Yet another trip has been interrupted by a breakdown and Brother Stephen asks that we pray particularly about the persistent vehicle trouble that has beset the work for some time now. This has resulted in a lot of stress and much wasted time.
Stephen had been having problems with his Isuzu truck vehicle for a couple of years, but 3 years ago, it overheated and had been in the workshop since. It has had a replacement block and cylinder head, but it’s still overheating and unable to be used.
Brother Jim has arrived safely to join Brother Stephen for the remainder of his visit to Malawi.
The purpose of the visit is to encourage the workers here and to review the various activities and programs which the Trust supports. They will will spend Lord’s day with the assembly at Bethel (Blantyre), moving to Zomba district Mon-Wednesday, where they will visit the site at Saidi and some cyclone victims. Then they plan to travel to Lilongwe and Dzaleka (Central Region) for the latter part of the week to review the work among street kids and refugees respectively.
Please pray for journeying mercies, insight and much wisdom, Continue to pray that the Lord will abundantly bless the many souls who regularly hear the Gospel.
Anna asks that we give thanks for the safe and successful distribution of thousands of pieces of literature throughout the country.
You can read more about the literature work in this post.
Anna asks that we pray for the Lord to use His word to bring many souls to a knowledge of the truth, especially the growing Muslim community.
A few days ago we received a very encouraging letter of appreciation for a gift of literature.
Without exaggerating, this could prove to be the most significant step forward in the 20 years I’ve been involved in Malawi.
Earlier this week, we received the very first Nthawi ya Baibulo (Chichewa Bible Time) lessons from the designer for final checking. I confess that I teared up when I saw them!
We love when our literature distributors tell us how they appreciate the materials we supply to them.
Anna just shared this letter of thanks which she received from a volunteer in Machinga. He who works to bring the Gospel to Muslim youth. We have edited it very slightly to make it a little more readable.
Brother Stephen asks that we join in giving thanks for journeying mercies and a safe and uneventful arrival in Malawi on Friday morning.
He aims to spend the next three weeks encouraging the workers there, reviewing SALT’s various programs, and making plans for the months ahead, in the Lord’s will.
Anna reminds us to keep praying for the literature being distributed throughout the country.
He has promised His word will not return void!
Note: We recently took delivery of around 2,600,000 items of Gospel literature. We are prioritising distribution of the 2022 Gospel calendars. We thank the Lord the work is going well so far.
Anna asks that we pray for accuracy and efficiency in the continued translation and revision of BES Bible Time lessons.
Note: Anna and Wati have a rolling program of translation meetings each month. Some of these are local, but others involve travel to Lilongwe (700Km round trip). It’s hoped to have at least one year’s curriculum ready for printing in the coming months.
Brother Goodson requests continued prayer for the practical and spiritual work at Saidi.
Note: Goodson has a very busy schedule, overseeing construction of a house for Anna as well as the project on the site itself. He is also heavily involved in the children’s work and an adults’ Bible study, as well as the ongoing literature distribution effort.
