Our Prayer Focus this month is on Prison Ministry.
We have unlimited access to all prisons across the country. However, as a small team, we must focus on those that are within a reasonable distance from us.
A typical visit involves a time of preaching the Gospel, often to the entire prison population. This is followed by distribution of food (maize) and Prison Hygiene packs or locally purchased soap if packs are not available.
Give thanks for this incredibly valuable opportunity to reach thousands with the Gospel
Pray for the expansion of prison ministry, as prisoners in several prisons are now studying Emmaus Bible courses.
Pray for the resumption of planned prison visits. Fuel shortages mean that we are unable to conduct these visits at present. Pray that this situation will improve so the work can continue.
Pray for supportive and cooperative prison chaplains who can help this important work develop.
Pray for the distribution of prison hygiene packs. These practical gifts demonstrate genuine care for people who are often forgotten.
Pray for the safe arrival of the large shipment of John’s Gospels and New Testaments, which will be distributed among prisoners.
Pray for prisoners’ health, asking God to preserve inmates from disease and malnutrition.
Above all, pray for their salvation, that prisoners will come to know the Lord through His Word.
Thank you for praying.
Prison visitation is an increasingly important part of SALT’s ministry
Pray for the latest shipment to Malawi. Around one million 2027 calendars, together with tens of thousands of New Testaments and Gospels of John, have faced delays due to staff shortages and equipment problems at the printer in Northern Ireland.
Pray for safe and speedy transit. We expect the container to ship within the next two weeks. However, time is now very short if we are to meet the best window for calendar distribution in Malawi. Pray that there will be no further delays.
Pray for the prison hygiene packs. Stephen and Gail delivered around 60 cartons of prison hygiene packs and other materials on Friday. These will go to Malawi with the container.
Pray for a second container. We hope to ship another 20ft container to Malawi before the end of the year, carrying Nthawi ya Baibulo (Bibletime) lessons and Gospel tracts.
Pray for the printers. Mechanical problems have delayed these orders. Pray that the printers can resolve the issues quickly and complete the outstanding work.
Pray for the new Gospel tracts. We also need to complete the translation and revision of a new series of tracts. Pray that this work progresses well and does not cause any further delays.
Pray that obstacles will be overcome. Despite careful preparation, difficulties seem to arise each year. Pray that the Lord will make the way clear and that this literature will arrive in Malawi at the right time.
Prison Packs & Calendars / Gospel of John ready for shipping
We are delighted to announce the commencement of a Monthly Malawi Prayer Meeting, to be held online on the third Saturday of each month.
The purpose of these gatherings is to encourage greater prayerful interest in the Lord’s work in Malawi and to provide regular opportunities for supporters and friends of the work to come together in prayer and thanksgiving.
As opportunities for ministry continue to develop, we believe it is important to keep God’s people informed so that they can pray intelligently and specifically for the needs of the work.
Why a Monthly Prayer Meeting?
Prayer is central to every aspect of Christian service. Through these monthly meetings we hope to:
Encourage informed and focused prayer for the work in Malawi.
Share current opportunities and challenges.
Give thanks for answers to prayer and evidence of God’s blessing.
Strengthen fellowship among those with an interest in the ministry.
Support ongoing outreach activities, particularly among children and young people.
Meeting Details
When: Third Saturday of every month
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Time: 13:00 Central Africa Time (CAT)
Time Zone Equivalents
Location
Time
New Zealand (NZST)
00:00 (Sunday)
Eastern Australia (AEST)
21:00
Western Australia (AWST)
19:00
Malawi
13:00
United Kingdom (BST – summer)
12:00
United Kingdom (GMT – winter)
11:00
Eastern Time, North America (ET)
06:00
Mountain Time, North America (MT)
05:00
Pacific Time, North America (PT)
04:00
Please note that local times may vary when daylight-saving arrangements are in effect.
The meeting time has been chosen to fit around Saturday afternoon children’s outreach activities in Malawi, allowing local workers to participate before commencing their ministry responsibilities.
What to Expect
At the beginning of each meeting we will provide a brief update, including:
Specific matters for prayer
Recent answers to prayer
Thanksgiving items
Current opportunities and challenges
Areas where prayer support is especially needed
The format will be simple, informal, and focused on bringing the work before the Lord together.
Register Your Interest
We warmly invite all who have an interest in the work to join us.
Meeting invitations and relevant prayer updates will be sent to existing email subscribers. (Subscribed to receive “Weekly Prayer Points” or “All Updates”) *
Whether you have supported the work for many years or are only recently becoming acquainted with it, you will be very welcome.
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2
We look forward to gathering together each month to seek the Lord’s blessing on His work in Malawi.
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Lengthy fuel queues have returned in Malawi after a short period of improvement. These shortages are causing significant frustration and disrupting daily activities.
Please pray:
That fuel supplies will improve and that long queues will ease across the country.
That foreign currency availability will increase. Traditionally, forex levels rise after the tobacco harvest but then decline significantly.
That Malawi’s economy will stabilize despite rising global fuel prices and ongoing economic challenges.
That shortages of essential items, including propane for cooking and medicines in government hospitals, will be addressed.
That people will be protected from the dangers of black-market fuel, which is often mixed with damaging alternatives.
Above all, that the Lord will overrule in these circumstances and ensure that the work continues without hindrance.
We give thanks for the printing of around 3,000 Emmaus Lesson and Test Booklets in Malawi.
We are especially grateful to Tom and Debbie Turnbull, who volunteered two weeks of their time to assist with the printing work. Their practical support has made a significant difference to the Emmaus ministry.
