It's a Girl!

A few weeks ago, we traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to take our parnters, Nate and Heather Wolf to the airport. While we were there, Tricia was able to receive a 3D ultrasound. The doctor says everything is progressing well and both mother and baby are in good health. So, we introduce to you for the first time, Rachel Lynn Henderson!

Siku Ya Vijana/Youth Day

On October 2nd, the TRUTH Center hosted the 2nd annual Siku ya Vijana or Youth Day. From start to finish, we welcomed over 200 teenagers from our small community for a full day of games, tournaments, music, skits, food and a movie. The Gospel was presented two times throughout the day. We trust that the Word of God will not return void and we will see much spiritual "fruit" from the Youth Day in the future.

Meet Baby Henderson!

We recently found out that we will be expecting our first child! Tricia is almost 18 weeks along and we are expecting to meet baby Henderson around the 5th of February. Tricia and the baby are in good health. Praise the LORD!

Summer Fun

Although it is the coldest part of the year in Tanzania, we still enjoyed our "summer" interns Samantha and Matt. Samantha taught at the school 4 days a week and Matt taught Science and assisted Nate in the ministries in Basotu. Both were a HUGE blessing to the ministry and we really enjoyed hanging out with them both.

Opportunities to Minister

Since we moved to Tanzania in December 2008, the Lord has blessed us with many opportunities to serve at the ministries at the Truth Center. God has taught us many valuable lessons in how to serve in a different culture and in a different language. Brad stays busy preaching and teaching at the church, teaching at the local high school and also our Bible Institute. Tricia has been able to run the elementary school in Natalie's absence. It has helped her in her language and leadership skills. Although we will be VERY glad when the Burkholders return, we are also very glad that they left us during this time. We have gained many valuable lessons we would not have otherwise if they were still by our side helping us find our way through our very new surroundings!

Time with Family

Brad's nephew, Seth, was able to visit us last week. We were so happy to have Brad's first family member visit us here in Tanzania. He visit was short, but Seth was able to do many things. He visited a Barabaig village, ate cow oil and ugali, climbed Mt. Hanang, and went dirt bike riding in the "bush". We truly enjoyed his visit and it was such a blessing to be with family again.

Basotu's First Birthday

This past weekend, Basotu Baptist Church (the first church plant out of the Truth Center) celebrated it's first birthday. Missionary, Nate Wolf was joined by a group of Americans to help with the day's activities. During the weekend, they hosted the first annual Truth Cup soccer tournament. Brad assembled a group of players from Katesh and Arusha to compete against the Basotu team. Hundreds of people turned out for the event and two people accepted Christ as their Savior. It is our vision to use this soccer tournament each year to reach many with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.