Tawi Graduates -- at Last!!

There are several students at the Mount Meru Seminary Branch or Tawi (Tah wee) who graduated on 03 November 2012.  The students I am referring to are Maasai students as well as those who work with Maasai in various areas.

These male students attend the tawi four years, earning a certificate in theological studies.  These students attend 4 times per year for 2 to 3 weeks at a time, traveling from their homes to the tawi campus. Then they return home to study and complete practical assignments.  During the next tawi session all students give a report of their activities and completed assignments .

The tawi days are long -- 8 am until 5 or 6 pm -- with breaks for tea at 10:30 am and 4 pm along with lunch from 12:30 - 2 pm.  This schedule runs Monday through Saturday.  The evenings and nights are spent studying for classes and tests.  Sundays are spent in practical ministry in areas close to their campus.

Another requirement of the tawi is that the wives of the male students attend tawi for 3 years.  They attend 3 to 4 times per year for approximately 7 to 10 days at a time.  The husbands must sign a commitment that they will care for their children while "mama is away studying".  This agreement separates those who are serious about their training from those just looking "to get some more education".  This provision in the tawi program ensures that the wife as well as the husband is prepared and well equipped to serve in a church and the community.   This training ensures a balanced ministry where men, woman, and children are ministered to by these graduates.

We were pleased and very proud when we learned that the top male student was one of "our" guys and the top female student was the wife of one of "our" guys. We are blessed to be able to serve along side these godly men and women.

Our congratulations (Hongera Sana - Hohn ger ah  Sah nah) to our proud 2012 tawi graduates!
May you serve God greatly in the places He has prepared for you all!!