Anna writes: Please pray for God to use His powerful word to save and sanctify individuals as it continues to be distributed each week in the form of tracts, Emmaus courses, and Bibletime books.
Note: Our recent video, “That the People might understand” gives a great overview of the importance and challenges of the Literature ministry. To date, by God’s grace, we have distributed around 25 Million Gospel tracts, calendars and other booklets.
Anna writes: Please pray for help preparing for the conference – both in terms of the logistics and in terms of God preparing hearts to take in and obey His word.
Note: The annual Bible conference will take place from 18-17 May, 2026 God willing. We expect this to be a time of blessing from the Word of God.
We are under considerable pressure to have usable accommodation for the 70-100 brothers who we expect to attend, due to delays in completing the Hostel at Saidi.
Please remember the following specific prayer points.
Our schedule has become increasingly tight as we work to repair the Msasa and complete the dormitories in time for the conference beginning the week of 18 May. The team is working long hours—Goodson was up most of last night unloading roofing grass that arrived from Mangochi.
Harold reports that filling stations in Zomba are completely without fuel. Black-market prices have risen to around K20,000 (approx. US$11.50) per litre, which is severely restricting travel for literature distribution, school visits, and other outreach activities. Please pray for a swift resolution to this situation, which has no doubt been worsened by global events.
We are preparing for a Board Meeting this weekend. Please pray for wisdom, unity, clear thinking, and a profitable time together as important decisions are made.
Stephen and Gail have been travelling in Northern Scotland over the past few days. We give thanks for the very warm interest shown in the reports shared. Please particularly pray that some will be led to sign up for MGO 2026, as we are still light on volunteers at this stage.
Thank you once again for your faithful prayers. We are continually encouraged by the knowledge that so many are standing with us before the Lord.
As work continues at the hostel site, we would greatly value your prayers for several key developments over the coming weeks. This phase of the project brings together logistics, construction, and essential infrastructure — each part dependent on the Lord’s protection, provision, and timing.
Please pray with us for:
We are deeply thankful for your ongoing prayerful support. These facilities will play a vital role in Bible teaching, discipleship, and practical care — and we trust the Lord to guide every step of the way.
“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it.” (Psalm 127:1)
Last week, the roof of the msasa collapsed after extremely heavy rains swept through the area. Several of the supporting columns were pulled down as the structure gave way. We are grateful that rebuilding work on the columns has begun this morning.
Give thanks that no-one was injured in the collapse.
Please join us in praying for the next steps. We need to find someone skilled and trustworthy to reconstruct the roof and complete the thatching — expertise that is not always easy to secure locally. Pray for the Lord to guide us to the right person, and for the restoration work to run safely and smoothly. We really need this building for our regular meetings, and the upcoming teaching conference in May (DV).
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and supporting the work of SALT.
“When I close my eyes I see SALT as a tool that the Lord can use to bring the gospel to Malawi and beyond.”
That the People Might Understand is a new documentary from Southern Africa Literature Trust (SALT) exploring the challenge of Biblical illiteracy in Malawi and how we can address it.
In Malawi, many believers hunger for God’s Word but own no Bible and lack the opportunity to understand it. Poverty, limited education, and the high cost and scarcity of Christian literature have left many churches without the resources needed for spiritual growth.
That the People Might Understand shares the reality of biblical illiteracy in Malawi, the challenges faced in producing and distributing Christian literature, and the heart of Southern Africa Literature Trust (SALT).
We invite you to:
Southern Africa Literature Trust (SALT) exists to educate, train, and equip local evangelists and Bible teachers so that God’s truth may be faithfully taught and passed on.
Through SALT’s ministry:
A feature documentary exploring Biblical illiteracy in Malawi and how Southern Africa Literature Trust (SALT) is equipping churches through Christian literature and training.
We’re grateful to share an update on progress with the hostel construction project. While the build has not been without challenges, encouraging progress is being made and momentum is now building as we move into a critical phase of the schedule.
