TANZANIA FELLOWSHIP OF EVANGELICAL STUDENTS

JANUARY-MARCH 2016 UPDATES

Students are at the center of TAFES vision:

- Students reaching students with the good news of
Jesus Christ.
- Students growing into life-long disciples of Christ.
- Students serving and strengthening the Church.
- Students having impact on the world around them
and the society.

Our Mission statement:

Our Core Values:

To Equip University and

College students with the
Scripture in Evangelism,
Discipleship and Leadership
Development thereby transforming the Campus, Church
and the Society

We are Evangelical:
The Bible is our standard & final
authority in all matters of faith &
conduct.

Our Vision statement:

To be a national movement
reaching every student in all
Universities and Colleges in
Tanzania with the gospel of
Jesus Christ

We are Interdenominational
and Nondenominational:
TAFES membership cuts across
various denominations and hence
provides a common forum for
worship. Tafes is not a denomination and does not align with any
particular denomination but recognises and identifies with the
local churches and serves them
by reaching out to students while
they are on campus
We are student-centred:
Operating primarily in tertiary
institutions and we are committed to students initiative and
leadership based on biblical
principles.

We are passionate about the

unity of believers:
As a result of our interdenominational and nondenominational
status, we provide the forum
where believers from different
denominations interact and relate
as members of the universal
Church the body of Christ.
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We advocate the practices of
excellence and integrity:
aiming at ensuring that our
students are academically good
and that they are of godly character with Christ as their role
model. Through this virtue, these
students become associates who
will honour God through their
lifestyles in bigger society.

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Word from the National Director

Dear brethren, I salute you all in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
First of all I would like to take this gigantic opportunity to really appreciate
your involvement in students Ministry
through TAFES, your financial support,
prayers and personal commitment to reach
students on Campuses. God bless you
abundantly.
This newsletter contains three months
updates of January to March,in these
months we have seen the hand of God
upon students, associates, staff team and
church partners.
We have had great moments since we
started our new ministry year from October 2015 up to date. We launched a ministry year with a slogan campaign of EACH
ONE REACH ONE, DISCIPLE ONE AND
TEACH ONE.
We are challenging students to reach the
non- believers on campus as our Vision
and Mission states. Also encouraging academic excellence and Integrity as one of
TAFES Core values.
We have succeeded to conduct leaders training seminars at fellowship level, small
group bible study workshops, evangelism campaign on campus and Discipleship
Training Seminar which was the climax, the theme this year was the Sovereign Lord
is my strength Habakkuk 3:19. It was very powerful going through the whole book
of Habakkuk and we concluded that no matter the situation, God is our strength. Get
more details below.
Mathew Masawe
TAFES National Director

TAFES NSO, staff and City Harvest pastoral team

January-March 2016

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

TAFES Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2016 was
held on 6th Febuary at TAFES Boko centre. The
meeting brought together 72 stakeholders that is
students, associates and staff.
Among the things discussed included;
Appointing of new Board of Trustee members who
are Dr. Eda Wandwi, Brace Bayona and Rev, Canon.
Thomas Goda.
Awarding Certificate of affiliation
Restructuring of the TAFES governing council
since some of the members time of service has
elapsed. The suggested members are Dr. Angela
Nanyaro, Dr. Elly Tumsifu, Dr. Joel Nobert and Mrs. NATIONAL STUDENTS GENERAL MEETING
Ellyjalia Mabiki.
New fellowships were certified that is TAFES Ifakara and Sokoine University of Agriculture. RepreOn that same day, the Annual
sentatives of these fellowships were given certicates
Students General Meeting was also conducted,
of affiliation on behalf of their fellowships.
bringing togather students leaders from all TAFES
TAFES stakeholders were greatly challenged to own
regions.The climax of this meeting was the election
the ministry by praying, availing themselves but also
of new National Students Officials (NSO). Those
by giving sacrificially towards the programs organelected were;
ised by TAFES. This was in line with the
-Chairperson Walter Butoto from HKMU Dar
on going campaign to raise One Billion shillings for
- Vice Chair preson Iman Magawa IRDP Dodoma
the construction of the TAFES Siver Jubilee Hall, this
- Secretary Neema George Tengeru Arusha
hall is expected to commence this year.
- Treasurer Victor Kaaya and TIA Dar
- Prayer coordinator Felix Mwasongwe. Ushirika
Moshi
These leaders under went Leadership Training and
were later commisioned at City Harvest ChurchDar-es-salaam.

