Day Two of CE Conference and Day One of VBS A stunning sunrise over the Indian Ocean marked the start of an inspiring day! CE Conference Highlights Dr. Waldrop covered: - Formation of the Canon - Church history (100–1517 AD), emphasizing key Councils - The Five Solas, a cornerstone of the Reformation After lunch, he hosted a lively Anonymous Q&A session, addressing diverse questions from attendees. The day wrapped with an explanation of why Salvation by Grace through Faith was ironically revolutionary for the Roman Catholic Church at the time. With nearly 50 attendees, the turnout was strong, despite three churches kicking off Vacation Bible School (VBS) simultaneously. VBS launched at three locations: - Ukunda (Pastor Laban): 38 children - Tserezani (Pastor Andrew): 52 children - Kinondo (Pastor Peter): 74 children Despite logistical challenges limiting our team to Kinondo, the Ukunda and Tserezani teams pressed forward with enthusiasm. Tomorrow, our team will visit all three locations as planned, and we anticipate more children may bring friends. Prayer Requests - Endurance for the team and church volunteers - Blessings for the children hearing the Gospel - Success for all VBS and conference efforts May the Lord guide and bless this work! (fb)

Our team wrapped up an incredible first day at the CE conference, with over 65 attendees joining us! The food was, as always, a highlight. Based on past feedback, we invited the VBS team to join the conference sessions, and it was a blessing to learn together. Today’s teaching, led by Dr. Waldrop, focused on laying a foundation for understanding Historical Theology. Rather than listing major events in Church history, Dr. Waldrop explored the hows and whys behind them. The key takeaway? Every change, split, or schism in the Church’s 2,000-year history stems from disagreements about what humanity contributes to theology versus who God is and what He reveals about Himself. We learned that all Church decisions must begin with who God is and what He has revealed about Himself. From this foundation, we can build true Biblical Theology, then an accurate Systematic Theology, and then a God-centered, Christ-focused, Spirit-led Practical Theology. When human opinions, desires, or agendas creep into this process before God’s truth, the Church risks veering from God’s intended design. Since the conference focuses on the Reformation onward, we explored why the reformers had to act - correcting over a thousand years of compounding heresy, flawed church polity, and unrighteousness. Tomorrow, our team will split off to begin VBS ministry with OBM churches. Due to logistical constraints, we’ll focus on the Kinondo area, while Pastor Andrew’s team hosts VBS in Tserezani. With rain in the forecast, we’re praying for joy and God’s will as we adapt our activities to a wet day. Thank you for your prayers and support! Stay tuned for more updates. (fb)