Entries from August 2007

August 26, 2007

SEKUCo Gets Its Name

A recent email asked: why was SEKUCo named SEKUCo?
SEKUCo’s name is rich in history and its full name is linked with other education programs in Tanzania.
On the 25th of November, 2005, the Executive Council of the Evangelic Lutheran Church of Tanzania North East Diocese (ELCT NED) declared that the long planned for University College that [...]

August 26, 2007

Rain

Today it rained. It rained hard. The sky went from being brilliant blue, bold and beautiful to a dull gray that covered the surrounding hill tops of the Usanbara mountain range. Yet, the colors of the ground become even more beautiful when drenched in moisture. Between the homes of Lushoto are fields of grass and [...]

August 17, 2007

Arrived

I have arrived! I am in Lushoto, Tanzania!!
Lushoto is a town that is close to the University and I will be staying here until my housing on campus is ready. I lived in Lushoto last summer. This is a home-coming!
When I arrived I was warmly welcomed as only Tanzanians can do! There is a way [...]

August 9, 2007

Karibu

Welcome! This blog is dedicated to all the members and congregations in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. Please stay posted on all of the developments regarding SEKUCo.  I (Amanda) will be departing for Tanzania on Sunday August the 12th and when I have the opportunity will update this Blog. Karibu!!