Our Companion Synod in Tanzania- the Ulanga Kilombero Diocese
Our Companion relationship between the Eastern Washington Idaho Synod and the Ulanga Kilombero Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania began in 1989. The purpose of the companionship program is to strengthen one another for life and mission within the body of Christ. It offers us the privilege of participating in the life of another church through prayer, study, communication and the exchange of persons and resources. Our relationship with Ulanga Kilombero serves to open our eyes to the global challenge that Christ offers us today and calls us to deepen our commitment and discipleship as individual persons and as a community of faith.
How is our Synod involved with Ulanga Kilombero?
Since 1989 our synod has been involved in many ways with our companions. A number of our companions from the Ulanga Kilombero Diocese including Bishop Abel Mwambungu have visited our congregations. Women of the ELCA support scholarships for girls at our Tumaini Secondary School. They also exchange two teachers from our synod in Bonners Ferry and Caldwell, Idaho with the Mwangaza Education program. Individuals including our bishops and groups from our synod have visited the Ulanga Kilombero Diocese. The groups that traveled to Ulanga Kilombero in 2002 and 2006 are available to visit congregations of our synod to bring attention to our companionship with our brothers and sisters as we continue to support our companions with advocacy, prayers and resources.
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Congregation Resources:
Companion Synod Sunday School Material ~
Sunday School material was created by a past member of the Global Mission Committee. We extend our "Thanks" for this resource!
This material is excellent and could be embellished in various ways. For example, Marj Nishek, Chair of the Companion Synod Task Force Committee, has a DVD that she would copy and send to you of the 2006 Companion Synod trip. A DVD of the 2008 Companion Synod trip is also available upon request. If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact Marj at nishek@meadowcrk.com.
Fund Raising Idea/Card for the Dining Hall @ Tumaini ~
Would your congregation like to help make Tumaini's dream of building a Dining & Assembly Hall come true? The Companion Synod Task Force Committee has created a card that can be used in conjuntion with a Fund Raising Drive. You can give a gift in memory of a loved one or to honor a special person in your life. The bricks have been made and now it's time to begin building-as soon as sufficient finances become available.
ASANTE SANA!!! Which means "Thank You Very Much."
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