We are saddened to share that Pastors Amos Komanya and Johnson Odoyo from Tanzania were denied visas to travel to the United States to attend ACGC’s Triennial Convention scheduled for August 17–21. With Presidential Proclamation 10998, “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of The United States,” still in effect, their travel could not be shown to be of “critical U.S. national interest.” We had looked forward to welcoming them, and we know their presence would have brought great encouragement and joy to our convention.
Even in this disappointment, we give thanks for the strong bond we share with our brothers and sisters in Christ in Tanzania. We are grateful for the ways God is at work through the Advent Christian Conference of Tanzania, which continues to grow in both numbers and health, and through ongoing mission efforts among the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Please join us in praying for Pastors Amos and Johnson, and for future opportunities to gather together in person and strengthen the fellowship we cherish.
