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| Don preached the roof off of a church in Kibaigwa |
The church in Kibaigwa was started by a former graduate of the New Life Outreach Leadership College. It is great to see the graduates planting new churches in villages like Kibaigwa, that have a very small percentage of Christians.
Don has been on 2 ministry outreaches in Tanzania, since the last newsletter. New Life Outreach was in Dongobesh from the end of October till November 8th. There were huge crowds responding to the Gospel message in Dongobesh. Thousands were saved, healed, and set free!
The following is a short video clip that Don took in Kibaigwa, that will make your day: Click on, "Rejoicing in Kibaigwa, Tanzania!"!
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| Gifts from the pastors of Dongobesh |
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| Don's view on the drive to Kibaigwa |
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| New Life Outreach Leadership College Graduation, December 2014 |
The last three months have flown by as the ministry in Tanzania was in full-speed. Don went 3 ministry outreaches as I was in the USA taking care of some issues with my mom. I spent Thanksgiving Day with my mom and our family in Missouri.
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| Uncle Ted and Aunt Rosalie have been so kind to house me and feed me during the time I spent in Adrian |
Don and I received an email right before Thanksgiving that his mom's condition had worsened. He returned to Arusha to begin preparations to join me in the USA. He took a Qatar flight and 40 hours later was in Kansas City with me and my cousins, Martin and Vicky, who have also been housing us and feeding us. It took Don about a week to get over the jet lag, then we spent a few days with my mom, before continuing our journey to Hot Springs, Arkansas.
There was a shocking change in Don's mom from when we saw her earlier in the year. She was bright and able to walk. It was precious time that we spent with her as she left this earth on December 23rd. We are thankful that she held on long enough for Don to bring his sister to see their mother. Pastor Jess Gideon and his sweet wife, Carolyn spent the entire morning with us, as we sang songs and prayed for Barbara. "Oh the Blood of Jesus" was the last song we sang as she entered eternity. Family, friends, and the church family came to the memorial service the first Sunday in January.
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| My mom in Adrian Missouri- December 2014 |
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| December 2014 |
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| A photo of Don's mom from April 2014 |
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| Teddy, chaplain from Hospice, blessed us with Christmas carols and hymns. |
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| Photo from the memorial service for Don's mother. Mary and Don Bryant; Dave and Debra Fenimore |
Thank You!
Our hearts are so grateful for the loving messages of condolence received as well as all the outpouring of love we have felt. My cousins Martin and Vicki Bridges have done several airport runs, housed and fed us. Uncle Ted and Aunt Rosalie Bridges have housed us and fed us. Glory Barn Church has not only housed us, and Pastor Jess and Carolyn Gideon opened the doors to the church for a memorial service. There are a number of our friends that gave special offerings over the last few months. We are humbled by the care and pray that the seeds sown will return back to you 100-fold. It has not been easy, but your outpouring of love has made this burden bearable.
There are details that need to be taken care in relation to his mother's death. The next thing on our agenda is to go back to check on my mom and hopefully get to New Orleans by the end of February. It is our plan to spend time in New Orleans to get recharged and refreshed as we pray for the wisdom needed to go forward. These last few months have taken a lot out of us, and we appreciate continued prayers. Our walk is a walk of faith, so God has assured me that this is all going to come together to show forth His glory.
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." (Matthew 6:34 MSG)
God bless,
Mary and Don
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| Celebrating 15 years of marriage this month, we have overflowing hearts that reach towards the One who keeps us. Our Good Shepherd leads us each step of the way! |
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