July Tanzania Journal
July Tanzania Journal
July Tanzania Journal
July 2013
really easy to understand. The above quote is from 2 Corinthians 8:9-15 (MSG). There are You are familiar with the gener- so many things about this pasosity of our Master, Jesus sage that remind me of TanzaChrist. Rich as he was, he gave nia. it all away for usin one stroke he became poor and we became First, its all about our Master, Jesus Christ. He was our examrich. ple of how to do things right. So heres what I think: The best He was always giving himself thing you can do right now is to away, and it was always for finish what you started last year someone else. and not let those good intentions grow stale. Your hearts been in the right place all along. Youve got what it takes to finish it up, so go to it. Once the commitment is clear, you do what you can, not what you cant. The heart regulates the hands. This isnt so others can take it easy while you sweat it out. No, youre shoulder to shoulder with them all the way, your surplus matching their deficit, their surplus matching your deficit. In the end you come out even. As it is written: Second, good intentions. Nothing left over to the one with How many times have I had the most, nothing lacking to the good intentions about writing one with the least. a letter to my Project Child, but I dont use the Message transla- just didnt make the time for it? I think Paul was speaking here tion too often, but Ill confess that sometimes it makes scripture about the good intentions to Theresa Stanley was a leader of the June Team to Tanzania raise funds, but I think good intentions could apply to anything that involves giving ourselves away. From Matthew Henrys commentary: Good purposes are like buds and blossoms, pleasant to behold, and give hopes of good fruit; but they are lost, and signify nothing without good deeds. Good beginnings are well; but we lose the benefit, unless there is perseverance. Third, I believe that sometimes were hesitant to do anything because its not much. But Pauls suggestion was to do what you can, not what you cant. Whether its the giving of our resources or the giving of our time, something is better than nothing. Prayers are often more coveted than financial gifts. Lastly, we have a financial surplus to offer for the Tanzanian deficit, but they have a spiritual surplus to offer for our deficit. Whether your surplus is sponsoring a child each month, sponsoring someone to go on a journey, or acContinued on page 2
We taught, played with kids, gave out sponsor gifts, ran a medical clinic, met We saw a lot of Jesus put into action on the with the District Medical Officer, painted June 2013 trip which had a mixture of differ- a classroom and had bookshelves built, ent talents. We had a team of 15 including ministered to the widows and sent them students, teachers, a headmaster, a videogra- home with food relief, lead a seminar for pher, nurse, microbiologist, and a financial the men, visited homes, worshipped with planner. Between us all, we sponsor more our brothers and sisters at church, supthan 15 children in the village which is about ported the local economy (went shopping), half a classroom! Without doubt there are played with the kids some more, spent more lives changed in that small act of kind- time in the classrooms enjoying devotions, ness than we will ever know on this side of planted trees for widows, dewormed the Heaven. entire school, made a video, prayed a lot, bonded with each other and our TanzaniVisiting a child and their family in their an brothers and sisters, gave out tons of home is an experience that can barely be put
Mail Call
Want to send a personal letter or photo to your sponsored child?? The next Mail Call is Friday August 9. Since our September Medical Team has been delayed until late October, we will be unable to accept gifts packages, as we will truly need to mail this pack. Please deliver your letters by 8/9 to Wendy Williams, Perimeter Christian School, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097
I have one brother, and my fathers name is Eric. I help my family in our garden and in caring for our goats. Would you consider sponsoring me or introducing me to someone who would be able to? My Project Child Number is KAC480. Your Friend Eric
fathers name is Elisha and my clan name is Akyoyou can tell that from my names which I receive from them. I am very happy to be at Punchmi Christian school and hope that some day you can come visit me. From Elisha.