Executive Masters Field Trip Tragedy, in Arusha Tanzania – Update March 10, 2024

We are grateful for your prayers over these last two weeks since the Arusha Tragedy. We have felt your love from around the world, and have seen God’s hand guiding us through this. 

We are happy to share that all of those injured in the accident are recovering well, and that my mid week all 11 remains have been repatriated back to the families spread out in eight countries, and all funerals will have been completed  . We are grateful for the doctors and hospital staff in Arusha and elsewhere who have given great care to our dear friends. We ask that you continue to pray for the injured as they continue to recover and heal both in the hospital and at home. Some will require much longer in hospital, but after air vacs, have been completed, everyone is where they need to be now to receive their on going care.

Please continue to pray for the families and friends of our missionaries, those who are still recovering from their injuries, those who responded to the accident, and the many Y bases who have lost leaders as they grieve and find their next steps forward in both life and ministry without their beloved leaders. 

View this video that will explain how we are planning to use all of the funds that have come in so far, to assist immediate, and long term needs and to be a blessing to the families and the children left behind.

https://youtu.be/9UBwlxNroQM

Let’s pray for many to take their place in the coming years, as the effects of this loss, especially for French speaking Africa, will be long lasting.  We will however trust God to lead us as we look to the future of Africa, with hope in His redemptive purposes. Thank you for your continued concerns, funding, and prayers during this challenging time in our mission’s history.

May God’s grace continue to keep us and lead us all.

Brett Curtis, on behalf of the Crisis Response Team