And we need to keep on Feeding the Sheep that they might make it to the harvest. For example, at Tukae Wote we sat down with the men who are leading the services and decided how many people there were to feed in that Church. Once the number of hungry people was determined those men found the food at the best price and got it transported to the village and distributed. We found out after the fact that their count had not taken into account local customs. Just because a household normally includes a certain amount of people that does not mean those are the only people you feed.
Custom here dictates that whoever arrives at mealtime eats without question.
This usually means the same amount of extra people, but even strangers are welcomed. We began with a total of 22 people at Tukae Wote, that number has now risen to 36. They are a relief organization coordinating Churches with Missionaries to help people like those here in Tanzania. After reading our letter, IDES contacted us with a questionnaire, which we filled out and returned. Praise the Lord.