I'm so blessed to have this amazing testimony to share with others about God's grace and how He pulled me out of the darkness and a life of drug addiction. This morning I was at Southgate Church in South Bend, Indiana. I'm a missionary out of Southgate even though I only worshipped there for 6 months (that can only be Godl) and I had the opportunity to share my testimony with the congregation. It was important for me to let them in on how powerful God has moved in my life and how much of my work has been orchestrated by Him. I believe people want to be involved with what He’s involved with. And so I shared about His love for me and how in an instant He broke the stronghold of addiction in my life. But that wasn’t the amazing part. What was amazing was the amount of people that came forward for prayer that are still living in that addiction, still buried by those burdens and want so desperately to be freed. So many people came forward. They just pushed by the shame and ran to the altar. I was so blessed. I know that God broke all kinds of bondage today. Thank you Jesus, Thank you for showing up at Southgate and thank you for letting me be a part of it.

As my time here in the United States is coming to an end I find myself busier than ever. I have been in the process of setting up a nonprofit that will focus on getting the children of LOHADA (www.lohada.org)sponsored and help to transfer the donations for them over to Tanzania. Another project that is in the works is setting up a business to maunufacture Maasai Sandals, creating jobs and generating income for the family members of the LOHADA children so that they can return to their homes. This type of missions is to create a sustainable living for the women of Arusha so that they may provide for themselves and their family. I continue to fund raise, depending solely on the generosity of others. Thank you for your prayers and many donations. You can find these sandals on my Facebook page called "Sandals from Tanzania" if you would like to purchase a pair.

I have been home now for two months in Michigan. I have had so many new opportunities to speak and share the vision for my work in Tanzania. I feel this is confirmation that I am flowing on God’s path that He has for me. My work in Tanzania is also coming together clearer and stronger than ever. New burdens and strong passions for the women and children of Arusha are guiding me and encouraging me to step out in faith and start new projects. My work with LOHADA will continue as will my work with Partners Worldwide but now they are starting to connect. The new project will be to open a shop where the family members of the children of LOHADA (moms, sisters, grandmothers, etc.) can work to make enough money to send the child back home. We will be creating jobs, lifting spirits, providing a safe and Christian work environment and reuniting families. Check out the merchandise that we will be manufacturing and sending back here to sell (see picture). Please keep us in your prayers as we start this new venture and thank you so much for all your support.

God Bless,

Jennifer

Home

This is Bryan. Bryan and his brother Bryson came to live at LOHADA after they were abandoned by their mother. Unfortunately, their mother is practically a child herself and can barley survive on the streets. Bryan is just one of the many children a LOHADA that are not sponsored. Our sponsorship program needs many more people to help. I ask that you would pray and consider sponsoring one of our children. You can see other profiles of children at our website www.lohada.org . It's not long now that I will be with you again in the states. Thanks again for the support.

God Bless,

Jennifer

Besides my work with Partners Worldwide and LOHADA, I also get to give my testimony to churches all over Arusha. Last Sunday I was at Christ Church, an Anglican church in town. And even though I am clear across the world God is the same everywhere and His grace and mercy can touch anyone at any time. I am blessed to be able to continue speaking out about how He delivered me from Drugs and how He pulled me out of a life of darkness and brought me into His marvelous light!

Children's Sunday @ Church

A couple weeks ago World Outreach Mission Church (Mama Wambura's husband is the pastor) had Children's Sunday, where the children in LOHADA participated in the service. Our children quoted Bible verses, sang songs and danced for most of the service. The short but effective message was given by Mama Wambura (LOHADA's Director) about how our children are the future and that future depends on us and how much we get involved with their lives. I have been working on our Sponsorship program for the past 5 months and I feel this is the best way to get involved with our children. It's not just about the money but about the relationship. This children need to feel important; they need to feel love and to know how special they are. Our website is updated and running again so please check it out and check out our sponsor section with the stories of these awesome kids. The address is www.lohada.org.

Thank you for your support.

God Bless,
Jennifer