Companion Congregation
Our Friends in Myamba, Tanzania
Our Partnership
St. Peter Lutheran Church is in a companion partnership with a congregation in Myamba, Tanzania which began in 2008. Myamba has five sub-parish locations. Most members walk to church – up to 3 or 4 miles.
St. Peter members first visited Myamba in January of 2009, and visits continue every other year. Members of St. Peter have visited Myamba Companion Parish, worshiped together, lived with families, and established friendships which lead to developing deeper relationships with the parish. During these trips, members also learn of the structural and financial needs of the parish.
Support for Myamba
- Student Scholarships for Secondary Students in Forms 1-4
- Scholarships for Post-Secondary Students. Post-Secondary costs are greater because of higher tuition, room, and board away from home.
- Sunday School Students Funded Tuition for students at Mwanga School for the Deaf.
- Myamba Parish Evangelists Training Funding at Usangi Leadership and Training College.
- Funding for Myamba Parish for Building and Equipment Needs.
- Support of Gonja Hospital, including Funding for Mechanical Hospital Beds and Medical Supply Shipment
School Year/Calendar Year Number of Scholarships
2011 – 12 Scholarships
2012 – 16 Scholarships
2013 – 28 Scholarships
2014 – 29 Scholarships
2015 – 37 Scholarships
2016 – 57 Scholarships
2017 – 69 Scholarships
2018 – 85 Scholarships
2019 – 96 Scholarships
2020 – 93 Scholarships
2021 – 93 Scholarships
2022 – 95 Scholarships
2023 – 95 Scholarships
2024 – 95 Scholarships