Tanzania Africa Project

We are committed to keeping you informed about our Tanzania Project and we will do so in several ways:

First, we have a Tanzania Project quarterly newsletter called SPIRIT (Spreading Prayer Ideas and Resources into Tanzania). In past years this was a print publication, but in 2009 we have converted it into an email publication. You may subscribe to future SPIRIT newsletters by emailing a request to Tanzania@scottsdalebible.com. Our SPIRIT subscription list is not distributed, shared, rented or sold and you may opt out at any time.

Second, we provide trip reports from our Tanzania short term mission teams. These reports are written by various team members and describe what each team is doing in our villages in Tanzania during their team visit. Some of these reports will include photos and video taken during these visits.

Third, we get updates from Godsave Ole Megiroo and Mike Rothery who are International Workers in Africa. These reports may also include photos and video as well.

Outreach Events

Easter Basket Drive for Phoenix Rescue Mission
March 6–19
5 p.m.–5 p.m., Outreach and Family patio tables (map)
We need lots of candy, Easter baskets and other items for this service opportunity. Please bring any of the following to the Family or Outreach Ministry tables located on the patio Sunday, March 7 and 14 or to the church office Mondays – Thursdays 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. before Friday March 19.

* Easter baskets, buckets or containers approximately 10” in diameter (about the size of a large popcorn bucket)
* Easter grass
* plastic eggs
* wrapped candy
* cookies and treats (no chocolate please)
* children’s Easter books
* children’s pocket Bible or New Testament
* coloring book and crayons
* Easter stuffed animal
* any Christian item that would help share the Gospel with children and families.

For more information contact Lorraine at 480.824.7245 or lwillis@sbcaz.org or Mary at 480.824.7213 or mjennison@sbcaz.org. (close)
Easter Family Outreach Project
March 19
6 p.m.–8 p.m., Town Center (map)
Join us to assemble Easter baskets for Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Easter Outreach event. Each family that helps assemble baskets will have a great time picking out candy and other items to make a basket of love for a child less fortunate. Each child (or family) will also have the opportunity to write an encouraging note and to pray for the child receiving the basket.

We will need lots of candy, Easter baskets and other items for this service opportunity. Please bring any of the following to the Family or Outreach Ministry tables located on the patio Sunday, March 7 and 14: Easter baskets, pails, buckets or containers that are approximately 10” in diameter (about the size of a large popcorn bucket); Easter grass; plastic eggs ; wrapped candy; cookies and treats (no chocolate please); children’s Easter books; children’s pocket Bible or New Testament; coloring book and crayons; Easter stuffed animal; any Christian item that would help share the Gospel with children and families.

For more information contact Lorraine at 480.824.7245 or lwillis@sbcaz.org or Mary at 480.824.7213 or mjennison@sbcaz.org. (close)
Matthew 25 Project Homeless Outreach
March 20
3:15 p.m.–7 p.m., E105 (map)
Matthew 25 Project volunteers prepare hundreds of meals, provide much-needed toiletries, and encourage women, children, and families through the word of God. We serve The Bridge (ministry to families in transition), and three Valley homeless shelters: UMOM New Day Facility (homeless and domestic violence families), Victory Place (homeless veterans), and Watkins Overflow Shelter.

We organize donations at the shelters. You are welcome to join our team – this is a great one time or monthly service opportunity for families, Bible study groups, and Enrichment class groups.

Bring toiletry items, new undergarments and new socks to us directly at the orientation meeting on the 3rd Saturday of every month or drop donations off at church Sundays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Clearly mark Matthew 25 Project on all donations.

If you have questions about participating in our 3rd Saturday service opportunities contact Bob Wilson at 480.699.5005. (close)
Christian Family Care Agency 7th Annual Garden Brunch and Fashion Show
March 25
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Call for private address (map)
Join us for our 7th Annual Garden Brunch and Fashion Show to benefit the Christian Family Care Agency. Guest speaker is Naomi Rhode. Silent auction starts at 9am. Fashion show starts at 9:15am.

