Transcript Algoma Tarime Mission 2014: Outreach

Algoma Tarime Mission 2014:
Outreach
First Mission Trip is in July 2014
• Team of 13 members including
Bishop Stephen Andrews and his
wife Fawna will be building
churches and supporting
community this summer in
Tarime, Tanzania
Tarime is a New Diocese
Born in July 2010
West of the Serengeti National Park, east of
Lake Victoria, bordering Kenya to the north.
29 parishes, 25 ordained pastors, 10 catechists,
10,000 Anglicans
Website: http://www.anglicantarime.org/
Algoma Tarime Mission 2014
Approximately 90% in Tarime are Not Christian!
Agriculture is the foundation of the economy
 Livestock increasing as agricultural activity
Economy relies heavily(50%) on export revenue
Tarime
Tarime
Why Mission?
“… that they may have
life, and have it
abundantly.”
(John 10:10b)
Some of the Current Tarime Projects
Planting New Churches/Teaching the Bible
Economic Empowerment for women/young girls.
Promoting Women’s Rights
Reproductive Health Education in Schools.
Peace Building in the communities
Improving Farming Methods/Food Security.
Diocese of Algoma has committed to:
1. CONSTRUCTION OF CHURCH BUILDINGS
2. FUNDS FOR MOTORCYCLE
TRANSPORTATION FOR CLERGY
Typical Congregation. Often Small.
With women leading!
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A Planned Partnership
 Congregation erects the walls
through self-help.
 OFTEN POOR WOMEN & WIDOWS!
 Bishop Mwita raises money for the
roofing costs
These specialized roofs will provide water
collection for the surrounding community
(CORRUGATED IRON SHEETS required for the Roof )
1 Sheet = $10.
Roof to Be Used for Collecting Clean Water and the building may be
used as a multi purpose building for the community.
Smaller Roof = $4,000
Larger Roof = $6,000
Better Transportation for Clergy
pikipiki (motorcycles in Swahili) being presented to the parish churches of
Manga and Mangucha - the road access to both parishes is ... challenging(??).
3 More Motorcycles for Pastors in Far End of Diocese.
Cost of 1 = $1,500 (US).
Evangelization of Young People
Soccer Evangelism
Choir Evangelism
Reproductive Health Education in Schools
To Stop Female Circumcision & Prevent HIV/Aids.
1,000 Children Sensitized.
10,000+ Still Waiting. More Funds Needed.
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Economic Empowerment for Young Girls
Treadle Sewing Machines = Practical Skill & Income
10 Donated
30 More Purchased After Local Fundraising.
Challenge #1: Larger Classroom Needed.
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“Let the Little Children Come to Me”
No Sunday Schools.
No mid-week or
pre-school activities
Vision: Parish = community
center for mothers/kids.
Director of Children’s
Ministry Needed Soon.
Challenge: Salary,
Computer & Travel Costs
Improving Food Security
Through Diocesan Agricultural Center
1/3 of Tanzania is arid
or semi-arid receiving
800mm of rain or less
Mission is About Reaching Higher
for the Sake of the Gospel
The Bishop of Tarime in Full Stretch.
You May Call Mwita ‘Bishop Giraffe’!
Tarime Agricultural Centre and Guest
Accommodations
Tarime Mission 2014 Joint Fundraising Events:
Shared Parish of Callander, Powassan, Restoule and Chisholm
partnering with
Christ Church, North Bay
Yard Sale May 16th & 17th. St. Mary’s, Powassan
(Part of the Community of Powassan’s Yard Sale)
Enjoy the “Pasta Extravaganza and a Play” Thursday, June 26th
(In partnership with the Powassan Players)
Dinner (5pm – 7pm)
Play – “Suite Surrender” (7:30pm)
TICKETS:
DINNER $15, PLAY $10
Yard Sale for Tarime Mission
WHERE?
St. Mary’s Anglican Church
16 Memorial Drive, Powassan
WHEN?
Friday, May 16 (12 noon – 4pm)
Saturday, May 17 (8am – 2pm)
WHY?
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO…..
HELPING BUILD COMMUNITY IN TANZANIA
Donations for the Yard Sale would
be much appreciated!
• Any items that you would consider donating,
and need to be delivered to St. Mary’s, please
phone John or Linda @ 705-729-1468
• Saturday May 10th from 9am – 1pm St. Mary’s
will be open for items to be dropped off.
“Pasta Extravaganza”
Prepared individually by Chef Glenn Austin
• YOU create your own tasty gourmet pasta dish
• YOU choose your favourites from an array of:
– Fresh Fruits of the Sea and Land,
– Vegetables from the Garden
– A variety of pastas including ‘gluten free’
– Marinara or Alfredo Sauce
Also included are:
– Caesar Salad and Fresh Bread
– Dessert and Hot Beverage
TICKETS ARE $15.00 SO GET YOURS NOW!
We ask your prayers and material support
for Tarime Mission 2014
“… that they may have life,
and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10b)
Partnership in World Mission
is Essential.
Thank You All in Algoma.
Bishop Mwita
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