Anna asks that we pray for God to use His word powerfully in many hearts as the distributors take it and use it.
Update on the Saidi Building Project
I had the perfect opportunity to review progress at the Saidi Building Project during my recent 3-week visit to Malawi.
As you may recall, in January a lightning strike and fire seriously damaged the msasa we built for the children’s work at Saidi. This really discouraged us at the time as the msasa was still not completely finished. However, with the Lord’s help and the passage of time we have got over the disappointment. The cyclone that followed caused enormous damage across the Southern Region of Malawi. Thousands of people suffered loss of their homes and/or their crops. Many have no means to rebuild and are still sheltering from the tropical rains in makeshift shelters of plastic sheeting. This puts the msasa fire in perspective, especially as some of our neighbours at Saidi we affected.
Give Thanks: The Lord’s Providence
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.
Give Thanks: Successful Bible Time revision session
From Anna: Give thanks for a successful Bibletime revision session.
Note: Anna & Wati spent the past week in Lilongwe doing further editorial work on the Bible Time translation project. We are excited for the opportunities this promises.
Give Thanks: Distribution of thousands of pieces of literature
Anna asks that we give thanks for the safe and successful distribution of thousands of pieces of literature throughout the country.
You can read more about the literature work in this post.
Muslim Youth Appreciate Gift of Gospel Literature
We love when our literature distributors tell us how they appreciate the materials we supply to them.
Anna just shared this letter of thanks which she received from a volunteer in Machinga. He who works to bring the Gospel to Muslim youth. We have edited it very slightly to make it a little more readable.
Give Thanks: Brother Stephen’s safe arrival in Malawi
Brother Stephen asks that we join in giving thanks for journeying mercies and a safe and uneventful arrival in Malawi on Friday morning.
He aims to spend the next three weeks encouraging the workers there, reviewing SALT’s various programs, and making plans for the months ahead, in the Lord’s will.
Give thanks: recovery of men Anna picked up on road
Anna updates on the recovery of two men injured when knocked off a motorcycle in a hit and run accident near the site.
“It’s easy to post prayer requests and forget to then share how God has answered, so I just wanted to follow up on the men who I took to the hospital.
Yesterday one of them stopped by the site. He was the more banged up of the two and completely incoherent.
I’m happy to report, though, that he has healed well. I was worried about a closed head injury, but he seemed back to normal apart from a few scars.
He said the other one is fine, as well.
So, thank you for praying, and please continue to pray for their salvation!”
Evolution of SALT’s Gospel Literature Ministry in Malawi
As “L” is at the heart of “SALT” so Gospel Literature Ministry is at the heart of what SALT does in Malawi.
By the grace of God, over the past 10 years we have been able to publish and distribute around 14 Million items of Gospel Literature across the length and breadth of the country.
Give Thanks: 2,500,000 Items Gospel Literature
Give thanks with us for the safe arrival and clearance of a large consignment of Gospel Literature.
We hear a lot about Global Supply Chain issues, and we have not been exempt. Nevertheless, we thank God that the Calendars and Tracts are now available for distribution after transit and customs delays.