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As we look ahead to the future of SALT, we are excited to gather for our Trustee Planning and Development Workshop at Roe Park Resort. This strategic event will bring together UK Trustees, key volunteers, and, hopefully, one or two representatives from the Malawi Board. This workshop will serve as a crucial time of reflection, planning, and collaboration as we chart the path for the next phase of the work.

Workshop Overview

The workshop will span several days, filled with prayer, discussions, and strategic planning sessions. The agenda is designed to assess our progress, refine our vision, and strengthen our governance structure. Key topics include:

  • Reviewing our progress – A comprehensive report from Malawi representatives will highlight successes, challenges, and the road ahead.
  • Strategic Vision for the Next Five Years – Through analysis and group discussions, we will determine where to focus our efforts, who we need to reach, and how to measure impact.
  • Strengthening Team Collaboration – We will explore ways to enhance teamwork, streamline internal and external processes, and apply Lean management principles for better efficiency.
  • Governance and Financial Oversight – Sessions on board effectiveness, financial accountability, and risk management will ensure we continue to operate with integrity and excellence.
  • Empowering SALT Malawi – Succession planning, leadership development, and training needs will be key discussion points.
  • Reflection and Moving Forward – As the workshop concludes, we will consolidate our learnings and set clear priorities for the coming year.

Why This Matters

This gathering is more than just a series of meetings; it is an opportunity to renew our commitment to SALT’s mission and strengthen the bonds among our team members. With representatives from both the UK and Malawi, we aim to foster a shared vision that ensures long-term sustainability and effectiveness in our work.

We look forward to fruitful discussions, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of purpose as we move forward together. Stay tuned for updates from the workshop! And please pray that the time will for the blessing of the work, and for the glory of God!

Pray

Anna writes: “Please continue to pray for the approval of my permit (going on a year now) and Harold’s passport. I’m hoping to visit immigration when in Lilongwe this week, but I think ultimately the Lord needs to intervene.”

We are pleased to inform that we have added two venues to our itinerary. You now have four to choose from, so hopefully you will find one near you!

These events should be excellent opportunities to meet key representatives of the Lord’s work in Malawi. We believe you will be encouraged to learn what the Lord has been doing, and better informed as you continue in prayer for us.

Registration is essential to help us with planning. Please click here and choose the venue which suits you.

We are delighted to invite SALT supporters in Northern Ireland to either of our Open Nights, planned for 9th & 10th April in Limavady & Lisburn respectively.

God willing, we are looking forward to Harold Makawa and Anna Vallance joining us from Malawi, as well as some of the other volunteers who work behind the scenes to make possible so many aspects of what SALT does.

This should be a great opportunity to meet the Trustees and hear first-hand updates from some of those working “on-the-ground”. We believe you will be encouraged to learn what the Lord has been doing, and will be enabled to pray more intelligently for the work and workers.

The evening will include:

  • Updates on ongoing projects and initiatives in Malawi
  • An introduction to the Trustees and key team members
  • A look ahead at future plans and developments
  • A short devotional message to encourage in the work of the Lord

These events are free to all, however we kindly ask you to help us with planning by registering for the even of your choice.

If you aren’t in Northern Ireland and would be interested in an Open Day / Night near you – please get in touch!

We are super-excited that the container with the Nthawi ya Baibulo (BibleTime) lessons and other literature is due to arrive in Thondwe today. As you give thanks for this, pray for safe arrival of the other 2 containers which are still en route and pray that the Lord will greatly use these resources for the blessing of many young people in Malawi.

Please remember to pray for various Christmas programs taking place over the next few days.

The children’s and teens’ programs have already taken place on Friday / Saturday past, but there will be another meeting at Saidi on Christmas Day.

These are great opportunities to preach the Gospel and to share a little practical love and encouragement for people going through a very difficult time in Malawi.

Pray

Anna writes: “Please pray for a somewhat timely arrival of containers. One appears to be delayed in Mozambique due to the tensions there.

“Also, please pray for the approval of my work permit, which has been sitting in government for the last nine months.”

Note: We have three containers en route to Malawi – two from UK with large consignments of literature, including the Nthawi ya Baibulo (Bible Time) booklets, and another coming from N.America with a consignment of Classroom packs to support the Nthawi ya Baibulo work.

Anna says: “We are thankful that the translator has finished the final section of Bibletime! Please pray for the revision and design stage to go smoothly.”

Comment: This is a significant milestone, and a cause for much thanksgiving. Not only does it mean that the Bible Time project is nearing completion, but it also frees up Gibson, our principal translator, to focus on other very important translation projects!

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