Maasai Land 2012 – Testimonies of the Conference



Maasai man at a neighbor's house

During the planning, and actually the trip itself, all of our own plans and schedules fell apart, and we saw that if anything was going to happen, God would have to both organize and fulfill it. With our eyes on the Master, we yielded the conference to the Lord and were awed by what the Lord did though we had nothing to offer. The night before I left for Tanzania, a woman called us from America. The Lord had shown her the hunger and brokenness of the Maasai people. She didn’t have a lot of money and had recently given up her job, but she decided to give all the money she had saved from her last check for my trip to Maasai Land. Before that night, I had money for the pastor’s leadership seminar but didn’t have any money to travel to Maasai Land and hold the conference. Though I still had far less money than the estimate I had received, the Lord worked things out so that the amount this person gave was just enough for all that we needed. This was just a foretaste, a testimony, of how the Lord would reveal His glory if we only believed in Him, and chose to trust in Him for everything.


Ministry Times

Standing with friends holding weapons

The first full day in Maasai Land was spent visiting people and various church leaders wanted to interview and meet me in person before I was allowed to do anything in the area. Then, for three days we held the conference in the mid-afternoon. I taught about salvation and relationship with God, but my main teaching and focus of the conference was on outpourings of the Holy Spirit - holy fire and love. From the testimonies we received, we know of no sick people who had come for prayer that weren’t healed. Nearly everyone we asked was instantly healed. The Maasai were already full of love, but throughout the conference they were challenged to love God and one another even more. As people turned their hearts to the Lord, the Holy Spirit sent fresh outpourings of love and fire upon people’s hearts. It was truly amazing. The last day of the conference, we had believers turn toward one another, and repent on behalf of the land for the pride and division that had crept into the area. For two years, rain has failed to adequately fall on their land. If they continue in the love the Lord has released into their hearts, we believe that rain will fall in abundance this coming rainy season (2 Chronicles 7:14). People were so hungry to grow in the Lord that every night, as late as 10:00 p.m., a group of various adults and children came to my tent asking to hear the word of God, and receive prayer and ministry. Through their hunger, I learned so much. We were also invited to minister at Ilkilakuno International Ministries. Through much suffering and even beatings, the leaders of this ministry had started one church and in six years it had grown to 40 churches. Before I left, I was given an open door to return and minister, even in the much deeper areas of the bush.

The Lord did many new and unusual things during the ministry times. We found that the Lord was more interested in revealing Himself (His glory) to the people He loved and drawing them to Himself rather than simply healing them. Here are a few testimonies.
• A woman brought material for me to pray over, so that she could lay it on a sick person at home. But, the Lord wanted to show her that she could be used by God. Instead of praying for the cloth, I prayed for the woman (no one touched the woman as I prayed for her). According to the word of the Lord, I instructed her to go home and put the cloth on the person, and declare healing in Jesus’ name. She did so. The sick man was completely healed.
• A woman had stomach pain. God gave a prophetic word over her life concerning worship. She believed the word. No one ever prayed for her healing, but instantly she was healed, and could move around without pain.
• During an unusual night meeting, the fire of God was falling. I instructed one man to shout, “Hallelujah!” For a while he refused, but then he simply said it without shouting it. Suddenly, God gave a prophetic word about the call of God on this man’s life. The next day, Sunday, the man, who was an unbeliever, went to church and surrendered his life to Christ.



In my host's yard:  view outside and around my tent

 My Daily Life in the African Bush
This is only a glimpse of what I experienced. Pastor Deus and I stayed with a beautiful Maasai family whose love and care for us exceeded anything that I expected. The Lord gave me extra grace to experience His beauty in the midst of situations that I never dreamed of finding myself in. I slept in my tent, and pastor Deus slept in a hut (because I wasn't able to buy a tent for him in Tanzania).  In the area where I pitched my tent, the bathroom was the African bush (we shared it with the domestic and wild animals). This had its own beauty in a sort of way. It was dry season, and I was told that lions and most of their prey had moved on to other parts of the bush. Needless to say, at night time my “bathroom” was very close to my tent. A few times fear tried to enter my heart, since all I had to sleep in was a nylon tent with a zipper. But, the Lord’s peace was the greatest security. The Maasai are herdsmen, and sleep in their mud huts with a locked wooden door and weapons (knives and spears) inside. It’s cultural for them to carry weapons as they care for their cattle out in the bush. African bulls, as well as other wild animals, visit the water hole which was only about a 10 minute walk from our host family’s land. One night, an African bull came very close by, but I was peacefully sleeping and didn’t hear it or see it. In other parts of the land, I got to see giraffes, monkeys, mongoose type animals (they were my neighbors), ostriches and many others. There was no clean water to drink. Every morning, we drank heated milk (fresh from the cow) with sugar and tea in it. This was the creamiest milk I ever tasted. Hundreds of people, and even more animals (cows, goats, sheep and the wild animals), had one water hole which was contaminated with animal waste and other stuff. For many, it is far away from their homes, but the nearest water source. Yet, this was the only water available to bathe in, wash clothes, dishes, etc., and to wash hands in before eating. Please join us in believing and praying that our Lord would do something wonderful and provide this area with clean drinking water for their herds as well as for their families.


