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  • The Deaconess Student Study Tour to Haydom Hospital

    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

    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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  • ILC welcomes Tanzanian Lutheran diocese into membership

    ILC welcomes Tanzanian Lutheran diocese into membership

    GERMANY – On February 27, 2019, the International Lutheran Council (ILC)) welcomed the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania – South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (ELCT-SELVD) as a Recognized Organization observer member. Their acceptance was formally declared in Wittenberg, Germany following a decision of the ILC’s Executive Committee. “We are so joyful that we have been accepted as…

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  • Christ the King-Memphis bakes for Tanzanian missions

    Christ the King-Memphis bakes for Tanzanian missions

    Christ the King Church in Memphis works hard to fund raise for their trip to Tanzania every two years. Mike and Cindy Jergensen lead the efforts with the help of many who are working toward their first or next trip. The group partners with Bishop Makala of South East of Lake Victoria diocese to evangelize…

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