The Last few days

The past few days have been nice here. Monday night Hanne Lise and I were invited to the Wabers and so was Ryno another missionary on campus, and there were 5 people from Sweden there also that are in the nearby village working at an orphanage. We had supper and then afterwards we played some games and had a lot of fun. Then the next afternoon we had prayer meeting where all the staff on campus gets together and shares praises and prayer requests and it is such a blessing. That night Hanne Lise, Ryno and I had supper together and sang some songs and had a good evening just talking about how God has worked in our lives. We also got rid of some bats that like to get in the house every so often. Some days it seems like that is what we do for fun.

I’m learning a lot here about life in Africa and about the Christian life also. In the states it was so easy for me to think that I didn’t have to be on the lookout for what the devil is doing. But after being here I realize that I hadn’t been as cautious as I thought. So I want to encourage everyone examine your own lives and see what we might be allowing the devil access to in our lives. It may be the television or hanging out with certain friends. There is a lot that goes on in the surrounding villages that makes me realize what a life without God is like and that is scary.

God is so good and pure and powerful  and amazing. I have been here now a little over two weeks and it is still hard for me to believe that I am actually here. I thank God  every day for bringing me here I know I don’t understand all the plans that God has for me, but I know I don’t want to be anywhere else. I’m so thankful for all of your prayers.

The Last few days

The past few days have been nice here. Monday night Hanne Lise and I were invited to the Wabers and so was Ryno another missionary on campus, and there were 5 people from Sweden there also that are in the nearby village working at an orphanage. We had supper and then afterwards we played some games and had a lot of fun. Then the next afternoon we had prayer meeting where all the staff on campus gets together and shares praises and prayer requests and it is such a blessing. That night Hanne Lise, Ryno and I had supper together and sang some songs and had a good evening just talking about how God has worked in our lives. We also got rid of some bats that like to get in the house every so often. Some days it seems like that is what we do for fun.

I’m learning a lot here about life in Africa and about the Christian life also. In the states it was so easy for me to think that I didn’t have to be on the lookout for what the devil is doing. But after being here I realize that I hadn’t been as cautious as I thought. So I want to encourage everyone examine your own lives and see what we might be allowing the devil access to in our lives. It may be the television or hanging out with certain friends. There is a lot that goes on in the surrounding villages that makes me realize what a life without God is like and that is scary.

God is so good and pure and powerful  and amazing. I have been here now a little over two weeks and it is still hard for me to believe that I am actually here. I thank God  every day for bringing me here I know I don’t understand all the plans that God has for me, but I know I don’t want to be anywhere else. I’m so thankful for all of your prayers.

Hi again. I am doing well and I am adjusting more to living in Tanzania. Some people have had questions about what I eat well for breakfast usually some fruit and bread. Then for lunch usually some greens, rice and sometype of beans or lentils or peas, and usually there is an avocado also. They are so delicious here way better than any found in the states. Then for supper usually some leftovers. Just in case some people were wondering I don't live in a mud hut with a thatched roof. My house is made out of brick and a metal roof, and I can't seem to upload pictures on here at the moment. So I can't show you the beautiful place that I live in. Oh well maybe another time. I've been learning more about the sheep and how to raise them out here, and I'm also continuing to learn Kiswahili. I'll post pictures once I figure out how to do it. Thanks for all of your prayers.

Well I have been in Tanzania for a little over a week. Time has flown by. There is never a dull moment here, life is full of just living. It is different over here getting used to a new culture and a new language to learn. So far my routine is I wake up around 5am to pray and read the Bible. Then I eat breakfast, most of the time fruit and bread. Then I walk down to the sheep barn that takes about 30 to 40 minutes I'll get faster eventually. So far I have spent about half the day at the barn or at my "new" office. After lunch I have been going to a fellow missionaries house to learn swahili. Then I usually spend the evenings getting ready for the next day. The microscope is working :) yay! So I am looking forward to using it.

Every Friday night the school of evangelism and the agriculture school have vespers, and I went and was so blessed. The students sing so beautifully. The ride back up the hill to home was so pretty the stars out here are so amazing. You can see so much more than near the city. It is just so nice here. The views are beautiful and you can see for miles. I saw a chameleon the other day that was really awesome.

I'm so glad God sent me here, I don't fully understand why, but that is okay because I'm in His hands and that is the safest place to be.

Thanks for all of your prayers they are greatly appreciated.

The first few days

I arrived in Tanzania on January 7 and then the next day drove 12 hours to finally reach Kibidula. Thanks for all of the prayers for safety. I will write more about Kibidula later and what it has been like here for the first few days. Happy Sabbath!!

My bags are mostly packed and I think all items are bought, and a few last minute details to take care of and then I am ready to fly on a jet plane. I leave this Sunday January 6 for Tanzania to work at Kibidula as a missionary.

I will need some financial assistance while I am over there. I do not have a specific monthly amount in mind at this time. If you would like to donate financially you can give by check or online or by money order.

To donate online go to this website
... http://www.outpostcenters.org/donate/

And then type in Kibidula-Melissa Watson in the space provide and the amount.

If you want to donate by check send it to this address with Kibidula-Melissa Watson in the memo area.

Outpost Centers
5132 Layton Lane
Apison, TN 37302

Thanks so much for your prayers and support.

I will miss everyone.