Across the valley, nestled in a large grove of trees, is the small compound of student ghettos known as ADP. ADP stands for Agricultural Development Program, established years ago to introduce income-producing agriculture alternatives and advanced technology to the rural villages. The Regional Office of ADP is in Vwawa; our ADP is a small branch. Projects include the growing of wheat, development of fruit and pine trees, domesticated honey bees, and poultry. The director botanist who lives there, Mr. Michael, speaks English and is like a father to the ten or twelve students who live in the compound.
One of those students is Kennith, a Form I student from Tunduma who feels God has called him to Idigima to develop a deliverance ministry. Mr. Michael designated a large empty room in one of the buildings as a meeting hall. Kennith is promoting what he calls "All Peoples Church" to try and bridge the denominational divisions and present the truth of God's word to students.
Joanne visited one Sunday while Gary was traveling with a student to Ikuka, and she liked it so well that she's been going ever since in support. It is a relaxed atmosphere, with free interchange of questions and answers intermixed with messages. One Sunday, three girls from the compound placed their trust in Jesus as Lord.
Your Hands & Feet in Tanzania,
Gary & Joanne
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