Lent Appeal 2012
last updated on: 9th May 2010
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We are delighted to announce that this years Lent Appeal will be in support of our Link Diocese in Tanzania.
In 1982 the Diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro (DMK) covered mile upon mile of savannah with its city of Arusha linked to Moshi by the only tarmac road and the town of Kibaya many hours’ drive to the south only reachable by dirt road. Most of her people – more than 85% are to this day rural subsistence farmers or Masai tribes people with herds of cattle and goats. In 2004 DMK was divided so the southern region became the Diocese of Kiteto (DK). DMK covers an area the size of Scotland and Wales. It has 150 scattered Churches whilst DK covers an area the size of Northern Ireland and Scotland. It too has 150 Churches. Their pastors often have to walk many hours to reach their flock.
In 2011 the four bishops agreed to build on the tradition of the Link with Tanzania by supporting one another’s ministry in prayer and understanding, exchange visits and offers of practical and financial assistance.
The appeal will focus on three areas...
Bishop Stanley Has A Dream
People are hungry for the Good News of the Gospel but often there is no church near their homes.
Bishop Stanley wants to plant 300 new churches over the next 5 years.
Pastors rely totally on the offerings of their people. Some months there is nothing.
£50 a month for each Pastor would set them free to spread the Gospel.
Bishop Isaiah Has A Vision
A good education is essential to lift people out of poverty.
The Diocese of Kiteto is blessed with a school, Kiteto Christian College (KCC).
KCC has light airy classrooms but not enough textbooks, not enough desks.
The government requires every school to make pupils computer literate. They have no computers.
They need funds to buy books, desks and suitable computers.
Transport Is A Problem In Tanzania
For Bishop Isaiah and Bishop Stanley to be Good Shepherds to their people they need good transport. A strong 4x4 is the only vehicle that can navigate the rough roads and bring them safely through the treacherous mud of the rainy season. Bishop Stanley has no vehicle.Bishop Isaiah has a vehicle but no funds for fuel or maintenance
If pastors and lay evangelists had bicycles it would be easier for them to reach their churches.
This year we have set up a great new way to donate. Simply click the Virgin Money Giving link below and you can donate online
or if you prefer you can still donate by sending a cheque to made payable to
Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance marked Tanzanian Link
to Rob Hull, St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ. with a covering note.
Please remember Gift Aid: Forms (made out to “Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance (Tanzanian Link)’ Diocese’s Gift Aid reference number - X37616 ) can be downloaded here
For hints, tips and ideas about fundraising visit the DMK link page
We have produced a leaflet for parishes to share details of the appeal. Each Parish should receive copies but they are available to download below.
