April Email Update

Jambo!


Big announcement… we’re moving to Tanzania! George and I had a great time when we went there a few weeks ago. Thank you for your prayers. We have lots of praises to report:

1. We arrived safely which is a huge praise. We had some problems along the way with the buses, but were thankful to get there and back in one piece.
2. We had a wonderful time with Alan, the leader of Africa Harvest of Hope. We had lots of time to discuss the ministry and set a game plan for the future.
3. We found the perfect house! It meets our requirements and then some. We signed the rental agreement and are excited to move in. God is good.
4. Stacie has continued to have good health and a recent ultrasound reveals we are having a boy!

We really felt God leading us during our visit in Tanzania. We were able to visit the children’s home and were thrilled to find our home. It’s really cute and is just what we need. We’ll be moving to Tanzania in just two days. We’re leaving on Sunday, March 29th. Once we arrive, we’ll take some time to adjust to living in Tanzania and then ease into the ministry work. Among some of the things we’ll be doing there are mentoring and discipling the kids in the orphanage, assisting with teams coming to Korogwe, putting on various evangelism events, assisting with ministry accounting and finances, setting up a lab, working on future community projects, distributing food and supplies to widows, orphans and the needy and lots more. We are excited to get to work with this special ministry.

As we begin our transition to a new ministry and country, we need your prayers… a lot! We’ll tell you more about the ministry in the weeks to come (more info can be found on our blog: (http://www.thisisstaciesblog.blogspot.com/) , but here are a few prayer requests for what we are facing in the next couple days and weeks:

1. Safety as we drive to Tanzania. The rainy season has hit both Tanzania and Kenya which means the roads will be extra dangerous.
2. Travel logistics – that the cars and drivers we are hiring will be reliable and on time!
3. Clearance at the border – We are taking our dog, Nala, as well as our luggage and are praying there won’t be any trouble. Our Tanzania residency paperwork is in process, but not issued yet. Having that would make things easier, but we know God can get us there without them for now.
4. Smooth transition to life in Korogwe and with the pastor who currently works for the ministry there.
5. Financial Assistance – we are facing increased expenses now that we are relocating and setting up life in Tanzania. We are also praying God will provide the funds for a reliable used car. It’s very much needed.
6. Arrival of the container sent by Africa Harvest of Hope – as well as being full of food and supplies for the orphanage and others in need, it has many blessings sent from our friends and family in the US for our new house.

Thank you for your endless prayers and support. We can’t wait to see what God does in Korogwe!

Love,
The Orwas

Psalm 91:14, 15 The LORD says, "I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.