Please join us in thanking God for:
The successful printing of around 3,000 Lesson and Test Booklets.
The opportunity to print materials in-house, which can reduce costs by up to 50% and help make the best use of limited resources.
Gail’s help with collating booklets after completing Emmaus lesson grading.
The ability to scale up the Emmaus work despite operating on a tight budget.
The safe return home of Tom and Debbie, even after their flight from Blantyre was cancelled because of bad weather.
Tom and Debbie’s willingness to continue helping with this work several times each year.
We also thank God for the progress made and pray for wisdom as we address a few ongoing challenges:
Finding suitable binding solutions for larger booklets of more than 100 pages.
Strengthening backup power arrangements during the wet season, as cloudy weather reduced solar electricity generation toward the end of the printing period.
Additional volunteers who may be able to assist with future printing work.
May these printed booklets continue to help many people engage with God’s Word through the Emmaus ministry.
In addition, believers from the surrounding area and within daily travelling distance increased attendance to approximately 110–120 people during the week.
Give thanks that God helped Mark and Stephen as they taught from 1 and 2 Thessalonians. We are grateful for the clear teaching of His Word and for the encouragement it brought.
We also thank God for the local sisters who worked tirelessly under Anna’s supervision to prepare and serve three meals each day.
Give thanks for Harold’s diligent translation work and for Goodson’s efforts in helping everything run smoothly throughout the conference.
It was especially encouraging to see evidence of spiritual growth in those who have attended these teaching weeks year after year.
We believe the Lord will use the teaching shared during the week to produce a rich spiritual harvest in the lives of many attendees.
Please continue to thank God for His provision as work progresses on the hostel, and pray that the remaining construction can be completed in the coming months.
We are encouraged by the possibility of holding two conferences each year. Furthermore, the additional accommodation should enable smaller groups to gather more regularly for Bible teaching and fellowship.
The Bible Teaching Conference begins today and will continue until Friday. As we study 1 & 2 Thessalonians, please pray for the Lord’s help and for His abundant blessing throughout the week.
Please pray:
For the teaching sessions, that God’s Word would speak clearly to every attendee and produce lasting spiritual fruit.
In thanksgiving that the hostel accommodation, although not yet completely finished, is sufficiently complete to provide lodging for around 50 visitors.
For all practical arrangements to run smoothly throughout the week.
For the ladies who are preparing three meals each day for five days, with very limited facilities. Pray for strength, and encouragement in their service.
For the speakers (Mark & Stephen), that they would remain fresh, clear, and dependent on the Lord as they minister His Word.
For Tom and Debbie Turnbull as they concurrently work on printing Emmaus booklets. Pray that the printing work would progress well and be a blessing to many.
We give thanks to the Lord for a fruitful and encouraging time of gospel ministry in Malawi.
We all enjoyed safe, although tiring, travel. Participants came from three continents, with the longest journey being from Adelaide, Australia.
Strong team relationships developed throughout the programme, creating a spirit of unity and mutual encouragement.
Many participants described the outreach as a genuinely life-changing experience. We we look to the Lord for lasting impact on their lives.
Anna’s generous hospitality helped make the programme a great blessing to everyone involved.
Gospel literature reached numerous villages, while open-air preaching in three trading centres provided further opportunities to share the message of salvation.
Many people came to the gospel meetings at Saidi. The messages shared by the visiting brothers was greatly appreciated. Some took the opportunity to speak publicly for the first time.
Three days of children’s outreach attracted around 250 to 270 children. They listened attentively to gospel-centred lessons based on events from the life of David. We limited attendance to those who come to the regular children’s work – so please pray that this will incentivise others to attend regularly.
Despite adverse weather causing one planned visit to be cancelled, two prison visits took place. Between 800 and 1,000 men listened attentively as the gospel was preached.
May the Lord continue to bless all who heard His Word and bring lasting spiritual fruit from these opportunities.
We give thanks to the Lord for His help and blessing during a very encouraging first week of MGO.
Please join us in thanking God for:
Safe travel for all participants. Everyone arrived without incident, and all luggage, including essential supplies for the children’s activities, reached its destination safely.
Excellent team spirit. The team has settled well and is working together in unity and fellowship.
Open-air outreach and literature distribution. Two busy markets have been visited for gospel preaching, with Seed Sower texts and invitations distributed widely. Thousands of people have heard or received the Gospel message.
Gospel meetings. Afternoon meetings throughout the week have been well attended, with returning regulars and some new visitors, likely as a result of the invitations distributed. The Lord has given much help in both preaching and translation, and it has been especially encouraging to see all the brethren taking part.
The Children’s Day Camp. Around 250 children attended. The messages, centred on the life of David, were well received, and there were many opportunities to engage with the children through crafts and games. The positive impact of these activities on children who have very little cannot be overstated.
Prayer Requests
While giving thanks, please also continue to pray:
For children who were unable to attend the camp because village initiation camps were taking place at the same time. Pray that Malawian children will be preserved from the harmful influences associated with many traditional rites and ceremonies.
For the visiting team members as they enjoy a brief period of rest at Liwonde National Park. Pray that they will be refreshed and encouraged as they enjoy the beauty and wonder of God’s creation.
For the Lord’s continued blessing on the outreach in the coming days through:
Prison visits in Mulanje and Zomba
Market open-air preaching
Literature distribution
For safe travel as the team begins the return journey on Saturday, God willing.
May the Lord continue to work in hearts and bless the faithful sowing of His Word.
