P.O. BOX 162
Mtwara, Tanzania
Telephone: +255 023 2333309
Email: [email protected]
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Table of Contents
St. Michael and All Angels Parish Prayer
Preface
Introduction
History
Who we are
Clergy History
Our Vision
Mission Statement
Values
Objectives
Strengths
Challenges
Where Our Future Lies
Our Community
Our Ministries
Christian Education
Outreach
Fellowship
Worship Services
Special Worship Event
Governing Structure
Our Facilities
Centers
Churches
Vehicles
Parish Statistics
Our Financial Position
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Parish Prayer
We humbly ask God bless this
profile as a true representation
of our parish. We thank God for
the talents of all those at our
Parish whose efforts have built
our church. Open our eyes to see
the path ahead with clarity and
insightfulness and to follow you in
all things. Open our ears to hear
your voice and to listen to one
another. Open our hearts to the
truth of your will for this
congregation. Help us to put aside
all selfish desires and grant us
energy for the journey, patience
with the process, and courage in
decision making. Send your Holy
Spirit into our midst to bless and
strengthen us. In the name of
your Son, our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, we pray.
Amen.
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PREFACE
The Parish Executive Committee has developed this Profile of the St. Michael and all angels, Mtwara. The purpose is to
describe the Church of the St. Michael and all angels, its history, congregation, ministries, statistics and finances. It is
intended to serve as an honest insight into who we are as a community.
To gather the information for this Profile, a number of measures were utilized. The data sources included a review of
Parish records, interviews with individuals and church ministries, as well as the completion of a Congregational
Consideration.
The main body of this profile represents the Worshippers completing the review, because the voices of them are
important to us.
The Executive Committee would like to thank all council members of the St. Michael and all angels Mtwara who
contributed to the content and completion of this document, including participating in interviews and completing the
review.
A cland D om inic K am bili
Secretary of the Parish
St. M ichael and all angels – M tw ara
Tanu R oad
M tw ara, Tanzania
+255 787 198414 / 776 342111
adkam bili@ yahoo.com
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INTRODUCTION
This is our parish story. It tells a story of who we are, what we believe, what our vision and mission is, and why it is so
important to us. It tells a story of worship, outreach, education, fellowship, human talent and commitment. It tells a story
of wish, expectation and confidence for the future.
St. Michael and all angels celebrate its Christian faith through the loveliness of its liturgy, its music and the sharing of all
God’s gifts. We share in the sacraments and seek to carry God’s love. We believe God calls the heart of each individual he
chooses to become part of St. Michael’s family. Our Parish value all persons regardless of age, gender, tribe, social or
economic status and physical ability. We welcome all regardless of where they may be on their spiritual journey.
In St. Michael’s family, there are no outsiders. All are insiders. God's dream wants us to be brothers and sisters, wants
us to be family... Go and tell our brothers and sisters. Go and tell our family. We are all God's family.
St. Michael and all angels is much like a family. People are attracted to St. Michael and all angels because they feel
welcome, spiritually raised, and supported by a loving community. People stay at St. Michael and all angels because they
have a voice – a voice that develops by getting involved in our many groups and activities. Because we are united
through outreach and we share the unity together, the support and sharing is not limited to any one group of church
members. Feeling welcome applies to young and old, rich and poor, male and female, and to diverse tribal and groups.
There are many opportunities to get involved, and the spirit of collaboration amongst congregants is alive and well.
Because our parish is solid, maintains a good balance between previous and new ideas, and is well-run and organized,
congregants feel secure and involved, and believe that their church family adds strength to their everyday lives.
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HISTORY
On August 2008, Saint Michael and All Angels Church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary as a congregation in the Diocese
of Masasi. Saint Michael and All Angels began when families charted the course for a new parish with their first service
as a mission congregation. The need for a new congregation was a result of the rapid growth of Christianity in Mtwara
Town. The congregation initially met at Mikindani (the old town). Saint Michael and All Angels was incorporated on
February 1958. A few months later, the congregation moved to its first home.
