Makumira University

Hamjambo!
One of our destinations on Friday, July 4th, was Makumira University College where we witnessed 6 different musical compositions of very powerful and beautiful music full of sounds from all over the world. Many of these were written by the students (some of which will be graduating this semester that just ended!). These students were taught by Randy and Carol Stubbs who are missionaries of First Lutheran Church in DeKalb.
After a short tour of the campus, we were invited by Megan (the Stubbs' older daughter - because she had cleaned her room for the occasion!) to come and see their home. It has concrete floors, mosquito nets and 110 and 220 voltage. Melissa played the harp for a few of us and Nathan showed us the back-up battery system. They hang their clothes in the attic to dry as it's away from mango bugs. It was a lovely home!
During our short tour of campus, we learned that Makumira is the largest theological university in Tanzania. With possibly the largest theological library in all of Africa. The enrollment was formerly 100 students and now is around 950 - growing pains are evident but being addressed!
The Stubbs are looking forward to some down time over the summer. All are very busy and I believe some respite is well needed! They have done amazing things with very little resources - as Randy mentioned, you can't go to the store to get sheet music or guitar strings or music stands....but that hasn't stopped them from creating a successful program. Keep them in your prayers.
Asante (thank you),
Steve