AGM at Boko centre

NSO team

STAFF RETREAT
TAFES staff team had a wonderful time from 7th14th February. During this time, they were taught
various topics pertaining leadership and ministry
so that they are fully equiped in the work they
are doing.
Retreat was also a time for them to evaluate
themselves plus the ministry, plan and strategize for what was coming ahead. This time was
specifically used to set goals and pray for the
Discipleship Training Seminar that was coming a head.
Also ample time for refreshment was obtained during the evenings where they participated
in games and sports.

Pastor. Amani teaching TAFES staff

during retreat

STAFF ENGAGEMENT
On 6th March, TAFES Associates Ministry Director
Isaac P Nkwande engaged Sis. Jema Aidan
at AIC Ukonga. They intend to be joined in Holy matrimony on 6th August and their wedding arrangements
are underway. Please, support them with prayers, finances and advice.

Staff during games time

We thank God for those who have offered

themselves up to serve the Lord through
TAFES ministry.
Please pray for them,encourage them and
support them financially for together we are
changing the next generation.

January-March 2016

DTS 2016 PRAISE REPORTS

DTS Mbeya

DODOMA

ARUSHA

155 Delegates gathered at st. Thomas for DTS 2016.

They were 130 students and 25 associates. Dr. Sokile
an Associate expounded the theme from the first three
chapters of the book of Habakkuk while different associates taught different topics.
On Sunday Regional student leaders were elected and
commissioned for the task ahead.
One of the most amazing things that happened during
this DTS was seeing even high school students attending
and 1 of them gave their lives to Christ as if this was not
enough one of the caterers gave her life to Christ.
Indeed it was a refreshing and growing time for all the
participants, said Eia- Staff Arusha

DAR-ES-SALAAM

485 delegates attended this years DTS which was

held at Filbert Bayi school. Out of this number 450
were students , associates 35, 2 children and 1 delegete
from Zambia.
Professor Busagala from Sokoine University of Agriculture shared the exposition from the book of Habakkuk
chapter 1 all through to chapter 3,The delegates had
time for personal devotions, Small groups bible study in
the morning and games in the evening hours.
This year Bible study was done using manuscript
method.
Associates, Staff and Regional Students Officials
worked day and night to make the conference a success
and through this 2 students gave their lives to Christ.

At the heart of Tanzania, 18 Associates and

117 students making a total of 135 delegates
met at Mtumba teachers college to interact and
reflect on Gods word guided by the theme The
Sovereign Lord is my strength. Dr, Rev. Gerald
Nguyaine was the main expositor.
Beinomugisha a student from Mzumbe University had this to say now i can answer back our
professor and fellow students why we use 66 books
and not 72 in the Bible, i came to Dodoma to attend DTS even for an hour so that i get this. This
was after he attended the seminar How we got
our Bible (Canonicity). He had been challenged
by his professor and sadly he could not answer
back until he remembered that while studying at
CBE he heard that TAFES has BEST-P where the
topics such as Canonicity are taught, so he came
expecting and was just in time for the elective
seminar.
I was praying for so long to be filled with the
Holy Spirit, I thank God during this DTS 2016 we
had prayers after a session and I was filled with the
Holy Spirit, Neema Lyimo from CBE.
I had an eye problem since secondary school
but I thank God for DTS teachings and prayers
now am healed. Neema Nyemhanga from IRDP.
A total of 1184 students and 137 Associates
attended this years DTS.
This DTS also faced various challenges like
venue issues but thanks be to God He came
through for us and itwas carried out successfully.
The number in attendance was an encouragement since most colleges and Universities were
on smemester break.
Special thanks goes out to all Associates,
Staff , Regional Student Officials and Students
who made this years DTS a success. God richly
bless you.

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KILIMANJARO

111 students, 10 Associates and 2 Associates children gathered in Royal School for
DTS 2016.
Mrs. Ellyjalia Mkoloma,shared on the
theme from Habakkuk chapter one to three
while associates taught different lessons.
After ward Regional Student Leaders were
elected on Sunday and commissioned for
service on Monday during closing session.
I was specifically blessed by the way Associates and Regional Student Officials gave
themselves sacrificially working day and night
to make sure DTS goes as planned. May God
richly Bless them,said Gwantwa Swilla- Staff
Kilimanjaro.

MBEYA

MOROGORO

86 Delegates gathered at Youth With A

Mission Kihonda for DTS 2016.They were
68 students and 18 associates. The Theme
Expositor was Gil Medina the Director of
Pastoral Training of Reach
Tanzania, he took the delegetes through the
book of Habakkuk word by word,verse by
verse and chapter by chapter.
On Sunday Regional student leaders were
elected and commissioned for the task
ahead.

