DRC Mwene-Ditu Mission
Mission leaders
Vally and Christine Tshimanga
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Mwene-Ditu, Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
International mail is unreliable; many missions discourage packages—check with the mission office before sending anything.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: hot-summer · about 1161 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Nov, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°F / 28°C | 67°F / 19°C | 156 mm |
| Feb | 84°F / 29°C | 67°F / 20°C | 128 mm |
| Mar | 85°F / 30°C | 67°F / 20°C | 139 mm |
| Apr | 84°F / 29°C | 67°F / 20°C | 137 mm |
| May | 87°F / 31°C | 67°F / 19°C | 29 mm |
| Jun | 89°F / 32°C | 64°F / 18°C | 1 mm |
| Jul | 89°F / 32°C | 64°F / 18°C | 1 mm |
| Aug | 89°F / 32°C | 65°F / 18°C | 19 mm |
| Sep | 87°F / 30°C | 67°F / 19°C | 59 mm |
| Oct | 86°F / 30°C | 67°F / 19°C | 111 mm |
| Nov | 83°F / 28°C | 66°F / 19°C | 206 mm |
| Dec | 82°F / 28°C | 67°F / 19°C | 219 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
French, Tshiluba
French spelling has many silent final letters. Nasal vowels (on, an, in) are key. Always greet with "Bonjour" before asking anything, and use "vous" (formal you) with adults.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Luanda Angola Temple — Announced (1 October 2023) · ~1139 km
The Church in Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Official Languages
- French
- Church Membership
- 159,771
- Congregations
- 431 (322 Wards, 109 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 7
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Currency
- CDF
- Country code
- +243
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 4: Do Not Travel as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
Culture & food
- Greet everyone; handshakes are important.
- Follow mission safety and health guidance closely.
Foods: Fufu, Pondu (cassava leaves), Moambe chicken, Plantains
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources