September Update

Dear praying friends and family,

We are back in Kigoma. 

Our short visit to the east coast was wonderful. We had a chance to visit a few churches, the kids did VBS for a week, and the Mattix clan got together to celebrate Mom and Dad. The highlight was the fellowship with the believers and seeing their continued faithfulness to God.

We returned to Africa, stopping in Kenya to drop off Esther and Emily at their school, Rift Valley Academy. The girls got settled into their dorms, and battling jet-lag the rest of us barely caught a late night flight to Tanzania. After readjusting the luggage (for our domestic flight) during a short layover, we boarded our last flight to Kigoma. We were home, after only being away for one month, but it sure felt longer.

So, as you can imagine, our house is not quite the same, with only 3 boys. And on our first week home, it was painfully obvious when we had to connect with our two girls via whatsapp and facetime so we could all sing to Luke on his birthday. Please pray for us as we continue to adjust.

On our second week home, the local church hosted a Youth Conference. For four days, over 100 youth stayed at the church. They enjoyed fellowship and seminar teaching, Christian films, lots of music and even a talent show. On Sunday they were all eager to have their choirs sing, this made for a lively church service. There were 12 village churches represented; what an encouragement to see so many gathered and praising God through their Christ-centered songs. Thank you for praying for this conference, and for the youth of Tanzania.

In the middle of this youth conference, a team from the USA arrived in Kigoma. There are 5 men, and 2 women who have come to do work at the Discipleship School property as well as other odd jobs and ministry. They will be here for just over 2 weeks. Pray for a blessed and profitable time together.

We really appreciate you and your support for the ministry in Tanzania.

Blessings in Christ,

Luke and Gina Johnson