M ikindani historical A nglican church
Plaque at church building
Side view of the Saint M ichael and A ll A ngels Church
From left B ishop O scar M nung’a, Canon Jerom e M sham
and M em ber of Synod M r. G eorge M besigw e
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WHO WE ARE
St. Michael and all angels Anglican Church is located in eastern part of Mtwara – Mikindani Municipality has
both urban and suburban characteristics. It is an extremely various community both culturally and socioeconomically. Some areas of the town are occupied by farms and open land, while others have inner city
characteristics, including a visible homeless population. The diversity of this community is valued by most
of its citizens, but it also brings challenges. The community has large Makonde, Makua and Yao populations.
The majority of St. Michael and all angels parishioners live in Mtwara town.
St. Michael and all angels is a part of the Anglican Church of Tanzania, and the Diocese of Newala. We
acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the only son of God, and that through his death and rebirth we are
assured of eternal life. We are a liturgical church and worshiping with words.
Celebrating the Holy Eucharist is at the very core of all our worship. In the bread and wine of this holy meal,
we believe that Christ is truly present, renewing the forgiveness of our sins and encouraging us to do the
work that lies ahead. We are believed that we are saved by grace through faith, and the Holy Scripture
contains all things necessary for salvation. We are living in joyful and the power of the Holy Spirit who is
present with us.
Though stable in terms of who we are, also look to the future to plan for who we could be. Worshipers of St.
Michael and all angels have a vision for the future. A clear priority is to attract youth, adults and families
with children to our church. Another priority is to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to
reach new people and incorporate them into the life of the church.
We perceive ourselves to be a warm congregation, with high levels of satisfaction and pleasure among
members. We are a group who is able to deal with conflict well and whose members are very satisfied with
how much the decision-making structures and processes of the church are open to our concerns and input.
Further, St. Michael and all angels congregants are “highly likely” to believe that our faith and spirituality
are central to our lives; believe strongly that our church helps members identify individual gifts and
ministries; are “extremely likely” to think that Christian education is a life-long process; and find the
worship experience exceptional, in terms of quality and spiritual content
We are the apostolic church. We confess Jesus Christ and the faith of the apostles as recorded in the
Holy Scriptures. We believe the authority of the Bible is supreme in all matters of faith, principles, behavior,
and it is to be trusted.
We are a catholic church. The word catholic literally means universal. This means we understand
ourselves to be part of the community of believers that began with Jesus' first followers, is alive today, and
will continue until Christ comes again.
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CLERGY HISTORY
More than 30 priests in its fifty two-years history have served Saint Michael and All Angels Church.
Father
Bishop
Father
Canon
Canon
Canon
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Canon
Canon
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Canon
Canon
Canon
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Bishop
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Canon
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Canon
Canon
Canon
Canon
Canon
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Canon
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F.W. Stokes
George C. Briggs
L.P. Hermes
Donald Parsons
David Powel
Ronald Cox
Edgar Bushiri
Ignatia Talasa
Basil Msamati
Francis Jabu
Frank Alimwike
Daudi R. Kasembe
Dennis Mnanguone
Yohana Mussa
Christoper Sadiki
John Umila
Steven Mkomi
Luka Bakari
Dominic Mchopa
Douglas Msigala
Luka Saidi
Jerome Mapela
Mathias Binamu
Stewart Kasembe
Kenneth Mraha
Godwin Chikomo
Stephen Mkomi
Kenneth Matiani
Alex Namahochi
Charles Saidi
Luka Millanzi
Carlos Marcus
George Nawanje
Jerome Mshamu
Noel Chipojola
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OUR VISION
Our Vision is to be a growing Church on spiritually and economically where everyone is welcomed and together we:
Enjoy being part of a loving, worshipping community.
Learn more about Jesus and through prayer experience the power of the Holy Spirit.
Reach out and serve God through serving our community
Sister M ary Sijaona and Canon Jerom e M sham
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to be Christ-centered Spirit-filled Christian family involved in worship, education and fellowship, reaching
out with concern and care, witnessing to the Good News of God’s love and forgiveness of all people.
AREAS OF MISSION
We are committed to the following areas of mission:
Worship – we develop and support ways to include various groups in the life of the church.
Outreach – we reach out and share our Christian calling with others by identifying additional needs and
concerns of our church, welcoming new believers to our church, initiating activities to bring St. Michael to the
community, continuing companion programs and establishing relationships with other Christian churches.
