ITINERARY
Our
schedule as it now stands is as follows:
Thursday,
July 8th. --evening---Arrive in Dar es Salaam
Friday,
July 9th---6:30 AM bus to Mbeya (about 12 hours)
Saturday,
July 10th----Begin morning workshops and afternoon rally in Mbeya
Sunday--July
11th----Continue rally in Mbeya
Monday--July
12th.---Workshops and rally Mbeya
Tuesday--July
13th to Friday, July 16th.--Mbeya workshops, rally, priests retreat, sisters
retreat
Sunday
July 18th. and Monday 19th.--Travel to Iringa and do workshops and Rally
Tuesday,
July 19th.--Do game reserve (Fr. Timothy flies to Arusha)
Wednesday,
July 20th.---Return to Dar
Thursday,
July 22nd.--Evening departure for USA
FOOD
AND WATER
We
will have good food. Precautions should be taken when traveling in
Africa.
Eat food that is well cooked. Avoid eating uncooked fruits or
vegetables
that are not peeled. Insist that eggs be cooked hard. Do not drink
water from the tap. Do not even brush your teeth with it. Drink only
bottled water and drinks or water that has been boiled.
LANGUAGE
Swahili
is the lingua franca among members of different tribes but varies from region to
region. It’s a beautiful language to listen to, especially in song.
A few basic words: Jambo (Hello), Habari (How are you?), Asanti sana (Thank you
very much), Si Taki (I don’t want), Hapana (no), Ndiyo (Yes), Starhe (You’re
welcome), Tafadhali (Please), Kunradhi (Excuse me), Kwa heri (Goodby), Choo Kiko
Wapi? (Where is the bathroom, Maji (Water).
MINISTRY
As
a prayer team member, you will have many opportunities to be used of the Lord.
During the rallies, you will often be working with a Tanzanian prayer partner
who will be able to assist you with interpretation. Many people attending
the rallies will not speak English, but Swahili. The talks by our team
speakers will be translated. Prayer sessions will often take the form of
empowerment ministry. The Spirit will lead you to certain individuals, and
they to you, for personal ministry. You will find yourselves developing
close
friendships which will easily transcend any language barrier as the week
unfolds.
THINGS
TO TAKE:
Small
flashlight Camera and film batteries cold medication stomach
medication
(Immodium) prescription medicine extra eyeglasses are a good idea sunglasses hat
nylon screen mesh (to cover a window if necessary) duct tape (fixes everything),
a bug spray repellent extra towel & shower sandals tissues breath
mints Purell Hand Cleaner Bible snack food handy wipes sunscreen lotion toilet
paper (always carry some with you) alarm clock To use your electric appliance
you will need a voltage converter and adapters.
Voltage
fluctuates around 220-240 volts, 50 cycles.
Electric
outlets take the British 13 amp plugs with three square prongs. A very nice
sleepscreen is available from Campmor. See www.campmor.com or call
1-800-226-7667. The Epco sleepscreen is very portable (weighs 10
oz)-----Item #41168---$26.99 USD.
NOTE:
It is not unusual while conducting ministry in Africa to encounter
manifestations of evil spirits while praying for people. It is highly
suggested that you read or review some good teaching on this before departure.
Recommended books are the ones on Deliverance from Evil Spirits by Francis
McNutt and a book on this topic by Fr. Michael Scanlan/Randal Cirner.
Further direction will be given on what to do if you encounter this problem.
PLEASE
REMEMBER THAT WE GO AS A TEAM AND WE MUST FUNCTION AS A TEAM. IT IS NOT
UNUSUAL IN AFRICA FOR OUR SCHEDULE TO BE VERY FLUID. EVEN THOUGH A GREAT
EFFORT IS PUT INTO ORGANIZATION, THE UNEXPECTED IS TO BE EXPECTED. HOWEVER,
TRUSTING IN THE LORD, WE WILL SEE THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGING ABOUT HIS PLAN.
LET US PRAY THAT THE LORD WILL PROVIDE THE SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM, EVEN AS IT
ARISES.
Tom
Edwards (Serving as Country Coordinator for Renewal Ministries)
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FLIGHT
INFO:
TUESDAY
FLIGHT X1 888 ECONOMY CLS
06
JUL 04 DEPART: OTTAWA
1120P NONSTOP
07
JUL ARRIVE: LON / HEATHROW
1105A CONFIRMED
FLIGHT DURATION: 6:45
AIR CANADA
WEDNESDAY
FLIGHT X1 4 ECONOMY CLS
07
JUL 04 DEPART: LON / HEATHROW
830P NONSTOP
08
JUL ARRIVE: DUBAI
625A CONFIRMED
FLIGHT DURATION: 6:55
EMIRATES AIR
THURSDAY
CHARTER
FLIGHT XI 719 ECONOMY CLS
08
JUL 04 DEPART: DUBAI
810A
ARRIVE: DAR ES SALAAM
230P CONFIRMED
FLIGHT DURATION: 7:20
EMIRATES AIR
THURSDAY
CHARTER
FLIGHT XI 720 ECONOMY CLS
22
JUL 04 DEPART: DAR ES SALAAM
345P
23
JUL ARRIVE: DUBAI
1220A CONFIRMED
FLIGHT DURATION: 7:35
EMIRATES AIR
FRIDAY
CHARTER
FLIGHT XI 7 ECONOMY CLS
23
JUL 04 DEPART: DUBAI
240A
ARRIVE: LON / HEATHROW
705A CONFIRMED
FLIGHT DURATION: 7:25
EMIRATES AIR
FRIDAY
CHARTER
FLIGHT XI 889 ECONOMY CLS
23
JUL 04 DEPART: LON / HEATHROW
315P
ARRIVE: OTTAWA
550P CONFIRMED
FLIGHT DURATION: 7:35
AIR CANADA