Mission Trips

I have been on several trips with Kids4school, each with its own memories and highlights. But 2024 was by far the most significant for me. On this trip, our Kids Club focused on introducing the children to God. Through a variety of stories, games, songs, craft and physical activities we illustrated who He is, what He did and what He continues to do. Our topics included the creation, sin, forgiveness and prayer. My personal favourite moments included teaching them about prayer and then seeing them all praying attentively with their eyes tightly shut. So moving to witness. As was the moment when their mouths dropped open in wonder, when they realised that their forgiven sins no longer exist– after all, they had just seen them go up in smoke. But when one of the children silently placed on the table (when no-one was looking!), a tiny toy animal that had gone missing, we knew that they really had been absorbing the messages. Seeds were indeed being sown. We wanted to leave them with an understanding of God and a desire to know Him more. Now Kids4school have succeeded in facilitating their education by prioritising their physical needs, we can begin to focus more on providing for them spiritually too. What a phenomenal opportunity we have been blessed with!

It has long been our vision to return to Tanzania from our last time there in April 2019. After getting a scripture to return to Tanzania in November 2019 from Habbakuk 2:3 For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay. 5 years wait came to an end as we finally returned to Tanzania on this year's K4S mission trip. It was more about evangelism this time around with no work teams fixing up and painting the classrooms. This time the classroom was a mission field. Young people hearing about the God of all creation in Genesis, to faith based living, using David & Goliath, Daniel in the lions den & lastly about God's amazing grace and love with the lost sheep, coin and the prodigal son. Sports days were very competitive but every child got a medal, drink of juice, biscuits and most importantly a children’s bible. Sharon was amazed at how much the children absorbed the stories. This was made very clear with the table quiz scores at the end of each day. Amazing. Also how quickly they picked up the choruses in English and the actions that went with them. My stand out thing from the trip was seeing the Muslim children in the school and how intently they listened to all the stories and them singing the choruses about God and His Son, Jesus. I had a sleepless night in prayer when I started thinking of those children taking a bible into a Muslim home and how it could go. BUT GOD, gave me peace in my heart about the situation. I still pray for our children, Muhammad and Mwanieda. What a trip, can't wait to next year, we would go back tomorrow.

Preparing for my first mission trip I was nervously excited but going along to the meetings was helpful and gave me an opportunity to find out more and meet the rest of the team. I don't think anything prepares you for the wave of emotions. On the first day at Kitilera school there were tears, joy, excitement and anticipation as to what the next few days would bring. The children's smiling faces and their kindness to each other was amazing. For those who have little to nothing they could teach us so much. I am so thankful to God for giving me this opportunity and to be part of a really special group of people. God willing here's to the next time in Tanzania.

The trip to Tanzania in 2024 was way above and beyond my expectations and a life changing experience. To see God working through Kids4school was amazing in all they do for the children, families and communities. The welcome we received from the children in the schools was overwhelming as was the joy and love they gave us. Church worship was wonderful, very spirit filled and you could feel God’s presence throughout. I was blessed by being a part of a wonderful team who bonded from day one, friendships were made which I know will continue in the future. I am very grateful to have been a part of the kids4school 2024 Mission Team and give God the glory along with my heartfelt thanks.

My name is Maaike and this was my first trip with Kids4school. Going to Tanzania was a wonderful experience. It was so lovely and uplifting to see the smiles on the children’s faces. I truly believe that some of the children will come to know the Lord after our teaching at the holiday Bible clubs. It was very rewarding for the team and what a privilege to be able to share the Goods News of the Gospel. We have so much here and they have so little. I would like to do more Thank you kids4school for giving me the opportunity to be part of the 2024 Mission Team.

To be able to see the difference kids4school is making first hand and how many children are able to attend school through sponsorship is really amazing. We all were able to meet the children that we sponsor to go to school and that was very emotional for most of us on the team too. I got real pleasure in sharing Gods Word in story form with the children at schools and loved the Sunday worship at Kitelera Church and their youth band is amazing at singing and dancing and the whole service was a blessing. I had an unforgettable trip to the beautiful country of Tanzania with Kids4school and would highly recommend it to anyone who was thinking about going in the future and in fact most of our team said that we would love to be able to do it again. Thank you kids4school for giving me the most amazing experience in my life.