UKWATA Prayer Camp in Dodoma

Some of the UKWATA members in the camp following up a session

Some of the UKWATA members in the camp following up a session

For a period of 5days UKWATA (TSCF) ran a prayer camp in Dodoma at Azimio Secondary School. The camp harboured 120 youths from 11 regions of Tanzania. Meanwhile another camp was running in parallel in Njombe for the purpose of hosting southern regions. These prayer camps for UKWATA are conducted in December of every year.

UKWATA members singing and dancing during the service

UKWATA members singing and dancing during the service

In the prayer camp at Azimio Secondary School, Dodoma on top of teachings on prayers attendants had an opportunity to fast and pray for the following:

  1. Welfare of UKWATA from branches (at school level) up to national level; and that all activities of UKWATA should flourish be a success through having active branches in all secondary schools
  2. The Christian Council of Tanzania and its members.The council is the mother organization for all UKWATA activities through its members in dioceses. As per CCT Constitution members through their dioceses take care of UKWATA activities and provide guidance and support through patrons appointed by the dioceses
  3. Praying for the Nation especially for civic elections (14/12/2014) together with General Elections of 2015. Also attendants had an opportunity to pray together on referendum for the proposed constitution and other key issues including: National unity and that corrupt leaders may repent

Topics covered include The Role of The Holy Spirit in Prayer, relationship between Prayer and Faith; and also life of a prayer warrior.

Rev.Dr. Leonard Mtaita, CCT General Secretary, serving the Holy Communion

Rev.Dr. Leonard Mtaita, CCT General Secretary, serving the Holy Communion

The camp was wound up by CCT’s General Secretary Rev. Dr. Leonard Mtaita where he urged the youth to remain prayerful in order to be achieve spiritual victory through temptations. He also urged them to study the Bible for the betterment of their spiritual lives.

CCT General Secretary (right of the two with white and red) poised with the youth during the prayer camp

CCT General Secretary (right of the two with white and red) poised with the youth during the prayer camp

More in pictures:

CCT General Secretary Rev. Dr. Leonard Mtaita (second left, seated) with UKWATA national leaders and ministers soon after closing the prayer camp. Seated far right is Rev. John Kamoyo, UKWATA national coordinator
CCT General Secretary Rev. Dr. Leonard Mtaita (second left, seated) with UKWATA national leaders and ministers soon after closing the prayer camp. Seated far right is Rev. John Kamoyo, UKWATA national coordinator
Rev.Dr. Leonard Mtaita, CCT General Secretary, serving the Holy Communion
Rev.Dr. Leonard Mtaita, CCT General Secretary, serving the Holy Communion

Rev. Dr. Leonard Mtaita with other ministers during the service before closing the Camp
Rev. Dr. Leonard Mtaita with other ministers during the service before closing the Camp
Rev.Dr. Leonard Mtaita, CCT General Secretary, serving the Holy Communion
Rev.Dr. Leonard Mtaita, CCT General Secretary, serving the Holy Communion

Some of the UKWATA members in the camp following up a session
Some of the UKWATA members in the camp following up a session

By Rev. John Kamoyo

UKWATA National Coordinator