Stewardship – we strive to promote a better understanding of stewardship and financial development.
Christian Education – we develop and support programs in spiritual development (i.e., Bible School, Sunday
school, Fellowship, Confirmation, and Retreats,).
Good governance – we insist accountability, transparence, participation, equity and efficiency.
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VALUES
Through our life and ministry, we believe:
In gathering to hear the word of God proclaimed; together we thank God for the
gifts in our lives and pray for Gods wisdom and help during troubled times
Everyone is made in God’s image and has value
Everyone is blessed by God with gifts and talents for ministry and that these gifts
and talents should be used;
Everyone is a child of God
OBJECTIVES
We aim to:
Provide Bible-based ministry, teaching and prayer to enable people to develop
their relationship with God, and to share their faith with others in their daily lives;
Raise and develop effective fellowship, with time and space planned to allow people
to meet and relationships to grow;
Be a beacon of light for all Christians taking advantage of our central and visible
position within the community;
Be a resource centre for counseling and the support of individuals;
Be a place with activities to provide for all, where strong Christian fellowship
shines out;
Be a welcoming safe haven offering a place of prayer, where people are accepted
as they are and offered prayers for spiritual;
Provide effective care of our children, allowing them to grow in the faith and to
develop solid and lasting Christian Friendships;
Be a centre of prayer for the community and support our mission partners
through prayer;
Be mindful of the elderly in our church family supporting them as appropriate
through home visits and fellowship;
Work closely with other Christians in the area to the glory of God.
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STRENGTHS
St. Michael and all angels is a vibrant, open and inclusive parish. There are many things
on which we can hang our hat. Here are some:
the mix of traditional and contemporary worship styles
the openness and inclusiveness of our family
the friendly, welcoming nature of our people
the variety projects and breadth of ministries available
the support for each other in our ministries
the energy, drive and vision to pursue new ministries & churches
Congregation during the service
CHALLENGES
We recognize that we constantly need to review and adapt our approach in
the light of changing circumstances and of the challenges that we face. Some
of our strengths are also our challenges; not because we don’t do them well,
but because we feel the need to take them even further. The most pressing
challenges at present are these:
The need to reach out to members of our community who are not
actively involved in the parish
The struggle with finances (although we are on a relatively sound
financial footing, we are always seeking to grow new ministries,
projects and opportunities which challenge us financially)
The need to build and expand emerging new ministries and projects.
The limitations of our physical space for the variety and types of
ministries that regularly take place at St. Michael and all angels
The need to extend our outreach programs
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WHERE OUR FUTURE LIES
Our future lies with ministry. Our mission will include reaching out to youth and adults. We
have a vibrant active Ministry, which includes study groups, worship, and fellowship. There
are many directions in which this can grow from working on practical issues.
Our future lies with leadership. St. Michael and all angels is a congregation known for its
commitment to God. It is a wonderful community of caring people. You don’t need to be well
educated, highly talented or have an outgoing personality. We believe everyone is uniquely
created for a larger purpose in life, and that our highest fulfillment comes in serving others.
Our future lies among ourselves. We believe God is calling us to enlarge our faith and to be
open to the possibilities that await us. Each and every one of us is the future of St. Michael
and all angels. Great things are just ahead.
Our future lies on effective strategies reach the Christians to participate much in services
Our future lies on increasing number of Christians in our parish and make sure we hold
them from moving to another denomination
Our future lies on developing small churches belonging to St. Michael and all angels like
Likonde, Mikindani and Lilido. As well as finding area for establishing new churches
Our future lies to create new sources of income including hostel expansion, establish and
develop different project, and development of parish reserve ground (Plot No. 212, block H)
Also our future lies on getting parish vehicle(s)
Parish H ostel
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OUR COMMUNITY
OUR MINISTRIES
St. Michael and all angels has different groups meet in the church weekly, monthly or on
special occasions and carry out various ministries – worship, education, fellowship, pastoral
care, outreach and evangelism. Our programs attempt to meet the needs of our
parishioners as well as try to draw new members and meet the needs of members of our
community at large. We currently have the following programs in place:
Leadership Ministries:
Parish Council
Executive Committee
Finance, Planning and Economic Committee
Evangelism, Education and Environment Committee
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Marriage committee,
Synod Participation
Parish Treasure M r. Joseph K andeo (C), A ssistant Treasure M r. Charles M akolo
(R ) and M em ber of Finance, Planning and E conom ic Com m ittee M r. Leonard
N ipw apw acha (L)
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Worship Ministries:
Sunday School
Youth Group
Youth group Chairperson M r. A m os G euka
Music Program
- Safina Choir
- Umoja Choir
SA FIN A Choir
U M O JA Choir
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Mothers Union
Part of Parish M others U nion
Bible Study Group
Christian education,
Fellowship
Spiritual seminars
Eucharist services to assisted living communities
Alternative services such as centers services.
