Encouragement from Tanzania!

So far, Mike has reported a very successful week of trainings in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania!  The crew has been putting in about 14 hour days with lots being accomplished!  The city for the Luis Palau festival being planned for in August has been decided and has been divided into 18 zones with a larger church in each zone hosting the various meetings and trainings.  Earlier in the week they had 55 pastors at each of the last two trainings in that area.  These pastors will then take what they've learned, along with lots of materials, and teach their congregations.  "So in a sense, we are training trainers" says Mike.  Then towards the end of the week in a different area, they trained over 60 pastors along with lay leaders.  Some of the material has been so well received that the Palau team had to reprint more material.  For example, they initially printed 100,000 prayer cards with a place to write the name of 5 people to pray for and invite.  They had to print an additional 100,000 cards!!  Some churches have members who took 5 cards each and are praying for 25 people they will invite!  Already, they have been seeing people respond to Jesus!  It has been a very encouraging week over all.
The team is very thankful for your prayers over this time of preparation as they finish up their time there.
Thank you!