Anna writes: Please pray for God to use His powerful word to save and sanctify individuals as it continues to be distributed each week in the form of tracts, Emmaus courses, and Bibletime books.
Note: Our recent video, “That the People might understand” gives a great overview of the importance and challenges of the Literature ministry. To date, by God’s grace, we have distributed around 25 Million Gospel tracts, calendars and other booklets.
Anna writes: Please pray for help preparing for the conference – both in terms of the logistics and in terms of God preparing hearts to take in and obey His word.
Note: The annual Bible conference will take place from 18-17 May, 2026 God willing. We expect this to be a time of blessing from the Word of God.
We are under considerable pressure to have usable accommodation for the 70-100 brothers who we expect to attend, due to delays in completing the Hostel at Saidi.
Please remember the following specific prayer points.
Our schedule has become increasingly tight as we work to repair the Msasa and complete the dormitories in time for the conference beginning the week of 18 May. The team is working long hours—Goodson was up most of last night unloading roofing grass that arrived from Mangochi.
Harold reports that filling stations in Zomba are completely without fuel. Black-market prices have risen to around K20,000 (approx. US$11.50) per litre, which is severely restricting travel for literature distribution, school visits, and other outreach activities. Please pray for a swift resolution to this situation, which has no doubt been worsened by global events.
We are preparing for a Board Meeting this weekend. Please pray for wisdom, unity, clear thinking, and a profitable time together as important decisions are made.
Stephen and Gail have been travelling in Northern Scotland over the past few days. We give thanks for the very warm interest shown in the reports shared. Please particularly pray that some will be led to sign up for MGO 2026, as we are still light on volunteers at this stage.
Thank you once again for your faithful prayers. We are continually encouraged by the knowledge that so many are standing with us before the Lord.
As work continues at the hostel site, we would greatly value your prayers for several key developments over the coming weeks. This phase of the project brings together logistics, construction, and essential infrastructure — each part dependent on the Lord’s protection, provision, and timing.
Please pray with us for:
We are deeply thankful for your ongoing prayerful support. These facilities will play a vital role in Bible teaching, discipleship, and practical care — and we trust the Lord to guide every step of the way.
“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it.” (Psalm 127:1)
Last week, the roof of the msasa collapsed after extremely heavy rains swept through the area. Several of the supporting columns were pulled down as the structure gave way. We are grateful that rebuilding work on the columns has begun this morning.
Give thanks that no-one was injured in the collapse.
Please join us in praying for the next steps. We need to find someone skilled and trustworthy to reconstruct the roof and complete the thatching — expertise that is not always easy to secure locally. Pray for the Lord to guide us to the right person, and for the restoration work to run safely and smoothly. We really need this building for our regular meetings, and the upcoming teaching conference in May (DV).
Thank you for standing with us in prayer and supporting the work of SALT.
Please pray with us for the safe and timely arrival of a truck‑load of roofing and plumbing materials that is currently delayed at the Mwanza border.
These materials are urgently needed for the ongoing hostel construction project, and successive delays mean that we now have very little slack in the programme if the hostels are to be completed in time for the conference at the end of May.
The shipment represents a critical next step in the build. Until it arrives, progress on key elements of the work is effectively paused. We are grateful that much groundwork has already been completed, but without these materials on site, the construction team cannot move forward as planned.
We are very conscious that each delay tightens the schedule, but we also take comfort in knowing that the Lord is not constrained by borders, paperwork, or timetables. Thank you for standing with us in prayer at this crucial moment.
Please remember Anna especially in your prayers this week. As she resumes her NYB/Emmaus training, she will be travelling regularly on roads in Malawi that have deteriorated significantly. Pray for God’s protection over every journey she makes.
Stephen and Gail are also due to begin their return trip to the UK on Wednesday. Please pray for safe and smooth travel for them.
Thank you for continuing to uphold each one in prayer.
As Stephen, Gail, Anna, and Goodson travel to Johannesburg from Monday to Thursday, we would value your prayers for their journey and their work. They hope to source hardware and supplies for the building project, as well as bedding and essential items for the conference accommodation.
Please also pray for favour and fruitful meetings as Stephen connects with potential building‑material suppliers. May the Lord guide each decision, provide needed resources, and grant safety throughout their travels.
We ask for prayer as the final work is completed on installing a replacement second-hand engine in our Mitsubishi Canter truck.
The work is now substantially done, but a number of modifications have been required along the way. Please pray that these adjustments will prove successful, that no further issues arise, and that the vehicle can soon be returned to reliable and useful service.
This truck plays an important role in transporting Gospel literature and supporting day-to-day ministry operations. Thank you for praying with us for a good outcome and God’s provision in this practical need.
We ask for prayer as we begin the task of distributing around 1,000,000 Gospel calendars that have just been received in Malawi.
Over the next few weeks, these calendars will be supplied to our literature distributors across the entire country—reaching towns, villages, and remote rural areas. This represents a major logistical challenge, involving long distances, limited transport, rising fuel costs, and careful coordination.
We are constantly encouraged by the feedback we receive of souls saved and lives transformed through this work. These testimonies motivate us to keep going, despite the challenges, trusting God to continue using His Word to bring lasting fruit.
Please pray for safety, strength, and wisdom for all involved, and that this literature would be used by God to bring light, hope, and truth into many homes and hearts.
