Just one last morning prayer, just one last breakfast with our friends and of we went... back to Ifakara. Well, actually we did not go there straight away. First we were invited by pastor Samuel to come and visit his parish in Mtimbira. Just a bit more than 100 members this tiny and rather young congregation stand their ground Iman area that is either roman-catholic or muslim. To reach out there church is always open to everyone passing bye, the do open-door activities, invite by supporting the community of Mtimira and most all attract people by the wonderful choir they have - they so much need some basic musical equipment to reach out a bit further. As there is a high fluctuation of inhabitants in Mtimbira they never know wether or not they can rely on the support of those, they have just welcomed in their congregation, yesterday. Because of that extremely low number of congregants Mtimbira Lutheran Parish face severe financial struggles. Nevertheless their worship is full of praise and faith.
After a delicious supper with pastor Samuels family we went on to Ifakara. In the evening we were invited in Genroses house for dinner. Genrose has been treasurer in Tumaini the last 14, was guest at Eva's and now got appointed head-treasurer of diocese. It was a pleasant "meet again" and a special joy to see her newborn son Nathan for the first time. I would love to share a picture of this little chap... but as I don't want to spoil Miriam's joy to be the first to show his picture to our co- committee-member Angelika you unfortunately will have to wait until we are back home.
So let's call it a day now... I definitely need some sleep no
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