Category: deconesses
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The opening of a new Diakona at Nindo
Excerpt from Eric and Linda Funke post. About three years ago, we sponsored a deaconess student study tour to Moshi. During that trip, deaconess student and former teacher at Mwadui Lutheran Secondary School, Festa Brown, saw so many opportunities for diaconal ministry but knew that many aspects of ministry require money. She saved up…
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The Deaconess Student Study Tour to Haydom Hospital
In January of this year, students studying to be deaconesses had the opportunity to minister to the sick and dying in the Haydom Hospital in Arusha. They had been studying this and this gave them real-life experience in a Lutheran context that is known for their quality of care. Pictures are courtesy of Funke Time…
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As deaconesses, we watch for where there is need, and that is where we serve
Deaconesses have become an active participant ministry in the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD). Recently the focus of these women has broadened to include a number of components. Deaconesses Lilian Makala, Stella Matary, Esther Mangesho and Linda Funke are working on the Community Health Evangelism program. Esther is the coordinator for that program…
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Right to Live….brave women graduate with pride and hope for a safe future
Graduation day is filled with hope for a bright future. For the women in Tanzania that were born with albinism, this day is a huge milestone. They have lived with the danger of mutilation and death daily, all due to the superstitions and beliefs perpetrated by witchcraft still prevalent in this country. They have been…