Diocesan Lent Appeal for Tanzania
last updated on: 16th Feb 2012
We are delighted to announce that this years Lent Appeal will be in support of our Link Diocese in Tanzania.
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 on the right 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
Over on the DMK link page is a practical guide for anyone who wants to raise awareness or money for the appeal.
Find out how to donate when shopping, raise over £800 through a quiz, run a ‘hunger lunch, or give 50p a day. If you have good ideas or need further information please contact Bob Brown .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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.
