School Supplies

It's hard to believe we are in the middle (nearing the end of July!) I continue to walk in faith and pray for 60 new monthly partners.  (If you have any friends who would like to partner with my ministry in Mbeya, please give them my info.) 

God is so faithful in providing what we need when we need it and I've watched as He has worked in marvelous ways throughout my furlough.

Last Sunday I spoke at Fahlun Lutheran Church and was blessed.  Everyone is so warm and welcoming. 

Starting Sunday, I had the privilege of teaching the 3-5 year olds each evening at Vacation Bible school in Rose City.  What a sweet bunch with an eager love for Jesus.  In addition to teaching the 3-5 year olds I gave a 'mission' talk, I had the opportunity to speak about Wycliffe, more about Tanzania, and more about some of the families I will work with in Mbeya.  The kids raised money to help ship books over for the school I will start.

So...what else am I up to?  I have started checking through supplies and purchasing/pricing some things.  You'll see some of my list below; if there are any things I missed that you think of that would be helpful in the classroom, or if you have any supplies you would like to donate...Please let me know! :) Thanks!!  (The items in blue are items I am looking to take with me/ship.  Items in black are available in TZ)

General Supplies:
Pocket folders(plastic)

Crayons

Posters for wall/bulletin board decor

Projector

Dry Erase Markers

permanent markers

Manila folders (file folder games)

Books, books, books!

Pencil boxes?

small fiskars scissors

Small prizes/rewards for kiddos

chalk: available in TZ

Erasers: available in TZ

Playing Cards: available in TZ

Paper: available in TZ
Pencils: available in TZ
Pens: available in TZ

Printer: to purchase in TZ

Rulers: available in TZ

Glue Sticks: available in TZ

Science Supplies:
Magnifying glasses
Posters for various topics: body systems, planets, rocks....(suggestions??)

Art: 

Pipe cleaners

Pom-poms

feathers

buttons

glitter (TZ?)

paint (TZ?)

PE:

balls

Frisbees

Jump ropes

Math:

Dice

Wycliffe?

So, what is Wycliffe? 

Wycliffe was founded by William Cameron Townsend in 1942.  He saw a need for Bible translation after concern was expressed by the Cakchiquel Indians, of Guatemala, that a Bible was not available to them. 

Wycliffe's Mission: "To see a Bible translation program in progress in every language still needing one by 2025"

Wycliffe's Vision: "That God's word is accessible to all people in a language that speaks to their heart."

World Population: Over 7 billion

Number of Languages Spoken in the World: 6800+

Number of Languages without any of the Bible, but with a possible need of a Bible translation to begin:  Under 2000

Number of translation programs where Wycliffe and its partners are currently at work:  Over 1500

Number of people groups that have access to the entire Bible in the language they know best: 518

Please join me in praying for these translation needs; pray for the Bibleless people groups, and pray about how you can be involved! 


(This information was taken from the following website: www.wycliffe.org)

Marie's Brochure

April 2013