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Pray: MGO 2023 gets underway
Please remember to pray for the various efforts of the MGO team this week. We have a variety of activities lined up each morning, with a mix of street preaching and Seed Sower distribution and a visit to one of the nearby prisons. Each afternoon, we have planned to have a Gospel meeting at Saidi.Read More
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A Joy to Break Bread at Saidi
It was an immense joy for me to sit down to break bread for the first time with the young assembly at Saidi this morning. The Lord has really been blessing the work there. It is thrilling to see the beginnings of a spiritual harvest after years of sowing. A big part of me wouldRead More
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Give Thanks: Safe arrival of MGO team
We thank the Lord that the last of our small team arrived safely in Malawi from USA this afternoon. We are grateful for the sacrifice each one has made to be here. We plan a slow start on Monday morning, with the main program getting underway with a Gospel meeting at Saidi on Monday afternoon.
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Rebuilding Hope: Update on Cyclone Freddy Relief Efforts in Malawi
In March, Cyclone Freddy wreaked havoc in Malawi, causing immense destruction and loss of life. With a total death toll of over 1000 and over 1,000,000 people displaced, the impact of the disaster was heart-wrenching. The storm destroyed thousands of hectares of mature maize, leaving communities vulnerable to hunger and economic challenges. In the face of this catastrophe, SALT tried to respond with compassion, wisdom and determination. The Lord enabled us to provide emergency aid to over 1000 people from around 10 villages.
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Give Thanks / Pray: Further requests for Baptism
Brother Goodson asks that we pray for an additional 10 women and 4 men who have requested Baptism, bringing the total number to 17. Starting on Wednesday, Goodson plans to start special Bible studies for these individuals to make certain they understand the message of the Gospel and the meaning of Baptism. Pray for wisdomRead More
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Pray: MGO Team travels this week
Anna says: “Please pray for safe travels for all of our visitors who will be arriving this week!” Note: Stephen travels on Wednesday, with remaining members of the team arriving in Malawi Saturday & Sunday. Please pray for uneventful journeys, safe arrival of luggage, and speedy adjustment to the new time zone – as muchRead More
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Pray: Fuel shortages continue
Anna mentions: Fuel supply continues to be an issue. Please pray the Lord will allow us to continue despite this. I’m thinking particularly of MGO. This appeared online recently:
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Pray: Final preparations underway for MGO
Please pray as we make final preparations for MGO 2023. Over the next week, the team in Malawi will be finalising details of the program of activities, and other necessary arrangements. As mentioned previously, our team this year is much smaller and has much less experience than previous years, so please pray that the LordRead More
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Give Thanks/Pray: Three request Baptism
Brother Goodson asks that we pray for three men who have requested Baptism. Each bore testimony to discovering since starting to attend the Gospel meetings at Saidi that salvation is not by good works but through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone. While we give thanks for this, Goodson asks that we pray thatRead More
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Short Term Missions: Is Malawi Gospel Outreach (MGO) Really Worth the Effort?
Here at Thondwe we are in the throes of preparing for Malawi Gospel Outreach (MGO) 2023. Ordering texts. Distributing invitations. Booking accommodation. Planning activities… The list goes on. And in the midst of all the busyness, it’s natural to start wondering if it’s worth all the effort. Short-term mission work gets a lot of criticism.Read More
Points for Prayer & Thanksgiving
