Zanzibar is not only a honeymoon destination, but also an island of poor people hungry and ready for the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Zanzibar was Arab territory for centuries. They brought slavery and Islam onto the island. Slavery was abolished, but the overwhelming influence of Islam lingered. 95 % of the population in Zanzibar is Moslem, most of them very devoted. Few women are educated, and speak only Swahili.
8-22 December a team of 10 young people will visit the island to serve and support the few Christians in Zanzibar. We will stay in a town called Bububu on the west coast. There we will visit the local church as well as a few new converts e know. We will walk among the community and live the love of Jesus, while using every opportunity to speak about Jesus.
Our prayer request is that God will prepare the hearts of people and organize divine appointments with locals that are ready to hear the gospel. The team will have a training weekend 5-8 December in Kempton Park. We also pray that God will prepare our hearts for what we will encounter and impart the knowledge and wisdom we will need to effectively serve the people of Zanzibar.