Pastoral care including funeral receptions
We continue to listen to our parishioners to try new programs to meet their needs.
The ministries of the church are directed by Secretary who is elected by the congregation and serve as secretary of the
Church Council
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Children Education: "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven
belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14). Our children mean everything to us! Our Sunday school is active and
developing in ever new directions. We have a Nursery and Sunday school is offered for children from preschool age. We
have an active Youth Group. Children’s Sunday Schools have been a major strength of Christians over the years.
Youth on bible dram a
The Children's Ministry desires to provide a spiritual foundation for all participants so they are able to grow and stand
firm in their faith as they mature. We are prayerfully focused on equipping and enabling children to mature spiritually,
intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially in accordance with the example of Jesus (Luke 2:52).
N ursery teacher read poem at farew ell part
We also believe that it is important for children to have an active role in the worship life of the congregation. We
encourage families to bring children to church with them, and we encourage them to sit in the front of the church so
they can see! …….“We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our
lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.” (1 Thessalonians 2:8)
N ursery pupils on jiving
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Adult Education: "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind." (Romans 12:2a). For members of St. Michael and all angels, Christian education is a lifelong process. We are
committed to spiritual growth in our hearts and our minds, and the many programmatic offerings of the church
demonstrate this thirst for growth in our parishioners. More specifically, in addition to the Rector’s Forum on Sunday
services, Morning services, centre services, Bible study, Fellowship and Spiritual Seminars.
B ishop O scar M nung’a (at the back) taken photo w ith children after giving them Confirm ation.
OUTREACH
St. Michael and all angels has a long tradition of Outreach support for those in need both locally and elsewhere. Some of
the following are a few examples of our many outreach efforts:
Support Orphans at Mkangala village through Christian Fund.
Make significant contributions to Community Development.
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B ishop O scar M nung’a (L) w ith parish leaders visited orphans w ho living w ith their grandm other at
M kangala village. These orphans supported by St. M ichael Parish
FELLOWSHIP
Our community is strengthened by spending time together, both at the communion barrier, and outside of the church. We
continue to have new reasons to gather for fellowship on a regular basis.
Gathering together in small groups for fellowship has been happening since the beginning of the early Christian Church.
Our small groups are places where members of the Church family meet for fellowship and bible study during the week,
usually in the home of the person who is one among the member of the group.
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WORSHIP SERVICES
Worship is at the heart of what we do. We gather weekly to glorify God through singing, scripture, and fellowship. Our
hope is that we are transformed by the Holy Spirit to live more like Jesus in our daily lives. We come back together week
after week expecting that God’s Spirit will change us.
We offer two Sunday morning worship services. The first service (7:00 am) is “Informal Anglican” in style with
contemporary music selections led by a multi-generational worship team and has a regular attendance of 280 adults and
20 children. Our 9:00 am service is a “Traditional” style service, with hymns and is normally around 120 adults and
30 children. Our congregation appreciates being able to attend either service as both services are multigenerational.
Our congregation appreciates having a variety of people involved in our worship services. The emphasis in these
services is sincere worship with strong Bible teaching/bible reading, songs, sermon and prayer.
W ord of G od from O ld Testam ent
W ord of G od from N ew Testam ent
W ord of G od from the G ospel (N ew Testam ent)
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Sunday School - Is held during the second service. There volunteer who running the class which has been based on bible
and songs.
