Friday 1st August

Our first full wek is coming to an end and we all want to praise and thank God for His grace and blessings towards us all.
 
The first half of the team (Derek, John, Nick & Peter) have had a fruitful time in the bush at Kilimitindie on runway development. During this time they have had to contend with helping to put out a bush fire which was to say the least exciting. Along with the back breaking and vitally important runway work, at night they have been showing Christian films to hundreds of people which they thank the Lord for. Derek has been suffering for the last few days with a crick in his neck which has caused a lot of pain, please pray for a speedy recovery for him.
 
Back in Dodoma the other half of the team (Nicky, May, Kirsty & Chris) completed a very successful children’s club for the kids of ex-pat staff. This has been a real blessing to all. With in excess of 45 kids each day we thank God that we have been able to make a tremendous impact in the lives of the children and also giving the parents a well earned break. In the afternoons we have been working in the vehicle workshop, painting the office and workshop - making it more in line with what is the norm in the UK . Andy has been heading up this work making sure that materials are available.
 
We have all been humbled by the way staff here continually thank us for encouraging and supporting them in their work. To be honest we are the ones who feel encouraged and blessed. Isn’t it amazing how the Lord does this? Praise be to Him.
 
On Tuesday night the team led the weekly prayer meeting. What a tremendous encouragement as we all squeezed into Glen & Julie Ann Cousley’s home. It was so packed that people were sitting on the floor and in doorways just to be able to take part in the time of praise and worship. Glen has been struggling with a badly swollen knee and it would be great if you were able to uphold him in your prayers.  Glen is the vehicle maintainace manager here.
 
Each day begins with hangar devotions and like MAF supporters in the UK we use the same prayer diary. Devotions are in two languages, English and Kiswahili.
 
Please give thanks to the Lord for the opportunity that He has given us to encourage, witness and support many people who have been called according to His purpose.

Next week willbe a busy week again. Please pray for continued strength and safety for all the team and those we are working with.  Also that we will be a good witness.

May the Lord bless and keep you safe,

  Andy Martin .