Here’s a 3d impression of how we think the site at Saidi might develop over the next couple of years, Lord willing.
Focus on the Field – Bensham Gospel Hall
We are happy to provide the recordings of a very successful report day on Sat 21/3/2021
Session 1
- Introduction to Malawi – Isaac Bond
- Development of Literature Ministry – Stephen Harper
- Encouragements from a local perspective – Harold Makawa
Update From Dzaleka
A couple of months back the authorities in Malawi gave the green light for schools to resume after several months of Coronavirus lockdown.
Although the pupils and staff at COOM academy welcomed this news, the extra conditions concerning social distancing necessary because of Covid-19 presented an impossible burden for them.
Latest consignment of prison packs. Thanks everyone
Our latest consignment will shortly be on its way. Big thank you to everyone who contributed, even during lockdown.
Raising the profile of Chaplaincy
Earlier this year SALT hosted a two-day seminar with key members of the Malawi Prison Service Chaplaincy team.
It became apparent that the importance of chaplaincy as a distinct role within the service is not fully understood, and we undertook to start working with the team to change that.
The first literature they’ve received!
Karonga is almost as far north as you can go in Malawi – about 12 hours from our Southern Region base.
Today, brother Raphael visited the prison there to leave some basic PPE and some Gospel literature. Here is his moving report of the visit:
Sewing masks complete
Raphael reports that the task of producing all 2250 masks is now complete and distribution of these and the soap and pails to the remaining prisons in Northern Region will happen this week.
Each inmate will receive Gospel literature along with the hygiene items, so please pray that the Lord will use this to the blessing of many souls.
Covid-19 PPE distribution begins
We again express our gratitude to Raphael and his team who have begun distributing the items purchased through the kindness of the Lord’s people.
Pails, soap and masks have already been distributed in Chitipa and work is underway to sew masks for the remaining five prisons in the region.
Each inmate has also received a supply of Gospel Literature.
Thanks to everyone who has given support to this valuable effort.
Prison Covid-19 Update
A situation which needs your prayers
The government in Malawi has just re-introduced prevention measures designed to slow the progress of the virus – many of them measures which were lifted a month or two back to facilitate the Presidential election. This U-turn has caused considerable confusion about the issue.
Making great progress
Goodson says, “Lero tawelukila pamepa” – this is where we got to when we knocked off today.
It’s so encouraging to see the job moving forward. Of course, the next stage will necessarily be slower, but this is a great start.