Hi to All,
Sorry it's taken so long for me to post again. I have been sooooo busy the last two weeks with the team. Even before then, I traveled to a place here in Tanzania (16 hours away from Moshi) called Mbeya for a pastor's conference. We were gone for almost two weeks. So... all that to say, it has been quite hectic for me.... in a good way though! :o)
In Mbeya, the Lord brought together pastor's from many different denominations to unify to plant churches in areas where the gospel has not yet been preached. Though my purpose was to go, observe, and intercede, I was given the opportunity to lead the men in worship and to also debrief with the team. It was amazing!!! I have been amazed at how the Lord is closing up the gap between denominations here to encourage His people to unify. Though the pastor's had their theological differences, they chose to put them aside for the sake of reaching those with the gospel who have never been reached. I will post pics! Please keep them in prayer because there will come a point that they may have to confront eachother because of their differences. Please pray that in spite of those differences, they will choose to stay connected and work threw their issues.
The last two weeks with the team has been phenomenal as well. We have had a full schedule and have been extremely busy since they landed on July 29. We have all had the opportunity to either preach or give testimonies. I have given testimonies and preached on three different subjects: Healing, Unity within the Body, and Walking in Authority. It has been great!!
Many people have received salvation, healing from illnesses, and have received words of encouragement that will lead to deeper relationship with God.
This past week, we held a three-day outreach in Babati and received great resistance from the enemy. Many people on the team became sick and on the second day of the crusade, we were not allowed to preach or pray and lay hands on the sick. We were forbidden by immigration to do these things although Tanzania is an open country. On the 2nd day, I didnt go to the crusade because I decided to stay back with two of the women that were sick. Everyone's faith was tested! We all prayed and by the next day, we were granted freedom to do as we wished. We prayed and others preached... people were saved and their were also healings. The Lord did great things through us and I believe that He will continue to do wonderful things through others in Babati...
At this moment, I am preparing my heart and mind to leave. I am sad to leave because I have made so many friends here and I have connected so well with the nationals. On the other hand, I know that my time here is drawing to an end. I am anxious to see family and friends again and to also REST!!! I am mentally, physically, and emotionally tired though my time here has been life-altering and phenomenal. I can not complain... I do ask that you would pray for refreshing for me though...
God has been doing great things and because of your love and support, I have been afforded the opportunity to come here, be challenged here, be changed here, be stretched here, be molded here, to be used here, build relationships here... the list goes on and on... All in all, THANK YOU ALL AND I LOVE YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!
I hope to hear from you all... My next message to you may be from America though...
Blessings,
April Nicole
