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Tumwabudu Mungu Wetu: A Book of Hymns and Liturgy for the Lutheran Church in Tanzania
Tumwabudu Mungu Wetu (Let Us Worship Our God) is a book of hymns and liturgy for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT). It contains 1. Hymns 2. Liturgy 3. Daily readings on the calendar 4. Guide for house to house ministry. The book was first published by Hachette Livre in French, then by Mondadori in Italian, and finally by Italia and Mondadori in Swahili. It is available as a printed book or as a digital app on Google Play.
The book aims to enrich the worship life of the Lutheran church in Tanzania, which has more than 6 million members and is one of the largest Lutheran churches in the world. The hymns are based on the Bible, the Lutheran confessions, and the African cultural context. They cover various themes such as praise, confession, faith, hope, love, service, justice, peace, and unity. The liturgy follows the traditional order of service, but also includes elements of African music, dance, and symbolism. The daily readings follow the lectionary of the ELCT, which is based on the Revised Common Lectionary. The guide for house to house ministry provides practical tips and resources for evangelism and discipleship.
The book has received positive reviews from many users who appreciate its content, design, and functionality. However, some users have also expressed dissatisfaction with some aspects of the app, such as the login process, the subscription fee, and the data privacy and security practices. Some users have also suggested improvements such as adding more hymns, making the app offline and free, and providing audio and video features.
Tumwabudu Mungu Wetu is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Lutheran faith and worship in Tanzania. It is also a testimony of how the gospel can be contextualized and communicated in a diverse and dynamic culture.The book also reflects the history and diversity of the Lutheran church in Tanzania, which is the federation of Lutheran churches in the country and one of the largest Lutheran denominations in the world, with more than 6 million members, or 13% of the Tanzanian population[^1^]. It is the second largest Lutheran church in the world and the largest Lutheran church in East Africa. The church is led by a presiding bishop and twenty-five diocesan bishops, who oversee more than 25 dioceses and 7,000 congregations. The church is a member of the Lutheran World Federation, the All Africa Conference of Churches, the Christian Council of Tanzania, and the Global Confessional and Missional Lutheran Forum.
The Lutheran church in Tanzania traces its origins to the missionary work of German and Scandinavian missionaries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The first missionaries arrived in 1887 and established mission stations in various regions of Tanzania. They also translated the Bible and other Christian literature into local languages, such as Swahili, Chagga, Nyakyusa, Haya, and Sukuma. The missionaries faced many challenges, such as colonial oppression, wars, diseases, famines, and persecution. They also encountered resistance from some local people who adhered to traditional religions or Islam. However, they also witnessed many conversions and baptisms, as well as the emergence of local leaders and evangelists who spread the gospel among their own people.
The Lutheran church in Tanzania became independent from foreign mission societies in 1963, when it adopted its own constitution and elected its first Tanzanian bishop. Since then, the church has grown rapidly in numbers and influence, especially after Tanzania gained its independence from Britain in 1964. The church has also been involved in various social and development activities, such as education, health care, agriculture, water supply, environmental protection, human rights advocacy, peace building, and interfaith dialogue. The church has also faced some cha