Welcome to South East of Lake Victoria, Tanzania

Grant update: sewing and life skills are taught to young women in Tanzania.

November 19, 2018 Susan Allen

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

Ode to Nancy Herd: what a difference you made

October 4, 2018 Susan Allen

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

“Oh God, give us peace and love.” The Right to Live with Albinism ministry prepares ladies for reentry to their community

July 20, 2018 Susan Allen

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

Best friendships are formed on the mission field

June 30, 2018 Susan Allen

One of the best things about taking a mission trip is spending time with both old and new friends in an environment that makes everlasting memories. It is fun to meet people,especially those taking their first mission trip. On a mission trip you bond in a totally different way. We share food, medicine, clothes, water