Sister Mary Mwakalonge Hospitalized with Malaria

4/30/2009 Email from Sister Nelda Bryant:
I will give a brief over view of the week. There's so many details that Sam will share upon his return. It has been a good week over all but it is mixed with joys and sorrows.

Sis. Mary has been hospitalized with Malaria. I'm sure her immune system is down from the hard trips of late to Kenya, sitting by Bro. Obey's side, and then the long trips to Mbaui for the funeral. Please pray for her quick return to health. Bro. Obey's sister is living with Mary and the children and is caring for them while Mary is ill.

The Lord has surely blessed the church with a manifestation of his love as they have now had seven to present themselves for baptism. Needless to say this has really encouraged the church that the Lord is still with them!

Sam said that Bro. Kenny thought that it would be a good thing for them to visit with each member in their home so this has been a large part of the effort this week.

They have been blessed to hear three gifts in the church and enjoyed their efforts...They are novices but their efforts were blessed and there's hope that God is raising up laborers to fill the needs of his children in Dar.

It has been a long two weeks but Sam says he feels that at this time it was very necessary for them to be with the church.

We appreciate your continued prayers and trust that the Lord will continue his blessings on the trip.

In Christ,
Nelda