Sunday in Moshi and The First worship service in Marangu Mwika

This morning we all went to Moshi for the group's 1st African Sunday morning worship. Matt Richardson taught a great Bible class and we had one come forward and repent of sins before the worship even began. Then Grant led us in a few English songs and Richard (one of the local brethren) led us in Swahili songs, Brad Taught an amazing lesson, and Rick led us in Communion. Then we had one, ask to be added to the Lord's church in Baptism. A great morning from the very start! The Samfords and Hochdorfs both came down to worship with us as well, so we had a houseful. 102 in attendance at Moshi today.

The men had a business meeting and the guests and I went to eat lunch before heading up the mountain to Maraungu to hold the first ever worship service there.

There were 35 Total in attendance this evening for the first ever worship service in Marangu Mwika. There were 17 local Tanzanians from the village and Timothy came from Moshi to translate and then 17 Americans present as well. It was a great day to see the birth of a new and exciting congregation. Rod delivered an excellent message and we had many questions and follow up studies set up following the late afternoon service. There was a flat tire waiting for us when we got to the truck, but everyone was so thrilled about the turn out for worship, that no one seemed to mind standing around waiting for Brent and Rick to change it out with the spare on the back. Then after traveling back into Moshi, we had all been invited to Abigail's house for a traditional African meal of beans & rice, chapati, cabbage, and Ugali. Everyone got a belly full and loved the experience! It was so kind and generous of her to open up her home to this large group, and we are humbled by her perfect example of love and genuine sacrifice.

It's been another Amazing day in Africa!
Love The Richardson Family

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