Writing Church History...

Back in Moshi, I now have access to the Internet again. The past couple of days have been so interesting. Just sitting back in the midst of activity, to watch God at work is phenomenal. On Wednesday we, Pastor Glorious Shoo and myself drove down to Same to meet some pastors to simply share the vision of what we want to achieve in Same next year.

One of the local pastors in Same, Pastor Charles Hangi had invited pastors from all the denominations and gathered were 18 pastors. Pastor Shoo and myself shared how God had connected us and how He had spoken about Same. They were all excited to hear our plans and invited us to their region.

We also had time to drive around in Same to get acquainted with the town and the surrounding areas. We found a football (soccer) pitch that will be a great site for the festival. It is located next to a market place and close to the main road that passes through Same. This will make it easily accessible and a well known place that people will find with ease.




When then had to return to Moshi for the night since we had an early morning meeting with the Regional Commissioner (read Governor). She is a Member of Parliament and appointed to this position by the President. Madame Mbega was very happy to hear our plans of both bringing the Gospel to Same as well as bring water to the people. She confirmed that there is a great need of water in the Same region. Again we saw the favor of God ahead of us.

More than once on this trip, Pastor Shoo and myself have looked at each other in amazement if how God's favor is working on our behalf. After lunch we headed back to Same for a meeting with the Lutheran Bishop in the region. We meet him over dinner and he was at first a bit hesitant and wanted to meet again to discuss this and try to create unity among the leaders before making this public. But then it happened... the Holy Spirit took over and worked in his heart. All of a sudden he says several times: "I am convinced that this is a good thing" and in doing so welcomed us to the region and opened up his churches to be a part of the event. God is so faithful...

This morning we drove out to one of the wards outside the town, where the need of water is very real. They have taps on a government pipe line but they are pad locked and only opened for five hours twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays from 7am - 1pm. We saw people come with their buckets to buy water at the tap. This morning however there were less people than usual because it had rained some the past few days. The people gather the rain water so that they do not have to buy water. Even if the water is cheap, for someone that has no money, they choose to drink the not so clean rain water.

We then returned to Same to meet with the District Executive Director (DED). We managed to set up a meeting with the District Commissioner, DED, and the Water Engineer for Tuesday next week. God is really using this water well project to open up doors. Everyone that we have talked to so far all confirm that water is the greatest need in the Same district.

We will bring in water but then like Jesus we will offer them the water of Life that will be like a fountain of life, rushing forth on the inside and they will thirst no more. Jesus meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well speaks to strongly into this region. THE WATER OF LIFE THAT QUENCHES ALL THIRST IS ABOUT TO BE POURED OUT IN A DRY LAND.

Before returning to Moshi, we again met with the pastors and formed an organizing committee that will work with the preparations for the festival. They have never been part of a project of this size and magnitude so please PRAY FOR THEM. We will also make sure that we bring in some leaders that Pastor Shoo recommends. They will bring in wisdom and well needed guidance.



WOW what a week so far... Tomorrow I get to attend a Tanzania wedding, perhaps three...

Check back soon for more from the Field General...

C U soon!

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About The Almqvists

Hi, my name is Peter Almqvist and I am a minister of help. I work with setting up large outdoor evangelistic festivals all around the world, primarily in Africa. Currently we are on what we are calling the African Capital City Tour, or ACCT for short. We preach the gospel to those that have not heard or have yet to respond. The cry of the lost has been heard and we are responding to their SOS.