A-Town
Gazette
January 18, 2010
Hi everyone,
It’s been a whirlwind of
a Christmas time and a new year, but in the end...wonderful! I trust yours
has been a good one as well. Mary and I were blessed to have our daughter
Bonnie home for Christmas up until January 8th. That in itself was a
wonderful Christmas present. Then, on New Year’s eve, my mother joined us
until January 10th. While she has already visited us more than 10 years ago,
she had never been to the northern circuit here in the Arusha area.
Bible Baptist
Church of Olorien is off to a great start this year with a new slogan. The
rhyme doesn’t really translate that well, so I won’t try. But, the slogan
rhymes and is responsive much like “God is good...all the time.” “All the
time... God is good.” Along with normal “challenges,” I am thankful that our
attendances are up, and our people are growing.
Bible Baptist
Academy is open for the first term of the new year (our school year runs
from Jan-Dec), and is doing great. It is super for BBA to have Mrs. Joanne
Foltz back in place. We are grateful for her work for sure! Unfortunately,
our building of the two story classroom is still stopped. I have been
working on it several times every week. However, many times in the pertinent
offices, the only person in the world who can help you...is out. “When will
he be back?” “Don’t know.” “Can you give me an appointment?” “Don’t work
that way.”
Well, in the end, we know
that God is in control and He will work this all out in His time. Please
pray with us that the building of the school will resume quickly. In the
mean time, the kids are none the wiser and the school as it is, is doing
great.
Olorien Community Clinic
is also buzzing right along. From Oct. 1st to Dec 31st, over 1500 people
were treated. Approximately 800 were treated for Malaria. Amazing. Only 4
people in that quarter had to be referred to hospitals with other
capabilities. Please continue to pray for OCC, Dr. Byemba, and the staff,
for wisdom, safety, and that the good reputation will continue to grow.
That’s it for now... God
Bless you all and give you peace. Hope to have another update on the web
next week.
Yours in Arusha,
Vernon and Mary
By the way, we were able to show
my mother this lovely couple (click for a closer look and use your browser's
back button to return).
