Exactly Enough

Every day I’m learning just how faithful God is. It is surprising and humbling and reminds me that God is always at work for good and that we are fortunate to live in the midst of God’s incredible and creative story.

Over the years we have fostered a beautiful relationship with Lutheran Junior Seminary (LJS) in Morogoro, Tanzania. We have been blessed to partner with the school in a variety of ways: friendship, prayer, and project. Most recently, we raised funds to help provide a new water supply for the students and teachers at LJS. Our original goal was $16,500 which we were able to raise a significant portion towards. This past June, when I traveled to Tanzania I was able to bring this gracious gift to our friends. Though it was not the entire amount we had originally hoped for, we were certain that it would be extremely helpful and contribute toward their goal for a new well.

Wouldn’t you know though- because God is always up to something- the amount we shared ended up being exactly enough!

During a meeting with Pastor Ndosi, Director of Lutheran Junior Seminary, he shared that when the water surveyor, a ministry in partnership with ELCA Global Mission, came to assess the land, it was determined that instead of spending the money to dig a new well that may or may not produce, they would instead expand, fix, and improve the current well and pump.

The initial improvements include:

1. Non-return valves to make the water flow in only one direction. This will help when they join the new (deeper) source of water with the present source.
2. Purchase water pipes to bring water from the farm water tank to the other two tanks.
3. Treat the present water table and then once stable, dig deeper to establish and expand a new water table.
4. Purchase a new pump and holding tank.

While I am not an expert in this area, I am beyond thankful for those who have answered their call through this life-giving and life-sustaining ministry. Currently the work has begun at the seminary with hopes to be complete come mid-summer.

Thank you to all who so faithfully supported this project and for all who hold our Tanzanian sisters and brothers in their hearts and prayers. The gift of water is powerful for not only the body but also the soul.

How good it is to be the Body of Christ!

Asante Sana!

Vicar Emily