2008 Updating and Additional Credits
We would like to thank Curt Busse for use of his pictures of chimps in Gombe Stream National Park in our section on Gombe Stream. These pictures can be found at the following website link: http://www.curtbusse.com/gombe/
Version 4.0, 2005
This version reflects a complete rework of backend coding, new frontend design, and many other technical improvements are the work of Luke Wertz. Joy in the Harvest wishes to extend our deepest appreciation for his endless hours of work spent in developing this website. The photo rollover scheme and media display box are his creation. The high / low bandwidth selection to set photo availability is his invention as well. The disappearing "new" symbol in our "Whats New!" section is his design. Luke, you are a genius!
Most of the content has been prepared by Lowell Wertz.
Joy in the Harvest would like to express our thanks to Sean Buscay of Christian Web Masters for his many hours of consultation and technical assistance rendered
Accessible Website Menu is provided by Brothercake
We wish to express our appreciation to our many visitors who have shared their photography for use in the website. Special thanks to Daniel Harrison for photography on Zanzibar and of the compassion minstries in Kigoma.
We wish to extend our special appreciation to "The Gallery Publications", P.O. Box 3181, 170 Gizenga Street, Zanzibar, email: gallery@swahilicoast.com for permission to use the photo of porters carrying ivory found in their book, "Tippu Tip: The Story of His Career in Zanzibar and Central Africa", published in 2000. See photo in roll-overs on our Zanzibar page.
Most of the credits appearing in the earlier versions of this website still apply. Our thanks to all who helped make this website. Please forgive any errors or oversights. Please contact us for correction and inclusion in our credits.
Version 3.0, 2003
Technical and Artistic upgrade by Luke Wertz. Luke Wertz is the Joy in the Harvest webmaster. All enquires of a technical nature, including errors in spelling can be directed to him at webmaster@joyintheharvest.com
Content mostly prepared by Lowell Wertz.
Unless otherwise indicated, scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright (C)1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers. Click here to view the Zondervan NIV web page.
Statistics and other informational data, especially in our About Africa, About Tanzania, and About South Africa pages are drawn from multiple sources, mostly public domain sources such as government sponsored websites. We wish to give special thanks for some statistics used, especially those relating to religion, to:
Operation World, 21st Century Edition by Patrick Johnstone and Jason Mandryk with Robyn Johnstone (C) 1993, 1995, 2001 by Patrick J StG Johnstone, Robyn J Johnstone and Jason Mandryk. 6th edition published by Paternoster USA, P.O. Box 1047, Waynesboro, GA 30830-2047, USA. Further information on how to obtain their book and CD can be found on their website. Click here to view their website.
Photo credits as indicated. Most photos, especially those without credits indicated, are taken by Luke Wertz, Mwenge Ngoy, and Lowell Wertz. Some photos may have been taken by others, especially visitors to Tanzania. We wish express our gratitude to all who have provided pictures for our use.
Radio interviews of Luke Wertz and Lowell Wertz provided courtesy radio station WAWN - FM, Franklin PA (C) 2002 by Radio Station WAWN. Program series name: Looking Through the Community Window. Interviews aired November, 2002. Mrs. Jane Richey, Station Manager and Interviewer. Mr. Lee Richey recording engineer. Click here to view their website.
Video tape "Joy in the Harvest" Serving Christ in Africa - and excerpt clips (C) 2000 by Joy in the Harvest / Evets Agom Productions. Videographer Steve Moga. Post production facilities provided by Video Impressions, Aurora IL Major funding provided by Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church, Naperville, IL Our special thanks to all who made this video possible. And very special thanks to Mr. Steve Moga who was produced this video.
Prayer cards produced by Creative Plus, 500 East South Main, Waxhaw, NC 28173. www.creativeplus.com 1-800-347-2848
In the Faith Promise pages original work, reports, and brochure are the work of Rev. Glen Beck, Retired Minister of the Southern Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Special credit and appreciation must be paid to Mr. Darrell Rader and his wife Marlene. Mr. Rader is the co-founder of Joy in the Harvest. Mr. Rader is a retired United Airline Pilot and spent over 10 years as the North American Director of Joy in the Harvest. He worked daily and diligently so the peoples of Africa might have the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Without his untiring efforts Joy in the Harvest would not exist. He recently retired from the position of North American Executive Director. Thank you Darrell and Marlene and may God bless you both!
To all the financial supporters, prayer warriors, and those individuals, churches and pastors who have been the encouragement and the mainstay of this work - God knows who you are! Our deepest thanks.
If we have neglected to give proper credit for any part of this website, please notify us and we will endeavor to give proper credit. Please forgive any oversight or misstep on our part.
Version 2.0, 2002
Technical and Artistic upgrade by Luke Wertz
Content mostly prepared by Lowell Wertz
Version 1.0, 2000
Version 1.0 of our website was constructed by Jason Maxwell. We are indebted to him and his wife, Jessica for this wonderful contribution to this ministry. Jason and Jessica got us started on the internet and without their help we would still be in the dark ages. Our deepest appreciation.