The
fundraising dinner was held on May 23, 2009 at the Old Cafeteria
Hall of Mzumbe University. The event which was graced by
the ELCT Morogoro diocese, Bishop Jacob Mameo Ole
Paulo started around 1800Hrs.
The major purpose of the fundraising was to rise up 6 millions
Tshs. The money to be used for buying electric generator
and facilitating video shooting of the
new USCF choir album “Uko Wapi Bwana”.
It’s our strong belief that achievement of these goals
will have a huge impact in building God’s Kingdom
not only in Mzumbe but also in the entire world by preaching
the Word of God through Gospel music in Video Format. It
will give assurance of electric power supply during services
especially when main power supply from TANESCO goes off.
The introduction was made by the CCT Mzumbe Chaplain, Pastor
Mwakanyamale who invited the whole team of guests
and making a brief introduction of the members of High table.
Some of the members of the high table were, the Guest of
Honor (Bishop), Dean of Students Mrs. Mattao-Ngowi, Dr Kavana
of Mzumbe University, a member of church elders from Bungo
Lutheran Church and USCF Chairman, Mr. Baraka Andrew.
The welcoming note was given by Dean of Students on behalf
of Mzumbe University Vice Chancellor.
After the welcoming note, the fundraising was opened by
the Guest of Honor .The Word of God came from the book of
Nehemiah 2:18-20 NIV, “I also told
them about the gracious hand of my God upon me and what
the king has said to me. They replied; let us start rebuilding,
so they began this good work. But when Sanballat the Horonite,
Tobiah the Ammonite official and Geshem the Arab heard about
it, they mocked and ridiculed us. What is this you are doing?
They asked. Are you rebelling against the king? I answered
them by saying; The God of heaven will give us success.
We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you
have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right
to it.”
The Bishop insisted that we should invest all our energy
and efforts in building God’s kingdom and recognize
that we have being given all things by the Love, Grace and
Favor of God.
After opening the fundraising event, the USCF Choir was
invite to sing in front of the invited guests followed by
Introducing guests who were invited for fundraising, that
event was done by the Guest of Honor.
After introducing the guests, “Wafalme group”
from Bungo Lutheran church was invite for their drama. Their
drama was highly concerned with fundraising, it was so educating,
funny and had a strong message related on how we as Children
of God must invest in building God’s Kingdom.
After the drama,the Guest of Honor invited guest to speak
out the amount which they are willing to contribute as either
in form of pledges or cash. At the end of that event, a
total of both cash and pledges, was Two million
five hundred thousand ninety three thousand (Tsh. 2,593,000/=).
With this amount obtained, a total of three million,
four hundred and seven thousand ( Tshs 3,407,000/=) is needed
so that to meet the required amount of six million.
If you’re heartily willing to contribute in this fundraising,
please don’t hesitate to send to us your contribution
through the USCF, CRDB Mzumbe, Account number: 01J2012105500
“Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and
build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be
honored” says the Lord, Haggai 1:
At the end of fundraising, the guest of honor gave the Vote
of thanks to all guests who were touched in their heart
and contributed their money in raising fund for buying a
brand new electrical generator and facilitating video shooting
of the new USCF album “Uko Wapi Bwana”
and insisted that blessed are those who give than who receive
and all people who have pledge out money should be faithful
to meet their obligations.
We thank God indeed, for such successful event; after that
all guests were invited for dinner.
After dinner, the USCF Chairman, Mr. Baraka Andrew gave
out his vote of thanks to all people for being very cooperative
and supportive enough to make the event successful ranging
from the Guest of Honor, other members of High table, Fundraising
committee, all the invited guest and all USCF leaders and
members.
The whole event was closed at about 2200 Hrs by the Master
of Ceremony Mr. AmanI Mkola.
“And my God will supply every need of yours according
to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” Phil
4:19 RSV.
God Bless you all. Amen |
