After one month of travelling through Tanzania and Mozambique, we arrived yesterday and we are ready to share with you the news and pictures of this trip.

This visit to Mozambique had a double purpose: to survey and find out more what can be done to help with the process of evangelization and to have some needed break from the cold weather of Nairobi and enjoy some sunny skies and warmer weather. On the first objective we were able to meet with several missionaries on the field and find out what has been done in concern to Bible translation in the local languages –  in summary there is a lot to be done specially in the areas of digitalization of the Word, as a to be able to place it online for all to use, and audio recordings, for use by people who are illiterate, especially in the villages. Most of those we talked to were very enthusiastic about this and loved the idea of having  Audio Bibles in different local languages, however those languages are not yet recorded and some of them not yet translated.

electronic Portuguese Bibles to Pastors in Mozambique

In Mozambique, where the official national language is Portuguese, the pastors we were able to meet were blessed to receive the gift of Portuguese Audio Bibles we brought for them. In all 100 Audio Bibles were given out and in Tanzania we also left at least 15 Swahili  Audio Bibles. We would need 1000’s but we would need to import them straight into those countries. On that line we also found some valuable information which we will share in due time.

Bible for the North of Mozambique

Some of the work in Mozambique is based on training local leaders and pastors, who in turn will teach others… there are several training courses scheduled for the near future. These audio Bibles are a blessing to help the local pastors and leaders to  increase their knowledge of the Word and also to share when they go back to their communities. In summary, there is lot to be learned and strategies to be defined in result of this visit to Mozambique and Tanzania. In due time we are going to debate and pray for the next steps to be made. We thank all of you who made this possible with your prayers and support.

As for the second objective of this voyage, please check reports from Donna and Gloria, and enjoy their observations and experiences.

Bless you all.

Jorge

Joana back in reunion with family, celebrating her 19th birthday

Dad, mom, Ben, Jason and Gloria left for Mozambique on the 6th. Since then I’ve been surviving in Kenya with the companionship of Terry, a Chinese friend of many years. As she is working with one of the local Chinese churches in Nairobi, I have also found myself quite involved there. On the 16th there was a big revival meeting aimed at uniting the different Chinese congregations in Nairobi. It took 2 whole days to prepare that great event. The meeting was a grand affair with pastors who just arrived from Hong Kong along with TV filming crew. It was a wonderful opportunity to get to know more Chinese Christians here and to feel the power of God working among them. This Sunday we had our church
meeting outdoors!! We all drove out to lake Naivasha and worshiped while gazing at God s marvelous creations. A Brother who is a professional Chinese chief then prepared an amazing BBQ afterwards. This Month I was also very busy with interning. I was recently
transferred to Bagathi district hospital. It s the hospital that boarders and services the great Kibera slum. The hospital itself is just a collection of low, stone buildings that house very meager facilities and an unbelievable amount of patients.

Joana at Mbagati Hospital, Nairobi

They call it the hospital where
people come to die as around ¾ of the patients are HIV positive in their 3-4th stage. Almost all the medical staff is interns and we all do the best we can. I pray every day for God s protection as I work there. This month has been a month of challenge and adventure and experience. As I look back on it, I see God s protection and guidance
throughout. God bless you all!!