Tanzania, Northern Diocese--Companion Synod

Tanzania Update -- A Newsletter about Tanzania opening our eyes to the global challenge and opportunities that Christ offers us today March 2007--Part 1 | Part 2 Tanzania Enewsletter -- Sign up by contacting Pastor Martin Russell to receive an occasional e-newsletter of the Nebraska Synod ELCA about Tanzania opening our eyes to the global challenge and opportunities that Christ offers us today

2009 Tanzania Nebraska Synod Vision Trips As we continue to deepen our relationship with the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentina, you are invited to join in upcoming Nebraska Synod sponsored Vision Trips. Tanzania Vision Trip – February 2-17, 2009 - You are invited to visit our companion synod in Tanzania! As we continue to deepen our relationship with the Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, a Nebraska Synod sponsored Vision Trip is being planned to Tanzania. The date is: February 2-17, 2009 The trip will include visits to ministry sites of the Northern Diocese as well as a safari to the Serengeti and Ngoronogoro Crater. Estimated costs are $3,100 per person for the trip. This figure covers all travel, lodging, meals, airfare, safari fees, and visa. For more information on Nebraska Synod Vision Trips, contact Pastor Martin Russell or Judy Williams in the Nebraska Synod Office at 402.896.5311.

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During the past 15 years, people-to-people visits and exchanges created opportunities for the two church organizations to expand ministry opportunities in both countries. In 2004, Bishop Martin Shao was elected for a 10-year term to serve the Northern Diocese, following the 26 years of leadership by Bishop Erasto Kweka. Nebraska Synod has embraced ministry opportunities in the Northern Diocese, working with our companions there to provide ministry through schools, camps, medical and social services.

Read about adopting a dispensary in Tanzania

The Northern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania, one of our two companion synods, provides vital healthcare to the people of northern Tanzania. The Diocese's healthcare ministry includes three hospitals and more than 20 dispensaries. The dispensaries (know as zahanati in Swahili) are often located in remote areas, typically the only accessible source for medical care. They provide a wide assortment of health care services such as births, vaccinations and health education. Congregations, individuals and groups can support the work of a dispensary through a financial commitment over the next two to four years, or by making a one-time gift to the program.

Watch a video about adopting a dispensary in Tanzania

Through our Nebraska Synod's partnership with Alegent Health, Global Ministry Associate Bob Kasworm serves in the Northern Diocese and his medical work includes oversight of the Adopt-a-Dispensary Program. Those making ongoing commitments to a dispensary will receive pictures, video and stories of the impact their generous gift is having.

Read about a synod vision trip to Tanzania

Read about 2005 Pastoral Exchange in Nebraska and Tanzania

Read about challenges with visas for interns from Tanzania

Read about our Tanzania Relationship from the Winter 2004 Nebraska Lutheran.

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For more on Tanzania from the ELCA Division of Global Ministries, go to http://www.elca.org/countrypackets/tanzania/church.html
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http://www.elca.org/countrypackets/tanzania/desc.html

http://www.elca.org/dcm/stewardship/mck_images04/MCK04_10.pdf

Check out this link: http://www.elca.org/hunger/children/Tanzania/population.html It has general information about Tanzania, brought to you by the ELCA website.

Read about our Tanzania Relationship from the Winter 2004 Nebraska Lutheran.

Other Links
www.newafrica.com

www.state.gov/travel

www.tanzania.go.tz