Say Yes!

Known as a soft-spoken man with a subtle sense of humor who prefers working in a field or garden to sitting behind a desk in a stuffy office, Rev. John F. Naumann's greatest joy in life is serving God and sharing the blessings he receives with those in need.

When he first heard the call of God at age twenty, while working on his family's farm in Australia, Fr. John had no idea what God's plan was, beyond leading him into the priesthood-but God did. From farmer to priest, from Australia to the United States, God called, and Fr. John said yes.

When he neared retirement age, Fr. John began to face the difficult decision of whether he would return home to Australia or remain in the United States. But God had another idea entirely-Tanzania.

Now retired, Fr. John enjoys working alongside Tanzanian villagers, encouraging them with the good news that they are not forgotten, and that God speaks to all who listen. And with the help of the Amani Development Organization, he has partnered with village councils to drill wells and support local initiatives.

As his memoir, "Say Yes ," reveals, when you choose to follow God, even dry land can flourish.

All net proceeds from the sale of "Say Yes " go to the Amani for Africa USA Foundation (www.amanidevelopment.org).