Water hole where we got water


Thank you for your faith, vigilance in prayer, and unfailing support. As the Lord leads, continue to pray for the Maasai. Their destiny is great and they have so much to offer the world. Iris Tanzania desires to continue to partner with Maasai believers to teach, train and empower them to fulfill the call of God on their lives.

You can click on the photo below to see the photos online.  We'll let you know when we can put video online.

Tanzania 2012 - A Great Adventure

Thank you for helping us to go on this life changing adventure.
With love, Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

Maasai Land 2012 – A Great Adventure



Sitting in front of a house with older men who were neighbors
 of the family we lived with during the week

Hallelujah! I’m back in Lichinga. Ministry in Maasai Land was beyond anything that I've ever experienced! The leadership seminar was also amazing. In a few days, I’ll send out two separate blogs: one on Maasai Land and the other on the Iris Tanzania Leadership seminar in Mwanza. We’ll also try to put photos and video out on the web for you to view.

Thank you so much for praying for us. In many parts of the journey, Pastor Deus and I faced new challenges and intense spiritual opposition which gave us the opportunity to release the greater things God has put inside of us.  Nothing worked out as we originally planned (we even had flights cancelled the day of the flight), so we could only depend upon the Lord to work out the daily details of the Maasai land trip and leadership training.  But, this gave us the perfect opportunity to see His glory. The Lord showed up marvelously.



Leadership Seminar for the Iris Ministries Tanzania leaders

This trip was truly a great adventure!  It was a defining moment for both myself (out in the field) and my wife (ministering at home) that the Lord used to start us walking in our God-given destiny, and determine the course of our ministry, forever.  As a result, we are currently in the process of adjusting many things in our ministry.  Our lives and ministry will never be the same.

We thank you so much for your support that brought great fruit to individual believers and ministries.  During this trip, the Lord also opened the door for Iris Tanzania to begin a whole new area of ministry.  Thank you for standing with us, as we hosted His presence and partnered with others to help empower and encourage them to fulfill the call of God on their lives. Working together with you, greater works were accomplished. We could not have done so much without you!


Hallelujah to our great God,

Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

Testimonies: Harvests from the Field

Assumane Church
(Testimony from a woman in our church) A man was paralyzed on one side of his body. He couldn’t move his arm or leg. People used witchcraft, even cutting slits in his arms and applying traditional medicine and practices. Nothing worked. The Lord spoke to a woman who goes to our church (she can’t read or write). She prayed for the man, and the next day, the man was walking and eating by himself. Imagine the shame and embarrassment that the Lord removed from this man’s life. He can actually bathe himself now! The people told her that she must be a powerful witch doctor (someone who calls forth evil spirits (seriously), and works all types of “traditional” medicine). She confessed that Jesus healed the person, not her.


Different kids may visit our church.
They all are so beautiful.

Assumane Sunday School
After teaching about the Good Samaritan, we asked if anyone needed prayer. An older girl stood up and confessed that she needed to love God more. We prayed for her. Moments like these leave impressions on my heart. The hearts of kids are being touched and changed by Jesus Christ.

Hospital Ministry
Mandy, one of the new missionaries at our center took part in the Hospital ministry this week. We met a lady there who was kind of “standoffish” and not showing interest in communicating with us. Mandy gave her a hug, and immediately the woman smiled, opened her heart and began sharing things with us. She was a Muslim, but wished Mandy a successful time in her work with the Lord. The Hospital ministry is a mercy ministry. When love is received, people change and are even healed.


Prison Ministry
After teaching the prisoners about hearing God’s voice, we waited on the presence of the Lord. The Lord began to speak to the prisoners individually, and manifest Himself to them. It was a new and very big moment for many of the prisoners. One person heard God speak to him, another received mental images, and others were filled with joy. They understood and had experienced that the Father loves to speak to His children, and that they could hear His voice.



Celebrating graduation!

Homeschool
A lot of things happened this year in homeschool that took time away from the normal schedule. We had a baby, a 6-week visit from Grandma, 4 trips to Malawi, a 2 week visit from Tiffany’s sister, and numerous other things that occur as part of ministry here. But, my wife was still able to successfully skip Isaiah a grade level, and start teaching Chayah as well. We recently not only had a graduation for the kids, but we had a surprise graduation, full of gifts for the teacher as well! As my wife tirelessly gave herself to the Lord and her family, we saw the Lord graduating her into a whole new level, spiritually, in her own life. Hallelujah!


Love,

Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

UPDATE: TANZANIA 2012 - MAASAI LAND

TRIP DATES: JULY 24 – AUGUST 16

I will be holding a “bush conference” in the forest where the Maasai live, so things will be a lot different than conferences that we are used to in the U.S. This is what I can tell you based on an update I just received from Pastor Deus, Iris Ministries Director in Tanzania (who returned from Maasai Land):

We’ll go by bus 20 hours away from the city of Mwanza to get to the Maasai tribes in the forests. There’s no electricity, no accommodations (for guests), and cell phone coverage is limited. We’ll be with the Maasai in their own environment, wear our Maasai outfits, and sleep in tents in a forest. I had wanted to hold a small conference of 12-15 Maasai pastors. But, as I prayed, I kept thinking that 100 pastors would show up. I didn’t tell anyone what I believed the Lord had told me in prayer. This past Wednesday, I received an email from Iris Ministries Tanzania saying that I should expect 100 pastors and church leaders from various churches. God is up to something very special, and whatever He wants to do is fine with me. True ministry only happens when we do what God shows us He is doing. Let’s believe God! This is going to be a great adventure full of the Holy Spirit, love and mighty power.

