On 3 July, UK volunteers left for Mission Tanzania 2022, boarding flights to Dar es Salaam.

The host conference arranged an excellent induction service where an international team of pastors, medical doctors, nurses, teachers, and volunteers prayed for God's protection and providence. The team comprised approximately 20 mission-driven church members from the US and UK, ranging from teenagers to people in their 80s, along with those based in Tanzania. 

The mission trip, which ran from 9–23 July, was organised by Pastor George Lee, president of Train Them to Fish, and Dr. Winston Williams, of the Woodford Green Adventist Church. They collaborated with the North-East Tanzania Conference to deliver a coordinated campaign across 20 sites using the Share Him resources. The campaign focused on biblical teaching and preaching and seminars about health principles and family life.

Impact

Four hundred nine people were baptised as a result of this campaign; over 300 Bibles were distributed, along with clothing, feminine hygiene products, and food. There were also visits to schools, and meaningful activities were run for the children.

A free six-day clinic was coordinated by Dr. Llewellyn Williams, where attendees received blood sugar checks and a general consultation. The distribution of medication and supplements by qualified physicians and a referral service were also available. In addition, dental surgery was provided—extractions were conducted—and an optician's service facilitated eye testing and the provision of reading glasses. There were substantial queues each day, and the provisions were warmly received by the community.

The success of the mission is linked to the work of Pastor Vince and Joyce Goddard over the years. Several years previously, he baptised Filbert Mwanga, his former student at The University of Arusha. Pastor Mwanga is currently executive secretary at the North-East Tanzania Conference and was able to assist with making the mission trip a reality. 

Pastor Goddard baptised 107 people in Suji, along the Pare Mountains, and Joyce taught practical health principles using locally grown produce. Vickie, a teacher from the UK, and Dennis, a student from Kenya, also worked with Pastor Goddard in running evangelistic outreach programmes in the nearby village of Gonjanza. Goddard's passion for ministry was evident, as was the affection he holds in the hearts of the people. As he spoke with them in Swahili, it was clear to see that real mission work is life-changing.