10 Days, 10 People, 10,000 Miles (give or take)

A Vision Trip to Tanzania is one of those events that looms large on your calendar and only grows larger when the 10 day countdown to departure begins! I have been blessed to make this journey more times than I can count over a period of many years but I still find myself wondering what God has in store this time around.

I am excited that our group is prepared to share our own gifts as we gather for worship on the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro pictured here. Lydia and Adam bring musical gifts. Paul and Kelsey Oman will be offering their Drawn To The Word artistic ministry during each worship service. I will preach. The presence of every member of our group will be experienced as a profound gift by our Lutheran brothers and sisters in these village churches.

Tanzania is a breathtakingly beautiful place filled with gracious and welcoming people. There is poverty and progress and corruption and capacity. There are Muslims and Christians and a thriving Lutheran church with a servant's heart and a commitment to growth.

So, we go looking for brothers and sisters wherever they may be found. We go to learn and worship and grow. We are guests of the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania, there at the invitation of presiding bishop and dear friend, Rev. Dr. Frederick Shoo.

Bookmark this blog to follow along or subscribe to receive updates each time there is a new post. We appreciate your prayers for a safe and meaningful journey. We depart from Minneapolis on June 14.

Asante sana!