Here’s the plan for the entire Tanzania trip: Hold a 2-3 day conference for 100+ pastors in Maasai land (some coming from far away) to teach, encourage and strengthen them. I was told that it would be very good if I provided food for them. I’ll teach during the morning, send teams for hut-to-hut evangelism in the afternoon, and invite the unsaved and sick to a big evangelism event the last afternoon. Then, if possible we’ll have a more personalized 2 day seminar with a few pastors who live around the forest area where we’ll be staying. Then, I’ll travel back to Mwanza, rest for a day, and hold the Iris Tanzania Leadership training.

If you would like to serve by giving financially, checks can be sent to: Church of the Living God, 199 Deming St., Manchester CT 06042. Please write ‘Haynes – Tanzania 2012’ in the memo. Church office phone number: (860) 648-0520. Or, you could donate online at: http://www.clgonline.net/Missions/Missionaries.aspx. 100% of your donation will go towards this trip.

Important: Please remember to send us a quick email with the amount you donate, so that we can set it aside for Tanzania 2012. If possible, please send your donations by July 25. Our email address is: heartsforharvest@yahoo.com

Thank you for praying and seeking the Lord’s heart for this trip. Your prayers will help prepare the way for greater ministry and deeper encounters with the Lord Jesus.  Your donations will help physically set the stage for a life changing event bearing lasting fruit.  It’s going to be a great adventure! I believe we’ll experience things in ministry that we never experienced before. Pray for waves of glory, grace, and unusual things!

In the abundance of love,
Tyren and Tiffany Haynes

TANZANIA 2012 – Maasai Land, July 24 through August 16

Iris Ministries Tanzania Director, Pastor Deus, myself, and
Pastor Deus' wife, Elizabeth

Last year while I was in Tanzania, someone from Iris Ministries Tanzania prophesied that I would take the gospel to the Maasai tribe. Well, now is the time! And even if I really do have to wear my Maasai outfit, there will be great joy in fulfilling the Lord’s word. This is going to be an awesome ministry time, and we believe God is going to move greatly and in new ways. July 24 – August 16, I will be ministering in both Maasai Land itself, and then returning to the city of Mwanza to hold a short leadership training for the 5 leaders of Iris Tanzania. Since Tiffany and I are planning the event, we’ll also be paying the costs of both events.  Here’s a brief look at what is being planned.

In Maasai Land – I will be doing the following: hosting a conference (both teaching and ministering) for pastors and others who work with the Maasai people; evangelism events including house-to-house evangelism where pastors/leaders will not only preach in word and in power, but also be like personal servants demonstrating the love of Christ at the huts (homes) we’ll be visiting. We know that we’ll be paying fare and accommodations for myself, Pastor Deus, and a translator (who speaks Maasai language) to travel from Mwanza, Tanzania, to Maasai land, and paying for at least one meal for the pastors per day. (I was told that we will either stay in tents that we provide ourselves, or we can pay to have a small hut built for us. This is going to be an interesting trip full of surprises!)


2011:  Myself and Pastor Deus

 Iris Leadership Training – For about four days, I’ll hold a short training on leadership for the 5 Iris Ministries Tanzania leaders and their spouses (10 people in all) in the city of Mwanza. We’ll need to pay for their food, accommodations while in Mwanza, and return fare to their village/town. This will also be a special time for the Iris Leaders to have a face to face meeting to prepare for the new things God is doing in their ministry (because of costs it’s not easy for them to arrange such meetings for themselves).

Partner With Us
We’d like to extend to you the opportunity to help us with “Tanzania 2012 – Maasai Land” and the Iris Leader’s meeting. Firstly, please join us in praying for both events. We feel that God has new and different things planned for this awesome trip. You are also welcome to donate financially. Please send checks to Church of the Living God, 199 Deming St., Manchester CT 06042, and write ‘Haynes – Tanzania 2012’ in the memo. Or, you could donate online at http://www.clgonline.net/Missions/Missionaries.aspx.  Please send us a quick email with the amount you donate, so that we can set it aside for Tanzania 2012. If possible, please send your donations by July 25.

We’ll send you more detailed information soon (Pastor Deus just arrived back from Maasai Land on Monday). Please pray for “Tanzania 2012 – Maasai Land” that the winds of the Spirit would blow, His rain would come abundantly, and His fire would fall all over. Join us in praying for salvations, healings, miracles, pastors who will continue to faithfully carry on God’s work with the Maasai tribes, and that I would be bold, bringing forth clear teaching, and prophetically demonstrating the love and kingdom of God.

In His great love,

Tyren and Tiffany Haynes