Wow! What a fantastic day. The weather was beautiful to start with. We got a early jump on going to the Airport which turned out to be perfect as there was a little confusion with the drivers of the two taxis we took to the airport such that we went to one terminal while the other car which had most of our luggage went to the other. But with a little bit of driving back and forth and clarification as to the terminal we were supposed to go to, we got security right on schedule and got all of the stuff we were bringing checked in and on the plane.
One thing that happened that delighted us was finding out that Mama Rose (Bishop Mpango’s wife) was on the same flight with us to Kigoma. She was leaving Dar a day earlier so she could be with us at her home for a visit before we drove out to Kasulu. We arrived in Kigoma at about 9:15 AM and promptly drove over to the Mpango’s home, which is located along Lake Tanganyika. As I said, the weather was beautiful today, so we had a great view of the lake from the back of their home. We ate (twice!) and did various things together and just enjoyed their company and hospitality.
One of the things that Bishop Mpango is involved in now is a ministry to the very poor of Kigoma. It is something that has always been a part of his ministry as the Diocesan Bishop and now that he is retired, and very much rejuvenated, he is embarking on a local ministry with the help of others to reach out and care for the poor. It’s a growing ministry that involves the setting up of a new foundation along with charitable giving of materials and 
supplies from others outside of Tanzania. We lucked out in that today was the day that many poor people from the area come to his home to enjoy some singing and worship together and have a short word of encouragement from the scriptures and then are given modest gifts that the Bishop procures locally. Eventually containers will come from England with all sorts of supplies to be given to these wonderful souls. It was a smaller group than normal today, but it was great to see Bishop Mpango in action, doing what he does best, sharing the love and joy of Jesus with the people that attended. 
Today they were given some simple bars of soup that were made in a local Kigoma soup factory. Modest for sure by our standards, but you should have seen how the people gratefully received these gifts. You would think we were handing out packets of gold.
Afterward we traveled on to Kasulu. Rev Daudi Ndahana drove us there. It was great to finally arrive in Kasulu with all of our bags and equipment in good shape. Relaxing for a short while, we then had dinner with Bishop Makaya at his home and enjoyed an evening of fellowship together.
Tomorrow we will hit the ground running! Cathy and I will start to work on the computer upgrades while Shaw meets with others to continue discussions regarding the on-line studies he has to offer to KBC and the Diocese.
Items for prayer are that all of our equipment setups and migrations will go smoothly. Also pray for the discussions that Shaw will have with Bishop Makaya, with Daudi (the Bible College Principal) and Canon Helen, the academic dean at KBC. There is much potential for great blessings for KBC and the Diocese through what Shaw has to offer. Meeting the exact needs of the Diocese is the key.
Good night again from Tanzania. The Lord bless you all.
Bill