The Old Mission on the mountain

There are many people who know the history of the Chimala Mission and in much more detail than I do.  The Chimala Bible College was originally started up on the mountain.  I was able to make my first trip up the mountain to see the old remains.  The following pictures are what is left of the original Bible College. 


The picture above was the main building.  Even from these photos, I can just imagine how nice it must have once been.

As I understand things, when the mission moved from the mountain down to Chimala it had a negative effect on the Tanzanians in this area.   The decision has been made to re-establish our presence on the mountain.  This will open up an additional opportunity for us to help with the church there and set up additional mobile clinics in an area which is in need.  


The road up to the mission is really bad.  Mostly ruts and rocks.  It was a really rough ride.  At one time, the truck stalled and it tooks us several tries to get going again.  We, the passengers, had to get out of the truck and place rocks behind the tires to keep the truck from rolling backwards.  Pretty scary and exciting at the same time.


There are many times, times like these, where I wish that we had several 4-wheelers, mules or gaters.  These types of roads are very numerous and at times become unpassable.  With off-road vehicles, we would be able to travel these roads much easier.



On Sunday, we attended the Inyala Church of Christ which is about 1 hour from Chimala.  The building is a pretty big and nicer than many I have attended.  When we started Bible class, only the back 4 benches were occupied.  However, before class was over, every bench was full.   I believe the attendance was close to 100.  We were informed that their average attendance is 80-90 every week and they are in need of more benches!  Wow.


After church is over, everyone greets one another while we sing praises.  I really enjoy this part.

 
As you can see on the faces of us all, we all enjoy meeting our bothers and sisters in Christ.

 
 

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