Trying to fill a trench with rock so the car can progress further up the mountain, we quickly realize we need to continue on foot.
While inconvenient, this experience helps us understand the hardship the Vidunda face every day as they travel up and down the mountain to buy and sell goods or to reach the main road for any reason.
Reaching the first of three villages after a 1 ½ hour climb, we step into a lush, tranquil oasis. These people are truly isolated and probably would not hear much news from other parts of Tanzania were it not for the foot traffic and the motorcycles which trek up and down the mountain.
Standing over the village as a sentinel is the Catholic cathedral, the first visible structure upon entering Vidunda village.
We spend most of the day walking around the village talking with people.
Unfortunately, we won’t make it to Chonwe, the second village, another 7 kilometers beyond Vidunda village.
We've had a good day, it is getting dark as we reach the bottom of the mountain and climb into the car.
Now we better comprehend the difficulties the Vidunda people face and we grasp the challenge it will be to engage them.
Pray for the softening of Vidunda hearts toward the grace and mercy of God through Christ.
Pray for obedient messengers to follow God’s call to reach the Vidunda with the truth of salvation given freely to all who believe.
Pray for cooperation in the Kingdom to reach Vidunda hearts.