Jon Hitz from Ascension Lutheran Church in Columbus, NE has been an eager member of our annual mission trips to Tanzania five times. At age 75, he has a spry step and can outwalk the younger members. His enthusiasm is unmatched. His jokes may be corny, but his upbeat attitude is refreshing. Jon has a
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This year the mission team was sent to the Maswa District of the Southeast of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD) where Pastor Odolous Gyunda serves as the District Pastor and also pastors Amani Lutheran Church. The Maswa district located north of Shinyanga, has a population of 344,125 people, served by five pastors who serve five congregations and
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The 2017 mission trip from the LCMS Mid-South District stopped by Mwadui Lutheran Secondary School on the end of their trip. The returning visitors were so impressed with the progress made. We had a chance to visit with Eric Funke on the work and tour of their the new computer lab. He and his wife, Linda have served
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Lutheran Bishop in Tanzania speaks up against the persecution of people with albinism ARUSHA, Tanzania/GENEVA | 24/3/2017 (LWI) – For members of one Lutheran diocese in Tanzania, there is no place for the persecution of people with albinism – an affliction that blights not only their community and country but others in Africa. Bishop
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