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Cathedral, Strobelt, Kiberege
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
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
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
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
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
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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Tanzania-first days
All of our flights were on time and we landed as scheduled late at night in Dar es Salaam. My checked bag’s didn’t arrive but our driver was there and after exchanging money and visiting the ATM, our group was … Continue reading
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Bishop’s Fall Convocation
Monday thru Wednesday our synod held our Bishop’s Fall Convocation (fall theological conference for pastors, deacons, and interns). Here are some highlights: Installing our new Director for Evangelical Mission Pastor Liv Larson Andrews during opening worship: Welcoming all of the … Continue reading
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Fall Convocation Sermon Oct. 16, 2023
Meggan Manlove Fall Convocation – Oct. 16 (Grace Lutheran, Lewiston, ID) Isaiah 25:1-9 Did you all figure out a life-giving way to preach on the gospel text yesterday? I might go back and listen to a few of your sermons … Continue reading
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Mountain Home, Oct. 22
This morning I was with the saints of Grace Lutheran, Mountain Home, Idaho. Grace is the eastern most congregation in the Treasure Valley Cluster so I knew several people there through various cluster events the past twelve years. (they have … Continue reading
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