant pastors and deacons. We spent time together to share our ideas and vision for the future.

One of our deacon’s wives and a few other faithful ladies held a Ladies’ Meeting. Instead of having all of the ladies meet at the church, we take the meetings to them. These ladies had a burden to go to different areas of our bus routes to encourage those who already come and witness to those who don’t, with the idea that they will start coming. The first meeting was in Kiegea, with 57 ladies in attendance and 5 ladies trusting in Christ. It’s so encouraging to see ladies step up and grow and have ideas for themselves. We try to teach them that God can use them—it’s not just the pastor getting the ideas and telling the people. Please pray that God will continue to bless this ministry.

We had a family start coming from an area called Sanga Sanga. There weren’t enough people to send a bus out there, but we would pay for them to get transport from where they were and link up to another route to come to church. They had been praying that enough people would come so they could get their own route. God is using them, and now there are enough people to send a bus. Amen and glory to God that there are people who still want TRUTH.

Prayer Requests

There was an election in Tanzania on October 29. There have been some uprisings, burnings, protesting, etc. The government has tried to have a curfew and instill fear with shootings and breaking legs (literally). There does need to be a change, but violence is never the answer. We know the only true peace comes from God, so please pray that despite the corruption, the Gospel will continue to go forth and a calm can come.

Martha has another CT scan on November 6. Please pray that the cancer has shrunk even more or is completely gone. She will meet with the doctor and have labs on the 19th.

Thank you for everyone who continues to pray for us. We don’t take that for granted. Thank you for your faithful support. Thank you for investing in us. We love and appreciate you all. Happy Thanksgiving!

For His glory,

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