Please remember the following specific prayer points.
1. Msasa Repair & Dormitory Completion (Conference w/c 18 May)
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.
- Materials & Transport: Two truckloads of building materials have already arrived from South Africa. A third truck, carrying windows, is currently in transit, and a fourth is expected to depart shortly with steel for fabricating bunk beds. Please pray for safe journeys and trouble-free customs clearance for all consignments.
- Construction Priorities: Our immediate focus is on completing the roofs and installing toilets and showers. Electricity will follow if time allows. While we can manage without power for a short season, we cannot manage without water. Please pray that the builders will be able to complete the work swiftly and without setbacks.
- Solar Installation: Our solar contractor hopes to install the panels, inverter, and batteries within the next couple of weeks. Please pray that this installation proceeds smoothly and on schedule.
2. Fuel Shortages Affecting Work
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.
3. Upcoming Board Meeting
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.
4. Thanksgiving for Travel in Northern Scotland
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.