06/22/2026
Greetings from Tanzania Partner
Did you know Farmington Lutheran has a companion church in Tanzania? Idete Parish, part of the Iringa Diocese of Tanzania, is our partner congregation through the Bega Kwa Bega program. The partnership includes mutual support through prayer, updates on life and ministry, and financial support for things like school scholarships and ministry initiatives. In addition to sending money for students to attend school each year, Farmington Lutheran also sent funds recently for the Idete Parish to purchase a “piki-piki,” or motorbike. The piki-piki will help parish leaders, including Pastor Nelson Mbofu, reach more people, more quickly and frequently across often difficult-to-traverse terrain.
Pastor Nelson emailed his thanks and an update on Idete, which included: they’ve baptized twelve children so far this year, they’ve planted acres of lumber and avocado trees, and they’re continuing to fundraise for the construction of their main church building.
Below are some photos of some of the students that Farmington Lutheran supports with scholarships, as well as the piki-pikis. Please keep Pastor Nelson and the people of Idete Parish in your prayers!