Category "Monthly Newsletters"

Black Friday has come and gone as businesses try to catch-up from any lag in their sales year. Here at the Chimala Mission we’d rather focus on Sunday and praise the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On that day we are also to “lay by him in store” as we have been prospered. In this issue, you are encouraged to consider the numerous ways you can help the Chimala Mission. The “Healing for Humanity” campaign, preachers’ kids, upkeep of the estate, unpaid hospital expenses, the farm program, next year’s shipping container, and overhaul of the mission generator–all are needed this time of year. Already people are helping in numerous ways, but the opportunity to do more for the Lord is continuous. Can you help?

A lot of forethought and planning went into the establishing of the Chimala Mission Hospital in the 1960s. Over the years there have been a number of additions and modifications to improve the quality of medical treatment offered. In this month’s featured photo, three medical staff leaders look over the drawings obtained in hopes of updating the hospital’s operational theater. Other hospital needs are discussed in this month’s newsletter including the greater need of spreading of the Good News of Christ and the success it is having at the Chimala Mission. Thanks for reading!

This month’s featured image is of an elderly sister who was baptized into Christ in 1960 behind the main mission at Kitikelo near the Ailsa farm. The person who taught and baptized her was Lenkos Mkwama who was then a young student at the Tanganyika Bible School located at Ailsa. Lenkos is now one of the elders at the Chimala Mission congregation. Although she fell away, this precious grandmother was restored back to Jesus Christ and His church due to the efforts of the CSOP. Such stories not only make this work exciting, they also confirm the incomparable longsuffering and mercy of God!

The song says, “Time is filled with swift transition.” But the Christian should never underestimate the effect of God upon this world nor the work of His hand at the Chimala Mission. God’s will is being sought in all that we ask and hope to do. There are certainly challenges on the horizon, and we hope you will read about them in this month’s issue of the Challenge and pray for the very best God has in store to occur.

Please take the time to read the July issue of the Challenge of Africa. Especially notice our new brothers and sisters who have been added to God’s kingdom through continuous active evangelism. Thanks to all of you who help with the Chimala Mission in many ways. You are making a difference!

In this issue: the leadership of CSOP director, Frank Mwashikumbulu continues to emphasize evangelism as the primary goal of the Chimala Mission. We are very thankful also for the example Frank sets for the CSOP students as he not only teaches the Bible but he also shows the way by personally participating in this aspect of the mission’s efforts. Nathan and Kristi Ferguson are looking forward to joining him and others at Chimala in January. From the Dalraida elders, to the efforts of individual Christians, to supporters, to the farm program; it takes all and more to keep the Chimala Mission a shining light. Thanks for reading!

In this issue: What does the opening up of Tanzania look like for future travelers to Chimala? We may not know exactly. But if there is anything to be learned from the events in this world, it is you must be ready and willing to adapt. Needs continue to be filled in the preaching of the gospel, the healing of the sick and hurting, and the pursuit to teach children in the ways of God. Thank you for reading the Challenge of Africa!

Will these “stay-at-home” orders ever end? Should they have ever begun? Everyone has an opinion, and with the springtime of the year everyone is anxious to get back to work and to normal life. Whether at your home congregation or at the Chimala Mission, God’s work never ends and never should end. While we all try to find the right response to our national leaders’ suggestions (demands), let us rise above the noise and keep our focus on why God put us on this earth: to glorify God through His Son Jesus Christ!

Coronavirus is on everyone’s mind, but the work at Chimala Mission continues. As Christians we are keeping our spiritual perspective and God’s high calling in Christ Jesus. Read in this month’s issue of Chimala’s continuing good works and successes and the need for missionary families. Thank you for your support and thank you for reading the Challenge of Africa!

In Tanzania, our winter is their summer; and summer in Tanzania is a time of growth and development. Not only in the farm fields is their growth; but in every area of the mission there is gradual growth. Paying off debt, improving classrooms, moving up timelines, and teaching and saving the lost. The Chimala Mission continues to fulfill it’s goals and purpose. Thank you, dear readers, for your interest, prayers and support!

The brand new 2020 year brings many exciting and thought-provoking challenges. January is the beginning of the new school year for Chimala School of Preaching, Chimala Mission Primary School, Herring Christian Secondary School, and planting of crops in the farm program. The Fergusons have already arrived as well as several visitors. Read inside about the power of the gospel to save souls as well as other great works!

Year ONE under the new oversight of the Dalraida Church of Christ and me as the new stateside coordinator has been completed. What a learning experience it has been! 2019 has proven to be a mixed bag of both good and not so good, yet nothing has dampened our spirit nor hindered our resolve. And while we say good-bye to long-time Chimala workers, Bill and Cyndi Stinson; their dream will continue to be part of the overall goal of building up the body of Christ in Tanzania, East Africa. Thank you for your continued prayers, encouragement and support. You are a tremendous part of the great work at the Chimala Mission! Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2020!

“Only in heaven will we know all of the people who have helped the Chimala Mission effort. Souls have been saved, minds have been taught, and bodies have been healed due to the courage of those willing to go and work in places most of us will never see.” From farewells to future beginnings, the Chimala Mission continues to recruit new talent in the continuing challenge to evangelize southern Tanzania and beyond.

“Helping Humanity” is the theme of this special 8-page issue of the Challenge of Africa. This newsletter is actually a two-in-one edition combining both the months of September and October in a special effort to help shore-up various areas on the mission in financial need. You will also find informative insights into missions and preacher-training as well as a page dedicated to those supporters wish to honor or remember. Thank you for reading this newsletter, and thank you for your continued prayers and support!

In this month’s issue read about the successful Gospel Chariot campaign efforts as well as the great works in the hospital and schools. And please note the special plea for the farm program as the planting season is quickly approaching!

With so many visitors at the Chimala Mission while the Gospel Chariot campaigns are in full swing, we can’t get everyone in one single newsletter. This month’s edition introduces some new visitors with others to be introduced in next month’s issue. And please take time to think on the article on page four about preachers’ kids. Thanks for reading!

In this month’s issue of the Challenge, Chimala’s “winter” (our summer) is a time ushering in a host of events and visitors that make the mission busier than usual. The resulting blessings, however, are shared both by the visitors and those they assist or teach at Chimala. Thank you for reading!