Special Worship Events
The following special worship events take place every year.
Holy Week
We at the Anglican Church of St. Michael and all angels re-enact the Passion of the Christ and His resurrection,
throughout Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday. We joyfully welcome Jesus into Jerusalem and celebrate with a palm
parade.
For this w ay of cross w e are served
Congregation during the service
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Easter
Easter is a season of forty days, from Easter Sunday through to Ascension Day when Jesus returned to God our Father in
Heaven.
Pentecost
This is the day when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit given to the Church 50 days after resurrection Sunday.
Harvest Day
This is the day when we send back our thanks to God for blessing us in our life.
St Michael and all angels Day
St Michael day is the celebration St Michael and all angels where we invite the Brothers and Sisters of St Michael to bring
their beloved choices and receive a special blessing from the God.
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Christmas
Christmas (the Mass of Christ) is a season of 12 days, starting on Christmas day and finishing 12 days later when the
Church celebrates Epiphany. Christmas is the day when we celebrate God’s greatest gift to humanity ….. the birth of
Jesus Christ.
GOVERNING STRUCTURE
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We are a Congregation-led church looking to God
The Church Council of St. Michael and all angels Church meets quarterly, and is composed of priest in charge, members
elected by the congregation, appointed members, ministry representative and church secretary, assistant church
secretary, church treasurer, assistant church treasurer, synod representative, Christians’ warden, and priest warden.
The Church Council is responsible to the congregation.
The Executive Committee of St. Michael and all angels Church meets quarterly, and is composed of the priest in charge,
church secretary, assistant church secretary, church treasurer, assistant church treasurer, synod representative,
Christians’ warden, and priest warden.
The Finance and Planning Committee of St. Michael and all angels Church meets monthly, and is composed of the priest
in charge, church secretary, assistant church secretary, church treasurer, assistant church treasurer and some
members. The Finance committee is a sub-committee of the council. Archdeacons and the Treasurer of the church are
ex officio members. The finance committee makes recommendations to the church council and this committee is chaired
by the Archdeacon
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Parish leaders on duty
Parish elders
D r. E rnest K asoyaga
Form er Parish Chairperson
M rs E dith Pangisa
Form er Parish Secretary
The day-to-day operations of a parish the size and scope of St. Michael and all angels requires dedicated and capable
individuals. St. Michael and all angels has several paid staff. These include:
Pastors
Deacon
Church boy
Hostel workers
Watchmen
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OUR FACILITIES
The St. Michael and all angels campus includes: church, rector’s house, rector’s office,
hostel, and a pre-school building. The pre-school classroom serves as the parish hall
for a meeting. Most of the fellowship takes place in the pre-school building. The priest
office is small, outdated and poorly suited for those who work there or those who visit.
The hostel and pre-school is operated independently.
The church can comfortably seat 350 adults and 50 kids. The yard is fully fenced and
is suitable for people especially young children.
Church building
Sisters’ house
Parish hostel
N ursery school class
CENTRES
There are 10 Centre; Shangani, Kiyangu, Indian quarters, Ligula A, Ligula B, Rahaleo,
Chikongola, Magomeni, Reli and Majengo.
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CHURCHES
There are 3 churches; Likonde, Mikindani and Lilido.
M ikindani A nglican Church
Likonde A nglican Church
VEHICLES
The Church currently haven’t vehicle
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PARISH STATISTICS
There are currently 1262 enrolled members of the Parish and the age breakdown is 0
– 4 66, 5 – 10 122, 11 – 15 121, 16 – 20 139, 21 – 25 138, 26 – 30 104, 31 – 35 81, 36 –
40 96, 41 – 45 88, 46 – 50 68, 51 – 55 74, 56 – 60 46, >61 75
Summary Data by Year
Parish List
Average Sunday Attendance
Average Sunday Communicants
Regular Envelope Holders
Baptisms
Confirmations
Weddings
2011
1262
510
220
640
43
58
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OUR FINANCIAL POSITION
The financial position of St. Michael and all angels is relatively sound. Stewardship at
the parish involves the full scale of financial contributions, offerings of service, and
gifts of time and talents from our members to support our ministries and carry the
parish forward to the future.
