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Faith Lutheran, Caldwell

Posted on November 19, 2023 by megganmanlove

My body is still recovering from Tanzania followed quickly by First Call Theological Education, so I stayed close to home this morning. I worshiped at Faith Lutheran, Caldwell, the congregation my former congregation Trinity partnered with for years on campership … Continue reading →

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First Call Theo Ed

Posted on November 17, 2023 by megganmanlove

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America requires pastors and deacons serving in their first three years of ministry to participate in First Call Theological Education (FCTE). Five of the six synods in Region 1 (everyone but Montana in the Northwest … Continue reading →

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Kilombero District

Posted on November 7, 2023 by megganmanlove

We left our lodge in Mang’ula yesterday morning and traveled to one of the newest parishes in the UKD: Katarukila, led by Pastor Susana. Her parish met us with wonderful singing and dancing. We heard the history of the parish … Continue reading →

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Ordination of Frank Mauyo

Posted on November 6, 2023 by megganmanlove

Wow! Today we participated in the ordination of Tumaini headmaster Frank Mauyo. The service was preceded by the laying of the foundation stone for an expanded building. There were tarps set up in case of rain but they ended up … Continue reading →

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Cathedral, Strobelt, Kiberege

Posted on November 4, 2023 by megganmanlove

This morning we went back to the Cathedral, where we sat in on the wedding last week. Being a Saturday morning, we were greeted warmly by students, teachers, and staff from the diocese’s Strobelt school and the Cathedral chaplain and … Continue reading →

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Foundation Stone at Ebenezer

Posted on November 3, 2023 by megganmanlove

Last night our group stayed at Mbingu Sister’s Spiritual Centre, run by Catholic sisters. It rained before we left and the road was pretty rough. This morning we went to Ebenezer Parish to dedicate a foundation stone, even though the … Continue reading →

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Farewell at Tumaini

Posted on November 3, 2023 by megganmanlove

Wednesday night we had a farewell celebration at Tumaini Seminary. We received gifts, heard speeches, shared our own words of gratitude, had a fuller tour of the newly dedicated dining hall our synod helped pay for, and took lots of … Continue reading →

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Visit to Tanga

Posted on November 1, 2023 by megganmanlove

What do a chicken, a Mission Investment Fund (MIF) pen, and a growing church have in common? They were all part of our trip to Tanga Parish. As Tumaini Lutheran Director Moses wrote, “This is one of the parishes located … Continue reading →

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Malinyi for 2 Days

Posted on October 31, 2023 by megganmanlove

Monday, Moses and the other mgmt team members gave us a tour of some other upgrades (beyond the dining hall) at Tumaini. Yesterday, we visited the Lugala Lutheran Hospital, also run by UKD. They do so much with so little.

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Inauguration of Dining Hall

Posted on October 29, 2023 by megganmanlove

My head is so full of connections, notions, and wonderings. My heart is full of joy and awe. Our delegation (Deacon Heidi and Dan; Pastor Ethan and Carla; and me) and Bishop Mtenji of the Ulanga Kilombero Diocese (UKD) arrived … Continue reading →

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