As you can see from the photos above, the Tumaini Lutheran School projects are nearing completion. They have ordered and received all of their texts books, built most of their walls, and nearly finished their new library.

I have been in Tucson, Arizona this week at a pastor’s conference. It was good – as conferences go. It was the first time in 3 years we have been able to hold the conference, so it was really nice to reconnect with colleagues, and it was nice to get some sun.

From Pastor Moses: Renovation of the room that will be used as Mini Library is in progress. Two sheet metal panels destroyed by rust were replaced. Preparation of book shelves, and tables are in progress. We are very busy here.

I received word from Pastor Moses this morning that their books have already arrived safely, and some of their materials (the bricks) for their wall. We were able to send them enough money to buy all of their needed text books, build their required wall, build a library, and supply some laboratory equipment for their science laboratories!

Today (April 18) I start my 2022 sabbatical. It’s been 8 years since my last sabbatical. It’s suppose to be every 6, but a building project got in the way and I postponed it a couple of years. My time away is 4.5 months. 3 months for sabbatical, 1 month vacation, and 2 weeks to lead a trip to Israel and host a staff retreat.