This extraordinary growth in revenues did not come without a great deal of hard work
on the part of the parish. However, we do recognize that continued growth in revenues
at a time when ordinary religions are experiencing declines both in attendance and
offerings will be a challenge to maintain. We will continue to work to maintain a sound
financial position by focusing on the needs and goals of Anglicans in the area and
encouraging good stewardship of all God’s gifts.
In addition to regular offerings, revenue is generated through Christmas and Easter
Envelopes and Memorial Donations. Additional revenues are realized from special
events such as auctions.
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Summary financial data for St. Michael
REVENUE
Regular offerings of service
Christmas and Easter Envelopes
Investment Income
Pledges
Other Offerings
Other Income
TOTAL
EXPENSES
Allowances/Salaries
Administrative
Building/Grounds
Outreach
Diocesan Assessment
TOTAL
2010
2011
BUDGET
ACTUAL
17,060,525/=
12,608,395/=
7,938,675/=
4,939,475/=
23,000,000/=
4,138,416.76/=
3,000,000/=
3,278,255/=
2,000,000/=
1,187,890/=
36,477,800/= 20,320,747.64/=
89,477,000/= 46,473,179.40/=
BUDGET
ACTUAL
23,000,000/=
13,956,475/=
5,000,000/=
3,825,850/=
15,000,000/=
6,233,416.76/=
3,000,000/=
2,370,650/=
4,000,000/=
3,349,284.80/=
20,000,000/=
14,319,205/=
70,000,000/= 44,054,881.56/=
2010
BUDGET
ACTUAL
12,348,000/=
10,815,000/=
55,072,000/=
26,933,741.41/=
3,000,000/=
211,200/=
1,500,000/=
1,419,000/=
7,200,000/=
6,224,250/=
79,120,000/= 45,603,191.41/=
2011
BUDGET
ACTUAL
11,688,000/=
8,395,000/=
35,512,000/=
31,746,991.77/=
8,000,000/=
316,000/=
2,000,000/=
987,000/=
7,800,000/=
6,948,390/=
65,000,000/= 48,393,381.77/=
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you
do be done with love. (1 Corinthians 16:13 – 14)
YO U A R E IN V ITE D A LL IN TH E FA ITH O F
O U R LO R D JE SU S CH R IST A N D LE T W O R K
TO G E TH E R TH E D U TIE S O F G O D
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SHORT HISTORY OF MTWARA-MIKINDANI
St. Michael is located in the Mtwara-Mikindani Municipality is situated in Mtwara region, south-eastern part of Tanzania. It
is a coastal area lying between Longitude 400 and 410 East and Latitude 100 and 110 South. Mtwara-Mikindani is the name
which is formed by two words, which are Mtwara and Mikindani. It has two centres which are Mtwara and Mikindani. Each
of them has its own source. The name “Mtwara” comes from the Makonde word Ntwara meaning they have concurred
him/her. Later it was known as the area where they lived those people (Arabs and others) who concurred people and
selling them as slaves. The word Mikindani comes from the word Mikinda meaning the area which has small coconut
trees.
The history of Mtwara-Mikindani Municipality started in 1948; when the colonial government decided to shift the Mtwara
port from Mikindani to Mtwara. Mtwara-Mikindani is among the areas which have many tourists and investment
attractions. It is the town which is used as Gateway and Hub of business in the Mtwara Corridor and the neighboring
countries of Malawi and Mozambique. This is because of having very deep port, airport, and good road from Dar es
Salaam to Mtwara.
The tow n of M ikindani
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The history of Mtwara-Mikindani goes beyond during the slave trade period. Arabs were the first visitors in MtwaraMikindani area (Arabs entered in this area during 18 century). They settled in those areas of Mirumba, Kisungule,
Jangwani and Madukani. Others settled at Mgao, Shangani and Sudi. Their main activities were business especially dealing
with ivory, and other precious metals. Also they dealt with coconut agriculture whereby slaves were used in that
production.
Paralel with business activities, they also introduced the Islamic religion for the people who were living in these areas.
Most of the Arabs who came in this area were men, so most of them decided to marry the local women from Mikindani
and other areas.
The original inhabitants of this area are makonde, yao and makua. But like other regions of Tanzania, there are other
people living in this region.
