Dear all
I think it is some time since we sent a prayer request out in between Malawi Matters, but since it looks like the next MM won’t be ready until August we thought we should send this brief update.
Give thanks for:-
- The team from St John’s Beecroft in Sydney arriving on Wednesday to run programs (youth, kids, help on a small building project, HBC visiting) in one of the villages with a Home Based Care program (Sani), followed by leading the kids’ program at our annual missionary retreat, Spiritual Life Conference (SLC).
- Sufficient fuel to make the journey, but pray we have sufficient to also return without additional delays
- the boys achieving great results at school, and for the holidays just commenced
- A few days away prior to Spiritual Life Conference, and for the SLC itself
And please pray for:-
- The team from Beecroft, for health and safety while travelling, for luggage to arrive on time with the team (ie not delayed), and especially for enough fuel to be found en route for all the travelling that needs to be done – we are in the midst of an ongoing fuel shortage, both diesel and petrol
- Kondwani, our AIDS prevention worker, recovering from a mild bout of pneumonia, and as he prepares for the next Peer Educator training 4-14 August, and also for his mum who has been sick on and off for a number of months
- Thomas, our Home Based Care co-ordinator, who was not able to graduate for his Diploma in Theology on time as he still as he a number of outstanding requirements to be fulfilled – this was really disappointing for him after putting in so much effort over the last 3 years on top of his full time work load – pray that he will get the outstanding items finished so that he can finish before the end of the year, and then finally graduate
- Gerald, our orphan care co-ordinator as he juggles work and home life balance, especially while his wife is sitting exams this week
- Liz Piper, returning to the UK today after 2 years here in Malawi, pray that everything comes together well for her to transfer to a long term role here in Malawi, and that she will find a good transition job while in the UK
- Josh & Chris over the long holiday break – esp. that Josh will do the extra school work that has been assigned, and that they will make good use of the time, while still having lots of fun – they are very much looking forward to SLC
- Fuel shortage issues in the country to be resolved
Thanks for praying
Jacky & Mike