Wati shared the following pics from the kids’ Christmas program at Dzaleka.
Update: Prison & Pupil Packs from N America
We are delighted to update you on progress with our plans to ship Prison & Pupil packs from N America.
During his recent visit to Ontario, Stephen was able to revive earlier discussions with ACCTS which had stalled due to the pandemic.
A very BIG Thank You
We want to say Thank You to Naomi Steele who recently took the initiative and arranged a coffee morning in support of the work in Malawi.
Although they were too shy to appear on camera, several dozen local Christian ladies came to enjoy Naomi’s fantastic hospitality.
Latest from the Children’s Work at Saidi
We are really encouraged to see the increasing interest at the children’s work at Saidi.
Since the MGO day camp in August, the number of children and youth attending has been continued to increase. They now meet as three separate age groups. As you can see from the photos below, one group meets in the msasa (thatch gazebo), while another smaller group meets under a smaller gazebo.The remaining group is meeting in the block-making shed (you can just see the mound of gravel) for lack of space elsewhere.
Pray: Christmas Outreach activities
As the Christmas holiday approaches, please pray for the team as they make preparation for the various outreach activities.
We will again be supporting the Christmas camp at Dzaleka, when hundreds of refugee children who study the Swahili Bible Time lessons, will gather for several days of teaching and Bible-based activities.
In Lilongwe, we will also support the special Christmas Day event at the feeding centre where hundreds of street kids and vulnerable elderly people come for a meal and to hear the Gospel.
Pray for Kids’ Bible Study in recess
Wati reminds us to pray for the children who normally attend the Kids’ Bible Study (Saturday):
- When the Kids’ Bible Study meetings resumed after MGO there were some new faces attending. Some who first visited during the MGO camp have come to the regular kid’s Bible study in the past two weeks.
- Schools will be on break at the end of September and the kids’ Bible study is now on break and will resume when schools reopen. Please pray that the children who attend will be preserved during the break, and that they will reflect on what they have learned.
Pray for the Lord’s saving power
Anna writes: “Pray that we will see the Lord’s saving power at work in the many different groups we work with: children, Bible study group, orphans, employees and students.”
Thanks/Pray: Teens & Preteens at Bible Study
Anna asks that we give thanks for the good-sized group of preteens and teens at the Saturday Bible study. They listened well. Please continue to pray for their salvation.
Note: Brother Goodson has a weekly Bible study for children and young people. This has grown to the extent that it has been split into two separate groups.
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 saints at home. But there is something about The Warm Heart that irresistibly draws me back.
The Most Significant Step Forward in Malawi in 20 years?
Without exaggerating, this could prove to be the most significant step forward in the 20 years I’ve been involved in Malawi.
Earlier this week, we received the very first Nthawi ya Baibulo (Chichewa Bible Time) lessons from the designer for final checking. I confess that I teared up when I saw them!