In only 3 short weeks I will be on my way to Tanzania. Chambray, the folk group I sing and play with, is sponsoring a Garden Party benefit for this trip, so come on over to my place on Sunday Aug. 10th from 2-4pm, listen to some music, walk among the flowers or relax by the pond.
I recently had the "pleasant" experience of immunizations...ouch! Three shots (cholera, polio and the last Hep A) and need to take typhoid and malaria drugs...the joys of global travel.
Received an e-mail from Pr. Andrea. His return home has been full of joy. He hasn't been home in 2 years, so the homecoming has been sweet for him. He gave me about 20 Swahili words to practice and I can't wait to try them out.
I am so grateful to all of you for your support, encouragement and prayers. It is a humbling and exciting time. I know God has some exciting things planned!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Traveling to Tanzania
One Small Drop officially has a federal identification number. We are one step closer to becoming an official foundation. I am still working on the paperwork to become a non-profit, but it is coming together.
In August I will be traveling to Tanzania to visit a Tanzanian pastor, Pastor Andrea Mwalilino. He filled in at our congregation last summer. I am excited to experience his culture and learn more about the southwestern area of Tanzania. Pr. Andrea said he sees two main areas of concern: one is women widows (from HIV/aids) and how to empower them to develop a plan to work together to support their children, so the children can go to school. The other is the orphans...not those living in orphanages, but the orphans living with grandparents, older siblings or on the streets.
In August I will be traveling to Tanzania to visit a Tanzanian pastor, Pastor Andrea Mwalilino. He filled in at our congregation last summer. I am excited to experience his culture and learn more about the southwestern area of Tanzania. Pr. Andrea said he sees two main areas of concern: one is women widows (from HIV/aids) and how to empower them to develop a plan to work together to support their children, so the children can go to school. The other is the orphans...not those living in orphanages, but the orphans living with grandparents, older siblings or on the streets.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Introducing "One Small Drop"
Welcome to the blog of Tammie Jo Berg and One Small Drop.
One Small Drop is a non-profit foundation with a vision to:
One Small Drop is a non-profit foundation with a vision to:
- change the world one person at a time
- educate those with resources to serve those who have needs
- create change of perspective
- change the world through service and education
In the world of missions and outreach “one small drop” can have many meanings. There are naysayer’s who claim trying to save the world is like a drop in the bucket. One Small Drop is founded on the belief of world changers who know just one drop of water, financial support, or volunteer sweat equity can bring a flood of help to the poorest of places in the world.
Please stay tuned as this exciting venture unfolds.
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