THE COMING OF THE GERMANS
This was the second group of foreigners who came in Mikindani. Most of the business activities were done by arabs,
among the activities which had been done by Germans were as follows:
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Contruction of custome office and Mtwara Airport in 1953.
Construction of prison.
Construction of hospital near the current Magengeni clinic.
Construction of Old Boma Building in 1890 -1895. This building has been built by stones and gypsum.
The aims of Construction Old Boma Building were for Security purposes, the headquarters of the German colonial rule in
the southern part (i.e., Lindi and Mtwara), also It was the area for living German Officers.
O ld bom a w ith w hite colour at the back
O cean view from old bom a
THE COMING OF THE BRITISH
After the defeat of Germans in the World war I, the Old Boma building was taken and occupied by British colonial. They
used that building for administrative and security purpose. They increased the tower of that building.
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Doctor David Livingstone arrived in Mikindani 24/03/1866 – April 1866. This is the third foreign groups in Mikindani
during that time. Among other thing which they did were: to abolish slave trade, to run the government and to establish
sisal and coconut plantations.
Plaque at Livingstone house
Livingstone house at Mikindani
They built the railway line from Mtwara to Nachingwea in 1947 and establishing the groundnuts plantations schemes in
Nachingwea, railway line was opened in 1953. In1947 construction of Mtwara port began and completed in 1953. Mikindani
suffered from shortage of deep water that is why construction shifted to Mtwara. From this period Mikindani area
started to decline economically while Mtwara urban started to develop. Construction of road Mingoyo to Mtwara
completed in 1958.
In 1997 Trade Aid Company from Britain started to rehabilitate the Old Boma building. In June 2000 this building started
to be used as a hotel.
ATTRACTIONS
Mtwara proud from attractions include Makonde Carvings – product that can be branded as a regional product also you
find Cultural experience from tattooing.
Makonde Carvings
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Makonde tattoo
Downtown one will find Frelimo cemetery (memorial park) and historical buildings.
Christian cemetery
Memorial tower
Muslim cemetery
Visit local cashew plantations and learn how Tanzania has become one of the world's largest growers of cashew nuts.
Msimbati Beach is a white sandy beach with a coral reef. Msimbati Island has the remains of a deserted house belonging
to the self-proclaimed "Sultan of Msimbati".
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Msimbati Beach
The Ruvuma River in Mtwara has an impressive estuary near the Mozambique border.
Enjoy water sports and diving at The Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park and explore the vast Indian Ocean.
Go on fishing expeditions for an opportunity to catch large blue marlin, striped and black marlin, sailfish, king fish,
Dorado, sharks, barracuda and many other species.
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The economy of the people of Mtwara-Mikindani municipality depends on trade and agricultural products such as
cassava, Sorghum, maize, millet, legumes. About 33% of the total populations are engaged in agriculture and other
related activities. Other activities include fishing, petty trade, small and medium enterprises, (small scale industries.)
small scale animals keeping such as cows, goats, hens, and so on.
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The Mtwara region of Tanzania contains a rich and unique tradition of performing arts among the Makonde, Makua and
Yao tribes. Because of Mtwara’s isolation many traditional dances have not yet been lost to modern trends, until now.
With development, radios and televisions are making their way into rural Mtwara, and many people are being drawn into
current modern trends of music and fashion, abandoning their interest in traditional dance and music. But there are
some who still treasure it and wish to perform, and many village elders wish to serve as advisors to young performers.
Because of the immediate risk of loosing these cultural treasures forever and the social (and economic) value in
preserving and promoting them, ADEA, (the center for African Development through Economics and Arts – a Mtwara NGO
established in 2003) is proposing the launching of the MaKuYa performing arts festival. The purpose of this festival is the
perpetuation, preservation and promotion of the traditional dances and culture of the Mtwara region.
The long term vision of this festival is annual event that will include art exhibits, craft fairs, demonstration,
performances, parades and competitions.* Such an event is needed urgently in Mtwara to promote, encourage, and
document these traditional treasures that are at risk of being lost forever.
Historical church
100 yrs old of St. Mary Bartholomew
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A MAP OF MTWARA-MIKINDANI
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