As with many construction projects, we experienced several early delays. These included additional site clearance work that became necessary once construction began, as well as a prolonged Christmas and New Year shutdown period in South Africa, which affected manufacturing and supply timelines.
Recognising the risk of knock‑on delays, we took decisive steps to adjust procurement and sequencing, helping us regain valuable time later in the programme.
We are especially thankful for the work of the bricklayers, who have progressed quickly and delivered a high standard of workmanship throughout. We also want to acknowledge Goodson’s attentive supervision, together with the care and diligence shown by the foremen on site. Their commitment has been a real encouragement and has contributed significantly to the quality and pace of the build.
In February, Stephen and Goodson, together with Gail and Anna, made a productive procurement trip to South Africa. This allowed us to source materials directly, ensure quality, and reduce the risk of future supply interruptions.
The first truck‑load of materials is currently at the Malawi border customs post, and we are praying for a smooth and timely clearance process. A second truck‑load is scheduled to depart in approximately two weeks, which will enable roofing and internal works to progress in parallel.
We are sourcing solar PV panels, batteries, inverters, and solar hot‑water geysers from a highly reputable supplier in Malawi. The company is run by a brother in the Lord whom we trust implicitly, and this local partnership also helps ensure reliable after‑sales support.
In addition, foundation work has begun for a 40,000‑litre water storage tank, a critical component for reliable water supply once the hostel is operational.
The coming weeks are crucial. We are now working to a very tight schedule to complete roofing and internal works so that the hostel will be usable by the end of May. While there is still much to do, we are encouraged by the progress so far and thankful for the Lord’s provision at each stage.
Please continue to pray for:
We want to express our sincere thanks to all who have supported this project through prayer and financial giving. This hostel is only possible because of the faithfulness and generosity of God’s people, many of whom will never see the building in person but have invested sacrificially in the work. Your prayers sustain those overseeing the project, and your gifts have enabled us to move forward with confidence at each stage. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in this work and for sharing in the vision of providing safe, functional accommodation to support the ministry.
We look forward to sharing further updates as the project continues.
Please pray with us for the safe and timely arrival of a truck‑load of roofing and plumbing materials that is currently delayed at the Mwanza border.
These materials are urgently needed for the ongoing hostel construction project, and successive delays mean that we now have very little slack in the programme if the hostels are to be completed in time for the conference at the end of May.
The shipment represents a critical next step in the build. Until it arrives, progress on key elements of the work is effectively paused. We are grateful that much groundwork has already been completed, but without these materials on site, the construction team cannot move forward as planned.
We are very conscious that each delay tightens the schedule, but we also take comfort in knowing that the Lord is not constrained by borders, paperwork, or timetables. Thank you for standing with us in prayer at this crucial moment.
We give thanks to the Lord for a very profitable trip to Malawi for Stephen and Gail, especially as this was Gail’s first visit in several years. Although she had concerns about her language skills, the Lord graciously helped her find many practical ways to support Anna. Gail was able to sit in on several Children’s and Youth activities, giving her the opportunity to begin hearing and speaking a little Chichewa again.
Please pray that the Lord will clearly guide how Stephen and Gail can best serve the work in the coming months, as they anticipate being able to spend more time on the ground in Malawi.
We also give thanks for the enjoyable times shared with the assembly at Saidi, and for the help given to Stephen as he preached each Lord’s Day, as well as to the young people at Njuli Community Day Secondary School.
Today brings a further opportunity to visit D* Prison. Please pray for help to make the Gospel clear as the Word is shared there.
Please remember Anna especially in your prayers this week. As she resumes her NYB/Emmaus training, she will be travelling regularly on roads in Malawi that have deteriorated significantly. Pray for God’s protection over every journey she makes.
Stephen and Gail are also due to begin their return trip to the UK on Wednesday. Please pray for safe and smooth travel for them.
Thank you for continuing to uphold each one in prayer.
