MAASAI MINISTRY

The ministry to the Maasai people in Mwanza town started in the heart of Rev. Musuma J. Marwa since 2006 when doing his college practicals (Term-Out) in Mwanza town from Nassa Theological college. In this photo he is standing before the Maasai guards in Mwanza town teaching them how to read and write. As he volunteered to help these illiterate group of people in Tanzania his intention is to EVANGELIZE them for the Kingdom of God.
While in this ministry I faced some challenges to EVANGELIZE people with different culture and beliefs. I remember one time when I missed my students for a week because of being invited to share their meal (poriage). It was not my intention to ask excuse for not using their porriage, the case was how they prepare the porriage itself. For more information consult Rev. Musuma in this blog.
Many people do not know where the idea of starting a non-governmental organization comes from. In this year is when Rev. Marwa come up with this idea of starting an institution that will meet different groups in Tanzania which are in NEEDY. As you can see these mature people sitting outside on the ground but very eagerly to learn how to read and write. Not only that but also listening to the GOOD NEWS. How a thirsty heart?

Since 2006, this ministry is existing till today in Mwanza town. And the vision is not as was started, it has grown to the point of starting an organization and registered in the government officially to help such groups. I thank God that from this group we now have groups that are met by (HONSETA). HONSETA is the name of the organization which means Hope for Orphans and Needy Services in Tanzania. Since the organization is governed by a Pastor, and the responsibility of a Pastor is to lead people to eternity. The HONSETA is working under a church led by Rev. Musuma. As the ministry grows, Rev. James E.Shija is now involved in teaching Maasai.

MAP OF TANZANIA

The IBFCT started in Tanzania by Tanzanians who are devoted to take the Gospel throughout Tanzania, neighbors, Africa and out of Africa. As the Tanzanians have take this responsibility of the Great Commission, it was like planting a seed in one place then occupies others with branches and leaves. IBFCT started in Serengeti town. In this map you may try to view where Serengeti is you may not see it. It is in Musoma. Then as a seed planted and started to grow, the IBFCT have expanded the services to Mwanza, Tarime, Bunda, Magu, and Nyashimo. Right now the IBFCT have more than FIFTEEN local churches in Tanzania. In order for the IBFCT to reach their goal we still have much to do to cover the country and start crossing boarders. Much prayer and hard working is needed. Glory to God, from one church to fifteen in Tanzania.

BFCT MINISTERS.

This Fellowship will embrace her aim in encouraging each other. Every local church will be independent in conducting her development according to the vision of the whole Fellowship as stated in Article II. of the BFCT  constitution.

EMBLEM OF TANZANIA

The Independent Bible Fellowship Church of Tanzania continues to stick to their country emblem which shows two great words that are mentioned in the Bible as the center of the Followers of Christ. These words are PEACE and LIBERTY. It is true that once someone accepts Jesus as His personal savior immediately receive these two. That person receives inner peace and is assured that he/she enjoys liberty here in the world but also in the eternity.

FLAG OF TANZANIA

This flag represents the four colors of Tanzanians. The colors represents:- Agriculture, Minerals, Surrounding waters and the color of people living in the country. With these representatives the country has no racialism nor tribalism. It is an island of peace where any culture can live in another culture without questionings. The native language of Tanzania is Swahili; this is the language that unite all Tanzanians.