Tickets can be purchased at www.cfcare.org/events. Contact us at 602.234.1935 for more information. (close)
Messianic Passover Seder
March 26
6 p.m.–8 p.m., Town Center (map)
Join us for our annual Messianic Passover Seder. We will partake of the Passover elements and understand how Jesus, our Passover Lamb, fulfilled this Feast. Dinner will be potluck. Everyone is welcome to attend and this is an excellent Cost: a dish to share and $3.00 per person to cover the cost of paper goods and the Passover elements at each table. RSVP to 480.837.8756 by March 25. For questions contact Cathy Wilson at 480.699.7016 or cathywilson@q.com. (close)
House of Refuge Powdered Drink Drive
April 10–18
5 p.m.–5 p.m., patio (map)
Our residents at the House of Refuge in Sunnyslope work 8+ hours in 100+ degree heat, and commute on buses with little or no air-conditioning or walk to get to work. Please donate powdered Gatorade, Lemonade, or Ice Tea drink mix to bless our working men and women with cool, refreshing beverages during the hottest days of the summer. Bring them on Sunday April 11 or April 18 to our patio table or to the administrative office the week prior Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

For more information contact Outreach Ministry at 480.824.7245 or lwillis@sbcaz.org (close)
Share at the Fair Evangelism Outreach with Child Evangelism Fellowship
April 14–18
9 a.m.–9 p.m., 19th Avenue and McDowell (map)
The Maricopa County Fair is coming April 14-18, and the GOOD NEWS OF JESUS will be there! Child Evangelism Fellowship will be sharing the Gospel with children, teens, and familes using bead bracelets. Over 1800 people were reached last year. With your help we can reach even more people for Jesus Christ. At home training is available or just come and you'll catch on.

Call Brian Hughes at CEF at 602-242-4243 or email us at CEFPhoenix@gmail.com to sign up for a block of time to serve: 9:00AM-11:30AM, 11:00AM-1:30PM, 1:00PM-3:15PM, 2:45PM-4:00PM, 3:30PM-6PM, 5:30PM-7:00PM, 6:30-8PM, 7:30-9:00PM. Admission to the Fair is FREE from 9AM to 3PM weekdays. Parking is $7.00. Admissions after 3PM and on the weekend is $7.00 per person. The Maricopa County Fairgrounds are located at 19th Avenue and McDowell. (close)
Matthew 25 Project Homeless Outreach
April 17
3:15 p.m.–7 p.m., E105 (map)
Matthew 25 Project volunteers prepare hundreds of meals, provide much-needed toiletries, and encourage women, children, and families through the word of God. We serve The Bridge (ministry to families in transition), and three Valley homeless shelters: UMOM New Day Facility (homeless and domestic violence families), Victory Place (homeless veterans), and Watkins Overflow Shelter.

We organize donations at the shelters. You are welcome to join our team – this is a great one time or monthly service opportunity for families, Bible study groups, and Enrichment class groups.

Bring toiletry items, new undergarments and new socks to us directly at the orientation meeting on the 3rd Saturday of every month or drop donations off at church Sundays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Clearly mark Matthew 25 Project on all donations.

If you have questions about participating in our 3rd Saturday service opportunities contact Bob Wilson at 480.699.5005. (close)
Tanzania Project Sponsor Photo Day
April 18
7:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Prayer Garden (map)
Join us to have a family photo taken and write an encouraging note to your sponsored child. Our sponsored children need your love, encouragement and teaching of God’s word to grow into beautiful people that glorify God. These photos and notes will be taken this summer by short term mission teams to your sponsored child in Tanzania. (close)
Middle East Focus Team
April 20–May 7
5 p.m.–5 p.m., Middle East (map)
This Middle East Focus Team will investigate future partnerships and explore areas of ministry. (close)
Neighborhood Ministries Stock the Store Food Drive
April 24–May 2
5 p.m.–5 p.m., patio (map)
Bring items to the Neighborhood Ministries patio table on Sunday April 25 or May 2. Items will also be taken at the church from 7:30am to 7:30pm Monday through Thursday. Clearly mark all donations for Neighborhood Ministries.

