Wednesday in Tanzania

May 28, 2008

I love the feeling of being exhausted in the service of the Lord. After breakfast, went to work on the coops at about 9:15 am. Had an African meal with the local Tanzanians that work at the house: James, the gardener, Mika, handyman, carpenter, and future pastor, and Hilda and Scola, who are sisters and do the housework. Got a picture of them at chai time, a tea break at 10:30 am. Awesome group of loving people! Then back to the coops. We seemed to be on track. All four coops are framed, 2 and 3/4 have nest boxes installed (very time consuming), and work began on the doors today. Finally got our luggage back this morning. I was able to put on nice clothes and clean underwear and socks that weren’t washed out by hand the night before. Relaxed before supper. Good times doing a little reading, talking, etc. Went to supper at Khan’s, a cool place that’s a restaurant that’s a diesel fuel injector parts and repair shop during the day and an open air BBQ restaurant at night. Peter and his 3 year old daughter Rachel Marty joined us for dinner and ice cream at McMoody’s afterwards. Please ask one of the “the six” Peter’s story when they return home. He’s a pastor here in town and also ministers in the Maasai bush area as well. We’ll be going to his church a week from Sunday and leading a VBS day for 150 kids on this upcoming Monday. Sharp and Godly man who loves the Lord and His people and has a passion for serving God, and little Rachel is wonderful…what a pill. The group is tired but doing great. Keep praying for us. God is good.

Posted by Chuck Simmons


Tanzania Pictures

May 28, 2008

Pictures are of…

  • Four of our team (David, Debbi, Jessica, & Chuck) outside Barclay’s bank on Monday.
  • Marty and her friend Momma Esta at the Soko Kauu market.
  • Chuck & Jill working on the inside of the chicken coops.

Hopefully we will have more pictures in the near future. Thanks Mike Campbell


The Mystery Is Solved

May 28, 2008

Check out the video!