Church blog

Tuesday 27th June

After a very full and inspiring time in the rural communities we arrived in Dar yesterday late afternoon after an eight hour drive. We have enjoyed time today to reflect a little together and rest and relax.  We leave at midnight, arriving in the UK tomorrow afternoon. It’s a long journey – please pray for our travels. We […]

Friday 23rd June

After a long delay getting out, we arrived in Mpwapwa Diocese a day late which meant that our visit to the Compassion projects was delayed until tomorrow (Saturday), but we were quickly into Matongoro. We spent Sunday to Wednesday either in the villages we are already supporting or visiting the new villages we will be […]

Friday 23rd June

We are enjoying breakfast at The Ark Hotel in Mpwapwa, where we arrived yesterday afternoon. We have kept well and Stephen and I have so enjoyed being back in Matongoro and other communities close by and further away. We spent three days in fairly basic conditions so are enjoying the delights of western toilets and taps, […]

Monday 19th June

Yesterday was really busy with Sunday services, Communion and baptisms. Today has been an amazing day in a Massai village, meeting people and baptising six who have recently come to faith in a service held under a tarpaulin outside the huts. We have gone back to the villages this evening and will be staying there […]

Saturday 17th June

Dear family and friends After 24 hours of travelling, 9 hours at Nairobi, we were delighted to arrive at Dar, with all our bags, and be met by our driver!  Accommodation had already been arranged at a nearby motel so after a shower and dinner we hit the sack before the power went out! We […]