Neighborhood Ministries serves Phoenix’s poor, caring for their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. The Neighborhood Center provides food, clothing, teen parenting classes, summer camps, tutoring and mentoring programs, crisis assistance, leadership programs, and a myriad of other life-transforming activities. We serve over 1000 children, youth and families each week through a variety of programs.
For more information contact Pencie Culiver at480.229.7589 or penciec@aol.com. (close)
Czech Republic Team
May 2–11
5 p.m.–5 p.m., Czech Republic (map)
This team will provide preschool and children's ministry. (close)
Matthew 25 Project Homeless Outreach
May 15
3:15 p.m.–7 p.m., E105 (map)
Matthew 25 Project volunteers prepare hundreds of meals, provide much-needed toiletries, and encourage women, children, and families through the word of God. We serve The Bridge (ministry to families in transition), and three Valley homeless shelters: UMOM New Day Facility (homeless and domestic violence families), Victory Place (homeless veterans), and Watkins Overflow Shelter.

We organize donations at the shelters. You are welcome to join our team – this is a great one time or monthly service opportunity for families, Bible study groups, and Enrichment class groups.

Bring toiletry items, new undergarments and new socks to us directly at the orientation meeting on the 3rd Saturday of every month or drop donations off at church Sundays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Clearly mark Matthew 25 Project on all donations.

If you have questions about participating in our 3rd Saturday service opportunities contact Bob Wilson at 480.699.5005. (close)
Short Term Teams Dedication Sunday
May 16
8:15 a.m.–5 p.m., Worship Center (map)
Come support and send out our Short-term Team Members heading to various places and countries around the world!
This is an opportunity for our Scottsdale Bible Church body to send out members of our congregation in prayer to locations and areas where the love of Christ needs to penetrate.

For more information contact Kelly Shondelmyer at kshondelmyer@sbcaz.org

Visit http://scottsdalebible.com/ministries/outreach/short-term-missions for more information about our teams. (close)
Tanzania NBC Team
June 2–13
5 p.m.–5 p.m., Tanzania (map)
This team from North Bible Church will go on sponsor visits and do children's ministry. (close)
Hopeful Treasures Clothing/Household Drive
June 4–6
5 p.m.–5 p.m., South parking lot (map)
Bring items to the donation truck located in the south parking lot on Saturday from 1 - 3 p.m. and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. All items are tax-deductible. Larger items call 480-538-0626 to schedule pickup. If you are unable to donate this weekend items will be taken at the church the week prior from 7:30am to 7:30pm Monday through Thursday. Clearly mark all donations for the Living Hope Women's Center.

All proceeds from this clothing and household goods drive will benefit the Living Hope Women’s Centers of the White Mountains. This is a Christian ministry dedicated to the sanctity of human life, the belief in abstinence until marriage and the teaching of sound Christian precepts of life-style and parenting. (close)
Mexico Men's Team
June 4–12
5 p.m.–5 p.m., La Paz, Mexico (map)
This is a men's construction team and they will be doing various construction projects. (close)
Phoenix Rescue Mission Water Drive
June 13
8 a.m.–6 p.m., patio (map)
As the temperatures in the Valley climb into the triple digits, the Phoenix Rescue Mission is the primary agency tasked with providing heat relief to thousands on the street. Their Hope Coach canvasses Valley streets handing out water bottles as well as sack meals, clothes and shoes to the men and women on the streets. During the summer months bottled water is desperately needed—water saves lives!

