Jesu Anaweza

This morning, Pastor Zac came to the hotel to pick up the team. Pastor Zac is a Kenyan, married to a Tanzanian woman named Redempta. Alan and Shannon have worked with them for years and were excited about the chance to work with them for a portion of this trip. They run a ministry helping kids keep up with school and also have a church.

I have recently developed sciatica pain and decided to stay at the hotel in the morning to rest. Meanwhile, the rest of the team headed to Jesu Anaweza (meaning Jesus is Able) to get to work. The ladies did VBS with the kids while the guys started on various construction projects on a house they are building. Once the kids were released, the team ate lunch and then all pitched in on the house work.

In the late afternoon, Pastor Zac came to the hotel to take me to Jesu Anaweza. Fortunately, my back felt a bit better. Next on the schedule was a women's seminar. Shannon felt the Lord pressed it up on her heart to share with the ladies how much God loved them. She did a great job and was very encouraging. Then I shared for a bit about times when I have felt unlovable in the midst of certain struggles and how I learned to see myself through God's eyes. Once I accepted how much He loved me, I was able to judge myself by His standards, not others. Next up was Anita who is a marriage and family therapist. She was available to answer any questions the women have and offer advice. The seminar was neat and we had a nice time with the women.

By then it was getting dark so we left for dinner. We went to a yummy Italian place were I got pizza! It was AWESOME!

George is still in Korogwe, but should be arriving in Moshi tomorrow. Please pray for safe travel for him and for a time of rest. He has dealt with a lot recently and needs time to recover and rest in the Lord.