an update from the drilling team...

Drilling team
They have run into problems drilling. As of yesterday they had only drilled 25 feet. The ground ispretty hard rock and they have not yet broken through to softer soil. They have gone through almost all of their drill bits and will have to start making their own. They said it is pretty hard manual labor and they are tired at the end of the day. The unity between the men has been awesome and the focus has been on Jesus. They are praying together as a team before drilling and sitting together atthe table reading the bible and praying. Please pray for soft soil and water. They are all tired but in very good spirits.

Keep praying...

The news...

Bob called and said that they team is doing great. Some of the students are doing street evangelism and seeing people give their lives to Christ. What stories they will have to tell. We look forward to hearing them. They are healthy and have 2 days to work out in the streets and homes of Arusha, Tanzania. They will go on a safari on saturday. Not much else new. Keep praying for the drill team no news as of today.



Okay here is the situation with me. I can't blog at my new place that I am staying at. Problems with their internet but I can email.
So if you want updates email me at amystauffacher@yahoo.com
I will email them to you.
Thanks- Amy

okay so I went to bed forgetting to blog...

I am so sorry... Here is the update...

He called to report in that the team is doing great. They spent the day working at the school until 12pm and then went to lunch. After lunch they went and did house to house evangelism and went out to the streets and witness until 6pm. They all are getting along great and really enjoying there time there. They are doing medical clinics at the school there and checking all the school kids that they are healthy. The drilling team have started drilling and Bob thinks that they are doing it all night and doing it in shifts. He said the whole team is really have a great time.
Thanks- Amy

So I got a call from Bob...

Amazing he has a satellite phone. And it felt like he was just down the street, but he is halfway around the world. He said that they are doing great. There were some complications with the drilling machine that were worked out. So they start digging as we sleep tonight. The high school students are loving it. They are working at the school that Pastor Eric has for kids ages preschool to 4th grade. They also are doing street evangelism. Every one is happy and healthy. So that is a short report for today...
Keeping praying for the water drillers and all goes well!
Amy Louise

here is the latest from Bob...

Hello family and friends. Our team made it safely to Tanzania. We are doing very here. Everything has been going so smooth. We arrived on time and the pastor picked us up and drove us into town. All of our baggage made it and we are doing great. We had our first night in Africa last night. Most everyone slept well and are in good spirits. We went to church this morning and the service was awesome. Many of the students shared their testimonies in church and also worked in the Sunday school classes. Many students worked with the little children and loved it. We are now back at our host families houses resting and enjoying being with the host families. Tomorrow we will continue to serve in various ministries and activities. I honestly cannot believe how perfect everything is going and how wonderful of a time we are having. There are currently no sicknesses and the whole team is feeling pretty good. The pastor really is taking care of us and has gone to great lengths to accomodate our team. The well drilling team has left for the branch church. They are also doing well and should begin their project tomorrow. That is enough for now. I will continue to email when possible. Keep praying for us as we serve this church here in Tanzania.

So that is what I got from Bob today...
Amy Louise

Today no news....

They got there in Arusha about 10:30pm and probably went right to bed. they are 10 hours ahead of us. So while we are awake they are sleeping. But I do know that they went to church and went street evanglisming. I emailed the pastor from the church to hear something. So hopefully we will hear something today. I will keep you updated.
Love- Amy Louise

On there way....

so 31 kids and adults are on their way. They left this morning at 8:30 am. Bob told he was so excited to fly with everyone. He said that it would be one big talking fest. He told me that everyone that is going is fun to talk with. Anyways- They will be in Kilamanjaro at 10:50 AM tomorrow (Saturday). It is about 10 hours ahead of our time. So they get in at 8:50 PM there. They will go to Church on Sunday and go to house groups then and rest the day.

I will update everyday. If there isn't anything, I still let you know.
Amy Louise