Made It Safely!

Hi Everyone,

I finally made it here safely to Tanzania after three flights, a couple of layovers, and 1 smooth drive from the airport to Moshi. I flew into Dubai, UAE on the 21st and missed my flight that was supposed to take me from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kilimanjaro, Africa. I didn't know that I had missed the flight until I arrived to Dar es Salaam on July 22. Interestingly, I didn't freak out.. Within atleast 2 hours and 25,000 shillings ($25.00) later, I was waiting in line to get on the plane to come to Kilimanjaro. God worked it out completely!

Nonetheless, I made it in safely and I received a warm welcome from all of my family and friends here. They were so happy to see me as I was to see them too. It makes want to stay longer. When I first mentioned to my mom, a couple of months ago, that I was going to return to Tanzania she jokingly said, "No.. you can't go, because if you do someone might have to come and get you." She's so funny like that... But it's so true... I want to stay.. But, I know that I have much to do back in States and I will return home :0) Ma, don't worry hahaha I will come home.

We, the team leaders for the Women's Conference, met today for lunch to discuss the Women's Conference that will be coming up this Saturday. I plan to speak on the topic: Serving God in Your Relationships. I also plan to dance at the conference so please pray that there will be no hindrances to women coming to the conference. Some of them have to walk from miles and miles away to get here. Others have many obligations they must take care of. We know God wants to bless them and speak to them so please pray they are able to come.

Oh..I have to go quickly now but I hope to hear from you all. Even if its just a quick, "Hi, April." :) Please post a comment...

Love you all and thanks again for all your support!!

Sincerely,
April Nicole King

In Preparation

Hi Family and Friends,

I want to thank you for taking the time to keep in touch with me as I go to Tanzania again for the third time!! I had hoped to already be in Tanzania in language school at this point, but plans were changed early on. When I didn't have the money to attend language school, I had to change my plans and change them soon. Nonetheless, God has provided and I believe it is His will for me to go on July 21 and not July 1. His plans are fine with me :)

I am now preparing mentally and emotionally to return to Tanzania and I am sooo excited. I am anxious to see all those that embraced me and that I now refer to as my family. I am also excited to see what God is going to do this year through me, in me and around me. Thank you Lord!! I know He is going to do amazing things as my entire experience at Regent has been just that. I am nearing the end of a journey here and the beginning of another.

I actually did not come to Regent just to get an education. I actually came to deepen my relationship with the Lord. Well, He had other plans. Though my relationship has been strengthened, He wanted to prepare me for ministry and now He is sending me out to be used for His glory... I know this may sound rehearsed, but God I really mean it and I am so honored to be apart of His "Plan" though I have not been as patient as I could have been... Nonetheless, He is faithful when we are unfaithful.. Gotta love Him.

Keep me in your prayers as I will be traveling July 21 to Tanzania. I will not arrive until the 22nd, but I have three separate flights that I will take to get there. I will keep you posted and I truly look forward to hearing from you all and sharing this experience with you...

Sincerely,
April Nicole