Category: Stories
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South East of Lake Victoria diocese opens headquarters in Bushushu
The South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD) opens the new location for their headquarters. They received a donation of 30 acres of land and commemorated the event.
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Grant update: sewing and life skills are taught to young women in Tanzania.
Thanks to a grant from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) young women are continuing to learn vital skills to support themselves. South East of Lake Victoria Diocese has 10 districts and 62 parishes in and around the areas of Shinyanga and Simiyu regions of Tanzania. This 6 month program is taught by deaconesses to…
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Ode to Nancy Herd: what a difference you made
We were sadden to hear of the passing of Nancy Herd, wife of retired pastor Cliff Herd of Chattanooga. She passed on September 1, 2018. Cliff and Nancy were on our 2013 mission trip to Tanzania. They were no strangers to Africa and by the end of her earthly time, Nancy had logged 15 mission…
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“Oh God, give us peace and love.” The Right to Live with Albinism ministry prepares ladies for reentry to their community
Sharon Hyde, Memphis TN…..revisiting the albino compound In my first blog post about my 2018 trip, I spoke about change. Change is going to happen. Sometimes it is good and some change is not so good. My passion on these mission trips is something I never want to change. Children and adults with albinism has…