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The Nitty-Gritty of Translation Work
Recently Stephen posted about Nthawi ya Baibulo, the Chichewa version of Bible Time. We were greatly encouraged to receive the first fully designed lessons! Though there remains a significant amount of work, we are excited about the potential of the curriculum. Since translation and publishing work is a big part of what we do atRead More
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Pray: Blessing on the literature distributed
Anna asks that we pray for God to use His word powerfully in many hearts as the distributors take it and use it.
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Update on the Saidi Building Project
I had the perfect opportunity to review progress at the Saidi Building Project during my recent 3-week visit to Malawi. As you may recall, in January a lightning strike and fire seriously damaged the msasa we built for the children’s work at Saidi. This really discouraged us at the time as the msasa was stillRead More
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MGO 2022 Fully Subscribed
After a final flurry of activity this week, MGO 2022 is now fully subscribed. It looks like we are going to have our biggest team ever, with 22 participants signed up, plus our local volunteers, Lord willing. As in previous years, the team will have an international flavour, with participants from USA, Canada/Mexico, Scotland, EnglandRead More
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Meet Yamikani Issa – A volunteer distributor from Liwonde
Brother Harold and sister Anna caught up with brother Yamikani Issa from Liwonde, who has been distributing literature since 2015. Below is what he had to say about what motivates him to distribute gospel literature. (Note: the answers have been lightly edited to improve clarity.)
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Pray: Delivery of Literature to Lower Shire
Brother Goodson requests prayer for the delivery of a large consignment of Literature to the Lower Shire area tomorrow (Tuesday). This area has been very seriously affected by recent flooding. Many roads have been destroyed and many communities are still inaccessible.
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Special Prayer Request: Vehicle Reliability Troubles
We are asking for prayer concerning our ongoing vehicle reliability problems in Malawi. Regular visitors to this blog are aware that we have been struggling with vehicle troubles for quite some time.
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The Warm Heart of Africa – Malawi
Malawians refer to their beautiful little country as “The Warm Heart of Africa” – and I heartily agree. Since Gail, Philip and I relocated from Malawi to Northern Ireland in 2011, I have made more return visits than I can remember. When I am away, I definitely miss my family and the fellowship of saintsRead More
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Pray: Ongoing extreme weather related problems
Malawi continues to suffer due to problems related to extreme weather. According to the Famine Early Warning System (FEWS) most parts of Malawi are experiencing unprecedented levels of rainfall defecit. This is in spite of exceptionally destructive levels of rain during January (Cyclone Ana). This weekend has seen sustained (48hr+), heavy rain which has causedRead More
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Give Thanks: The Lord’s Providence
Although Stephen & Jim have been frustrated not to be able to travel as they had planned, nevertheless they have witnessed the Lord’s over-ruling hand. On Saturday afternoon they had a “chance meeting” with a Christian Malawian couple at the B&B where they are staying. In conversation it became clear that they are able andRead More
Points for Prayer & Thanksgiving
