We are Christian missionaries serving the Almighty Lord as teachers at Idigima Secondary School near the village of Idiwili, in the region of Mbeya in Tanzania, Africa. The school was built by the people of several nearby villages and is run by Village Schools Tanzania. The mission is simply to share the Gospel through education.
Scripture Favorites
From VSI literature: We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the Gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us. 1 Thessalonians 2:8
Gary's: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Joanne's: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
Gary's: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Joanne's: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
Friday, December 9, 2011
Hail storm disturbs the progress
Pictures speak for themselves.
Early rains brought wonderment to Idigima students. Most have never seen ice before, and none have seen snow. When pea-sized hail, high winds and rain hit Idigima, piling up and covering the ground, the students obtained a reference point for our English lessons involving winter weather, snow, ice, and freezing cold. The next day there were still piles of ice in shaded areas, and students were gathering it up to hold and examine.
As interesting as it was, it was very disappointing to see the freshly laid wall of our new classroom cave in as a result of the driving force.
The unique direction of the storm's wind and rain also saturated the gable end of Form II's classroom, causing an evacuation. The gable and wall was replaced with a higher ratio of cement mix, and construction has continued.
In His service,
Gary & Joanne
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