Please pray for safe and speedy shipping for three sets of Roller Shutter doors which have been shipped from N. Ireland for our Garage / Workshop and the new Storage Room at Saidi.
These have been shipped LCL (Less than Container Load) which involves them being handled at several points along the route, increasing the risk of loss / damage.
Pray for the hundreds of NYB books that have been and will be distributed this month to be used to bring many to a knowledge of the truth.
As Anna asks us to give thanks for “A very profitable and smooth conference” she also requests prayer “for the next few weeks, which will be pretty busy with training sessions. Pray for stamina, wisdom and guidance. Pray for the teachers to have hearts that are willing to learn. And, most of all, pray for the Nthawi ya Baibulo (Bibletime) books to be used to bring many to Christ.”
Note: There is great and growing interest in NYB across the country, but we are anxious that the resources be used wisely and carefully. Consequently, each prospective NYB group leader has to undergo training prior to receiving the materials. Read more here.
As we look ahead to the future of SALT, we are excited to gather for our Trustee Planning and Development Workshop at Roe Park Resort. This strategic event will bring together UK Trustees, key volunteers, and, hopefully, one or two representatives from the Malawi Board. This workshop will serve as a crucial time of reflection, planning, and collaboration as we chart the path for the next phase of the work.
The workshop will span several days, filled with prayer, discussions, and strategic planning sessions. The agenda is designed to assess our progress, refine our vision, and strengthen our governance structure. Key topics include:
This gathering is more than just a series of meetings; it is an opportunity to renew our commitment to SALT’s mission and strengthen the bonds among our team members. With representatives from both the UK and Malawi, we aim to foster a shared vision that ensures long-term sustainability and effectiveness in our work.
We look forward to fruitful discussions, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of purpose as we move forward together. Stay tuned for updates from the workshop! And please pray that the time will for the blessing of the work, and for the glory of God!
Anna writes: “Please continue to pray for the approval of my permit (going on a year now) and Harold’s passport. I’m hoping to visit immigration when in Lilongwe this week, but I think ultimately the Lord needs to intervene.”
Please remember to pray for various Christmas programs taking place over the next few days.
The children’s and teens’ programs have already taken place on Friday / Saturday past, but there will be another meeting at Saidi on Christmas Day.
These are great opportunities to preach the Gospel and to share a little practical love and encouragement for people going through a very difficult time in Malawi.
Anna writes: “Please pray for a somewhat timely arrival of containers. One appears to be delayed in Mozambique due to the tensions there.
“Also, please pray for the approval of my work permit, which has been sitting in government for the last nine months.”
Note: We have three containers en route to Malawi – two from UK with large consignments of literature, including the Nthawi ya Baibulo (Bible Time) booklets, and another coming from N.America with a consignment of Classroom packs to support the Nthawi ya Baibulo work.
As we give thanks and rejoice in the Lord’s provision, please continue to pray for the last leg of the long process to purchase a new Toyota Landcruiser utility vehicle for benefit of the work in Malawi. The vehicle eventually arrived at the Malawi border late last week and the process of customs clearance and registration is now under way. Pray that these remaining formalities will go smoothly.
The work has been beset with vehicle maintenance and reliability issues, so we are deeply grateful to those who gave generously to enable us to purchase this vehicle. The Lord sees and recompenses such sacrifice.
Please also pray that the Lord will make the vehicle a blessing in the work, especially in the literature distribution ministry, where we expect it to be of great service.
Please pray for the safe and speedy transit of the first of 3 shipments expected to arrive before the end of the year (DV). This has just been sent. and contains a significant portion of our 2025 Gospel Calendars (around 500,000), 42 boxes of Gospels and around 50 boxes of prison hygiene packs.
Later this month a further consignment of Classroom packs, other practical items and literature from Everyday Publications will be sent from Toronto. We are grateful to MSC and ACCTS for the kind use of their shipping facility. The remainder of our calendars, Nthawi ya Baibulo (Bible Time) booklets and other Gospel literature should follow in the next month or two, Lord willing.
Please also pray that the Lord will richly bless this literature to the salvation of many souls.
Please pray for a good supply of water as we proceed with well drilling at the Saidi site.
Unfortunately our on-site borehole ran dry a couple of months back, causing considerably challenges there.
We commissioned an independent survey which identified three locations with the promise of good water yields. The economies of scale of drilling three wells at the same time have given us confidence that now is the right time to proceed with the first phase of our longer-term plans to irrigate the few acres of farmland at the south of the site. Please pray that the investment will yield a good supply of water.
Thereafter we will consider the timing of the next phase which will involve installing additional solar pumps and water storage facilities, as the Lord enables.
