Anna says: I am thankful for safety and strength over many miles traveled and during four training sessions this week!
Please pray the Lord may continue to give help during the remainder of the ‘training season’.
As Anna asks us to give thanks for “A very profitable and smooth conference” she also requests prayer “for the next few weeks, which will be pretty busy with training sessions. Pray for stamina, wisdom and guidance. Pray for the teachers to have hearts that are willing to learn. And, most of all, pray for the Nthawi ya Baibulo (Bibletime) books to be used to bring many to Christ.”
Note: There is great and growing interest in NYB across the country, but we are anxious that the resources be used wisely and carefully. Consequently, each prospective NYB group leader has to undergo training prior to receiving the materials. Read more here.
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.
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:
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!
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 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.
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 for sustained and growing interest in the children’s/teen Bible classes! There are always new faces and also “the regulars” who never miss a week.”
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!
We are so thankful that the new 4×4 Landcruiser we have been waiting on has finally reached Malawi. It is presently in bonded storage but is expected to finally clear customs and proceed to the dealership for pre-delivery inspection in the next couple of days. It will then go for registration at the Road Traffic Department.
Please pray for these final steps. Bureaucracy (and sometimes corruption) can be stressful and challenging.
