You may remember that George Green is one of our volunteer literature distributors. Many felt moved by his story of travelling 5 hours on a borrowed bicycle to be supplied with Gospel literature.
In 2019, Brother George and his family were seriously affected by Cyclone Idai, losing their home and crops. SALT helped with their housing needs and some food relief.
Stephen and Gail will drive to Dublin on Monday evening for a Tuesday morning flight to Stockholm, en route to Malawi. It’s a long, 27 hour journey with 4 flights, so please pray for them as they go.
Pray that the short visit will be a blessing – Stephen hopes to attend to several matters pending after his recent visit with Jim, and Gail hopes she will be able to give some encouragement and support to Anna.
Brother Stephen has been considering when to make his next visit to Malawi. Recent events have confirmed that this should be sooner rather than later, so he plans to depart on 12 April, Lord willing.
Please pray that Stephen will remain Covid-free prior to departure, and while in Malawi, as a Covid infection could cause serious disruption to travel arrangements.
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 and willing to help with several practical aspects of the work we are engaged in, and we thank the Lord for the opportunity to meet them. It’s amazing to see how the Lord often brings some blessing out of our frustrations.
Jim & Stephen would appreciate prayer for the remaining days of their trip, and for safe and trouble-free homeward travel on Thursday (DV)
Yet another breakdown has interrupted their plans and prevented them from visiting projects in the Central region during the past week.
On Tuesday the entire team is due to meet for a meeting to review progress and plan for the future. There are many matters ro discuss. Please pray that this will be a very fruitful meeting.
Brother Jim has arrived safely to join Brother Stephen for the remainder of his visit to Malawi.
The purpose of the visit is to encourage the workers here and to review the various activities and programs which the Trust supports. They will will spend Lord’s day with the assembly at Bethel (Blantyre), moving to Zomba district Mon-Wednesday, where they will visit the site at Saidi and some cyclone victims. Then they plan to travel to Lilongwe and Dzaleka (Central Region) for the latter part of the week to review the work among street kids and refugees respectively.
Please pray for journeying mercies, insight and much wisdom, Continue to pray that the Lord will abundantly bless the many souls who regularly hear the Gospel.
Stephen & Jim will appreciate your prayers regarding their imminent visit to Malawi. Stephen is due to depart on Thursday 24th Feb, and Jim on Friday 4th March.
Please pray:
Brother Stephen is due to fly to Malawi on 24th Feb, Brother Jim a little over a week later on 4th March. Please pray that both will remain infection free and have a negative Covid test to enable them to travel. With so much Covid around, it is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid infection.
Please also pray that the Lord will bless their trip. Following the fire at Saidi, there will need to assess the damage and make plans for reconstruction, as well as the further development of the project site, as well as reviewing other important aspects of the work.
Brother Stephen plans to depart on 24th Feb for his first 2022 trip to Malawi.
Brother Jim plans to join Stephen the following week, Lord willing.
This visit will be mainly practical. There are plans to be made for the rebuilding of the msasa and further developments on the site, as well as long-overdue visits to be made to meet the prison authorities.
They also plan to visit relief programs in Lilongwe and Dzaleka.
Please pray for them as they make preparations, and while they are away – for a safe and profitable trip, for the glory of God.
The team met yesterday to plan for our first big event at Saidi.
On 20th November we plan to invite members of the various Bible study groups, builders and tradesmen working on the site, local dignitaries and others for an open day to hear a Gospel presentation and learn more about our plans.
It’s hoped that the UK trustees of SALT will be represented by Stephen and Jim.
An initial guest list suggests we could have as many as 500 present, so please pray for the planning involved.
