We give thanks to God for the safe travel of Anna, Gail, Goodson, and Stephen to Johannesburg, South Africa last week. The trip proved to be extremely fruitful and timely as the team worked to support the ongoing Malawi hostel construction project.
One of the primary goals of the visit was to scope and secure procurement opportunities for key items required to complete the hostels. In Malawi, many essential construction materials—particularly plumbing and electrical products, doors, and hardware—are often very expensive and frequently below acceptable quality standards.
By sourcing these items in South Africa, the team was able to identify more durable, higher-quality products at a significantly more affordable cost, ensuring better long-term value and sustainability for the project.
In addition to construction materials, the ladies put their excellent bargain‑hunting skills to good use by sourcing bedding materials sufficient for 80 people, a critical requirement as we prepare to make the hostels fully habitable.
As we press ahead toward our goal of having the hostels ready in time for the May conference, we ask that you continue to pray:
- For wisdom and provision as procurement decisions are finalised
- For smooth logistics and transport of materials
- That the hostels will be a place of blessing for all who use them
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and support as this important work continues.