Challenges and memories!

Today started with the Ice Bucket Challenge.  It is all for a good cause, to raise awareness to ALS.  I should get extra points for this.  It is still cold.....  I sent the challenge out to other missionaries past and present of New Life Outreach.  Feel free to laugh!

This week has been a week of challenges and memories.  5 years ago I had both of my knees replaced.  It is amazing to see how much I can do without pain now.  I still lead fitness classes, and was asked to train one person privately who has multiple challenges.

The day I had my surgery, was also the day that Don Bryant's dad passed away.  He has a resemblance to the late Jefferson Parrish Sheriff Harry Lee.  Harry Lee had refrigerator magnets that he gave away.  We have a few, so I made a collage of Don's Dad and the magnet.  

Maswa for Jesus!

Don and the team took off for  Maswa Saturday.  The last time New Life Outreach was in Maswa, there was a demonic storm that tore through the ministry site and destroyed multiple thousands of dollars worth of equipment.  It is time to take back what the enemy took.  We claim Maswa for the Kingdom of God!

Have a great week!

God bless,

Mary and Don

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Declaration of Divine Protection

The news of the week in Arusha, was a bit unsettling.  The report came Saturday,  from The Daily News, that there are snipers loose in Arusha shooting, women.  There have been 5 women shot in the last week.  One killed, one in critical condition, and 3 others wounded.  The shooters are targeting women, who are driving alone in cars.  (This report was in the local paper.  The local security company has dismissed the threat, calling it just a coincidence of shootings that took place over a short time.)

There are so many things happening in the world, that are so hard to understand, but I want to make it clear.  We have a BIG GOD!  He did not fall off of His throne. 

Verse one of Psalm 91, talks about the secret place of the Most High.  How awesome is that?!  God has a place that we can go, that the enemy can't go.  Our problems can't go.  It is just me and Him!  It is a place of true peace and joy.  Everything can be going crazy, but it is safe and calm.  

Jesus knew what that place was.  Remember what He was doing when his disciples were freaking out on the boat, during the storm???? Jesus was asleep!!!!  Exactly what He is asking us to do right now.  Rest in His care.   

We can trust Him!  He holds us in every season of our life.  Nothing happens, that He is not aware.  Trust His leadership.

The news is loaded with reasons to fear.  The enemy wants to cause us to be afraid.  The moment we give into fear, is the moment we tie the hand of God.  Fear and faith cannot work together, so it is important to take authority over every fearful thought.  Fear cannot rule us.

Father God cares so much for us, that He commands His angels concerning us.  Angels are powerful beings created by God.  They are ministers of flame sent to help us, and sometimes even pass on messages from God.

Take a moment to focus on how powerful our God is.  I heard someone say something a few weeks ago. It stuck with me.  He said that if God has ever intervened in your life in the past, you have no grounds for panic during this present trial.  Wow!  What has God done for you?  He is still faithful!!!!  He didn't change His mind about you.  He really does care!

Amani and Lilian Baptized!

It has been 4 years since I began to disciple Mary's Little Lambs.  Lilian and Amani asked to be baptized in water. That is exactly what we did Friday last week.  It was a holiday from school, so we turned it into a party!  Such an honor!

Prayer Needs:

1.  Don and the team leave for Maswa Saturday morning.  Please pray for them.  The ministry starts on August 19th.  

2.  Pray for peace to return to Arusha.  

This photo was taken in Bariadi.  Don said that he was stuck in the rock for 127 seconds and used his strong stomach muscles to move the rock to escape...he is a riot.

We thank God for partnering with us in prayer and support.  Support in any amount is greatly appreciated.  For tax credit, make checks payable to Victory Fellowship.  Write a note with the check indicating that the donation is for Don and Mary Bryant.  Mail checks to: Victory Fellowship 5708 Airline Dr., Metairie LA. 70003.

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1800 Transformed by the Good News in Bariadi

1800 Changed by the Gospel in Bariadi

Joey Ipock, is a visitor from Tulsa Oklahoma.  He worked really hard with Don to set up the platform for the ministry in Bariadi.  He impressed everyone with his hard work, but also with his heart of love for the people.  He is kneeling at the head of this very sick woman, who was carried from the hospital. We are praying he comes back.

The small shack, to the right of the house, is a grocery store in Bariadi.  These stores only carry very basic items.  Soap, salt, flour, sugar, oil...things like this.  No Walmarts in Tanzania!

Don snapped a photo of this child, using wire as a jump rope.  The children of Tanzania are very creative.

There is lots going on right now.  The youth discipleship group had to switch days, after the school suddenly changed the class schedules.

Lilian asked for special prayer.  She is having a very hard time at home.  Her father is very abusive with her mom and is not taking care of the family.  Don and I have stepped in as much as we can, to pay her school fees and other needs.  Lilian's dream is to become a doctor.  She is one of the top students in the government school, and hopes to place high enough on her test to get placed in a boarding school next year. Pray that her father gets saved!  Pray for Lilian and her family. Thanks!

We thank God for partnering with us in prayer and support.  Support in any amount is greatly appreciated.  For tax credit, make checks payable to Victory Fellowship.  Write a note with the check indicating that the donation is for Don and Mary Bryant.  Mail checks to: Victory Fellowship 5708 Airline Dr., Metairie LA. 70003.

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