Points for Thanksgiving & Praise

  • Pray: Nthawi ya Baibulo Training

    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…

  • Give Thanks / Pray: Nthawi ya Baibulo arriving

    The Nthawi ya Baibulo (BibleTime) lessons and literature container is arriving today in Thondwe. While celebrating this, prayers are requested for the safe arrival of two additional containers. We believe that these resources will significantly bless many young people in Malawi.

  • Give Thanks – interest in children’s & teen Bible classes

    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.”

  • Give Thanks – Nthawi ya Baibulo (Bible Time) Translation Complete

    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…

  • Give Thanks & Pray: Arrival of new Landcruiser

    As we give thanks and rejoice in the Lord’s provision, please continue to pray for the last leg of the long process to purchase a new Toyota Landcruiser utility vehicle for benefit of the work in Malawi. The vehicle eventually arrived at the Malawi border late last week and the process of customs clearance and…

  • Give Thanks: Concessionary tax rates granted on new Landcruiser

    Thank you so much for praying – we recently received confirmation that the authorities have granted concessionary rates of import tax & duties, reducing the potential tax burden from almost US$50,000 (as much as the price of the vehicle) to only $12,500! We were far from certain that the concession would be granted, and the…

  • Give Thanks: Unexpected Progress with Angel’s Recovery

    Angel had a follow up appointment with her surgeon last week. She said it was a positive meeting and the surgeon said she was surprised to see that the bone seems to have started growing back! Angel’s had a couple of physiotherapy sessions over the past weeks which were quite challenging, but thanks be to…

  • Give Thanks: Encouraging trip to BES Conference

    Anna says: “I am thankful for a safe and incredibly encouraging trip to attend the BES Conference in Northern Ireland.” Give thanks for journeying mercies and for the encouragement received. Note: BES provide the Postal Bible School curriculum which we are already using in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp (Swahili language), and which is in process…

  • Give Thanks / Pray: Angel’s Recovery

    We are glad to report that Angel is recovering following her recent car accident and surgery. We were glad that she was able to get good care at a private hospital in Blantyre, although her planned surgery was seriously delayed on the day. Angel returned to work at the beginning of the week, but she…

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