First Presbyterian Church
Tanzania Mission Trip
2005


Sent: July 9th, 2005
From: Jason
Subject: Adjusting to Tanzania

It has not been easy to get to the internet, but we know some information has been getting through. We were gone all day yesterday on safari to Serengeti and it was fabulous as you might imagine. It is very important to our African hosts that they can share this treasure with their guests. Otherwise the time at TCRC has been almost indescribable in its many blessings.

We also have had some challenges which you can pray about. We could not go to Micah's one evening for dinner because some men had been asking about our group at his house. It was thought to be safer for us not to come over, especially after dark, as it might be that there were plans to rob us. Security issues are very much at the forefront of everyone's mind here. The group has been doing very well together with some cultural lessons we are trying to help one another learn. Pray for that also.

Rick or Judy will be contacting Donna tomorrow (Sunday) about the current plan to get money to Micah. I did not have my ATM card, only a credit card. They charged a $60 fee for our transferring $500, so that is a terible way to go. The hope is that Donna can get a check quickly written and signed and mailed top priority to cover our remaining funds for Micah. Betty, you will have to do yet another transaction with the money. Sorry for these difficulties and thank you so much for helping so readily at your end. We are very much aware of being lifted up in prayer all through each day. It is a great blessing.

We have not had any big health problems. Lori and I are doing very well. Jane is having problems with shortness of breath, affecting her sleep and climbing the stairs at our Hostel. Pass on to others to remember this in prayer. I can not express how wonderful it has been to have this time with Mama Hi in Tanzania. We are getting to see her in many ways that were never possible in the states. What a blessing. I wish I had time for so much more, but this must be qick as we have to meet Micah down the street in a few minutes.