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In
Mpwapwa TANZANIA
ServingThe
Anglican Church of Tanzania
In
Partnership with
© Copyright – Godfrey and Rachel Tarling – 2004 (All rights reserved worldwide)
The Tarlings
MIC 6:8 And what does the LORD require of
you? i. To act justly and
ii. To love mercy and to
iii. Walk humbly with your God (NIV) .…
© Copyright – Godfrey and Rachel Tarling – 2004 (All rights reserved worldwide)
A Voice and Hands
Mpwapwa Town
Giving God’s Word …
1.Justice MT 12:18 "Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he
will proclaim justice to the nations. (NIV)
In Tanzania…
The per capita GDP (2003) is US$220
1 child in 5 born healthy will die before his 5th
Birthday.
1 in 20 women will die as acomplication of one of
her pregnancies.
The Basis of Mission … 1. Justice
There are some who are
poor…
And there are those who are extremely poor...
2.Mercy ZEC 7: 9 "This is what the LORD Almighty says: `Administer
true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. 10 Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor” (NIV)
2. Mercy
It is never an easy thing to build a development
process
3.Unswerving, Respectful & Humble Obedience to God
1CH 28:7 ‘I will establish his kingdom forever if he is unswerving in carrying out my commands and laws.' (NIV)
3. Obedience
COL 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (NIV)
And 4, The One… Love, That in the Light binds them All
…Together
© Copyright – Godfrey and Rachel Tarling – 2004 (All rights reserved worldwide)
A visionary belief. The long experience of Evangelical
Organisations & Churches. Working partnerships with
developing communities.As typified between that of: -
In theDiocese of Mpwapwa
Anglican Church of Tanzania
Crosslinks and the
Giving God’s Word a Voice & Hands reflects: -God’s Word to God’s World
If we ignore the World we let down the Word of God that sends us out to serve the world.
If we ignore the Word of God we have little of consequence to bring to the World
“Active Mission proclaims and demonstrates the Gospel.”
Active Mission
When the road is rough & steep…
Keep your eyes on
Jesus!The Road
St. Luke’s Dispensary aims to ensure that wherever possible day-to-day activities and their associated costs are funded locally.
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Making it Last - Sustainability
Medical Consultations
Laboratory Services
Ultrasound Examinations
TheWaitingRoom
DispensingMedicines
MCHOutreach
HIV/AIDSCampaig
n
HIV Counselling & Testing Services
Home Based Care
Home Based Care
Training
TraditionalBirth
Attendants
Teaching through Drama
Women and Men TogetherGendering community
development. Mother &
Child HealthClinics
The recently finished 4-bed delivery suite extension to St. Luke’s Dispensary
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Maternity Wing
Where there is life, the Church
not only expands but also
consolidates
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Church Building
Construction
Strategic Projects
Chamuhawi Bible School
Refurbishing
Training
On site
Management
Trades
Not forgetting that Christ came to heal the whole person, we are
keenly aware that in addition to
formal worship, practical needs, and fellowship, there are also
times when rest and recuperation
are essential
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Spiritual Renewal
FDDSPedal Cycle
Radio Installations
There’s much to sing one’s heart
out for!
Godfrey and Rachel, Esther, Christopher and
Timothy Tarling in Tanzania
Pray for St. Luke’s Dispensary, as we look after people who are ill. Pray that we may show them God’s love as well as giving them good treatment.
Pray for wisdom and safe travel for Godfrey as he travels around advising churches on new & existing buildings.
Pray for Esther and Christopher at school in UK, that they may know God is near.
Pray for
for your support in prayers, finance and for
keeping in contact!God’s Word to God’s World
www.tarlings.com© Copyright – Godfrey and Rachel Tarling – 2004 (All rights reserved worldwide)
Thank you