MWANZA

A total of 168 Delegates attended DTS which

included 150 students,16 associates and 2 visitors from Zambia gathered in Ifisi Community
Center for DTS 2016. Bro. Jeff the ZAFES Campus Ministry Director shared the exposition
from the book of Habakkuk 1 to 3.
Other activities which were carried out were
Bible study, Seminars, Games and sports, elections plus commissioning of Regional Students
Officials.
Listening to 2 students from Mbeya Institute of
Science and Technology recite Habakkuk chapter
1 and 3 greatly challenged to read the Bible and
memorise it, Said a student TIA Mbeya.

165 delegates (140 students and 25 associates) gathered in Marrist Boys School
to learn and listen from the Lord. TAFES
Associates Ministry Director-Bro. Isaac Nkwande, shared the exposition on the book of
Habakkuk chapter 1 3.
Like other regions, the delegates had time
for small group bible study every day, personal de-votions and games every day.
During this DTS each region elected their
new set of leadership marking a new phase;
meaning.
6 students gave their lives to Christ

Several activities were carried out in all regions that is; exposition,
seminars (Understanding your lifes purpose, Effects of Media/Technology in our sex life, Walk thru the bible, Campus Evangelism
(Students reaching students), Evangelistic Bible Study, High school
Ministry, Discipleship in campuses, Developing a biblical work ethics,
Personal Management, How we got our bible (Canonicity), Writing
skills (Blogs, Articles,Books), Integrity at the market place, Spiritual
warfare and Finalist PACKAGE-Special), Students memorised and
recited the whole book of Habakkuk, Games, Praise and Worship,etc.

PnW during DTS Dar

Sports time during DTS

Prof. Busagala during exposition

January-March 2016

ASSOCIATES MINISTRY

Dar-es-salaam Associates having fellowship

with TAFES Ardhi students

The Associates fellowship is a very important arm in the

TAFES ministry. Below are just a few testimonies coming from the Associates fellowship
Dodoma: The Associates have started a mentoring
program to the students leaders (RSO) in that every
leader is attached to one Associate who will be accountable to the following;
- To mentor him/her especially in areas partaining to
leadership, academics and relationships.
- To advice and supervise the mentee to read atleast
one sound book every month and be able to report
what he/she has learnt from that particular bbok.
- To advice the leader on how he/she can use their
potentials to fulfill Gods purpose in their lives
Also Associates have decided to help Cu leaders to
have a uniform system of planning their CU programs
so as to ease implemantation and reporting, programs
like BEST-P, Small group Bible study which are core
TAFES programs are being emphasised.

Mwanza: Associates have started an innitiative to fundraise fr the coming events like Go- conerence which
will be held in December and next years DTS. Theyve decided that each Associate is to sponsor atleast 5-6
students from different CUs. Not only will these students be sponsored but they will be mentored and helped
in academic, social and economic matters.
Dar-es-salaam: The fellowship of Associates has decided to form a network (group) of all former National
Students Officials since 2007 to date that will enable them to be in touch with the ministry in the following
areas;
- Thier involvement in students affairs (campus programs)
- Their commitment in supporting the ministry financially.
Mbeya: Basic TAFES Program are being conducted by associates for example the Associate staff moves
from University to University teaching students during BEST-P sessions.
Kilimanjaro: Associates visited student fellowship
during the Associates CU visitation, this encouraged the
students so much that they now organise Bible study sessions to be togather with Associates.
We are so blessed to have Associates
who not only recognise and appreciate students ministry but also participate in reaching Students.
Associates normally have monthly
meetings at regional level, you are humbly
requested to participate in associates fellowships for more information visit the your
TAFES regional office or contact the Associates Ministry Director - 0762606896

Mwanza Associates pose for a picture after

DTS
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TAFES Silver Jubilee Hall

TAFES Silver Jubilee

Mrs. Ellyjalia duringhall
exposition

TAFES Dodoma students at their site

Bible study during DTS Morogoro

DTS Mwanza

DTS Dodoma

Mbeya Associate Staff dedicating new Mbeya

RSO leaders

TAFES Ardhi students ministering during their mission

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to Sasilo-Singida

April

Up coming events

RSO LTS
1-30
NSEC Meeting
16
National Council Meeting 23
May
TAFES Finalist Week
25-31
June
Staff Retreat
11-17
July-August TAFES Associates Day
August
NSECMeeting
8
September
SOT
5-18
National TGC Meeting
17

All regions
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Headquarters
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Boko Center
All regions
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Boko Center
Headquarters

For more information contact us:

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Off United Nations road
P.o.box 11369 Dsm
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