Please bring a case of water with you to church Sunday June 13. You may also drop off cases of water at the Church Office the week prior. Contact Lorraine at 480.824.7245 or lwillis@sbcaz.org if you have questions. (close)
Moldova Team
June 17–30
5 p.m.–5 p.m., Moldova (map)
This team will do sports ministry and participate in an evangelism outreach. (close)
Croatia somaNorth Team
June 17–July 5
5 p.m.–5 p.m., Croatia (map)
This somaNorth team of young adults will participate in English camps. (close)
Matthew 25 Project Homeless Outreach
June 19
3:15 p.m.–7 p.m., E105 (map)
Matthew 25 Project volunteers prepare hundreds of meals, provide much-needed toiletries, and encourage women, children, and families through the word of God. We serve The Bridge (ministry to families in transition), and three Valley homeless shelters: UMOM New Day Facility (homeless and domestic violence families), Victory Place (homeless veterans), and Watkins Overflow Shelter.

We organize donations at the shelters. You are welcome to join our team – this is a great one time or monthly service opportunity for families, Bible study groups, and Enrichment class groups.

Bring toiletry items, new undergarments and new socks to us directly at the orientation meeting on the 3rd Saturday of every month or drop donations off at church Sundays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Clearly mark Matthew 25 Project on all donations.

If you have questions about participating in our 3rd Saturday service opportunities contact Bob Wilson at 480.699.5005. (close)
Czech Republic somaNorth Team
June 27–July 14
5 p.m.–5 p.m., Czech Republic (map)
This somaNorth team of young adults will participate in sports and English camps. (close)
Costa Rica High School Team
July 1–12
5 p.m.–5 p.m., Costa Rica (map)
This high school team will do construction and youth ministry. (close)
Neighborhood Ministries Soles for Souls Drive
July 10–25
5 p.m.–5 p.m., patio (map)
Each year we help Neighborhood Ministries with their annual Soles for Souls back-to-school shoe drive. Neighborhood Ministries serves the poorest of the poor in inner-city Phoenix. There are approximately 450 kids in the Neighborhood Ministries Kids Club program and they all need a new pair of shoes! Please help these kids start the school year off right by stopping by the tables located on the patio and picking up a packet that has all the details for purchasing a pair of shoes.

You return the shoes to the Neighborhood Ministries patio table on Sundays. You may also return them to the church from 7:30am to 7:30pm Mondays through Thursdays. Just remember the shoes must be returned no later than Sunday July 25.

Contact Lorraine at 480.824.7245 or lwillis@sbcaz.org if you have questions. (close)
Phoenix Rescue Mission Back to School Drive
July 10–25
5 p.m.–5 p.m., patio (map)
It’s time to start shopping for back-to-school supplies and the Phoenix Rescue Mission needs your help again this year to make sure over 1500 needy children in Phoenix start the school year with the supplies they need to be successful.

It’s easy to help. Fill a basic backpack with: Crayons, #2 Pencils, Pencil Box or Pouch, Glue, Scissors, Pens, Two Pocket Folders, 1″ 3 Ring Binders, Colored Pencils, Wide-Ruled Filler Paper, Wide-Ruled Notebooks, Composition books, Markers

You return the backpacks and school supplies to the Phoenix Rescue Mission patio table on Sundays. You may also return them to the church from 7:30am to 7:30pm Mondays through Thursdays. Just remember the backpacks and school supplies must be returned no later than Sunday July 25.

Contact Lorraine at 480.824.7245 or lwillis@sbcaz.org if you have questions. (close)

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Fred Beasley
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480.824.7245
fbeasley@sbcaz.org

Berta Myers
Director of Community Relations
480.824.7243
bmyers@sbcaz.org

Lorraine Willis
Outreach Ministry Coordinator
480.824.7245
lwillis@sbcaz.org

Kelly Shondelmyer
Project Coordinator and Mobilization
480.824.7230
kshondelmyer@sbcaz.org

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