Dear praying partners,
Greeting
in the name of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ.Mercy and I and all the
children are doing well with good health and many blessings in the churches.
It is
impossible for us to write about all that has been going on in Malawi in the
past months but we want to give you a resume so you can join us in praise
to God for His faithfulness!! We are so thankful for the Lord's many blessings
in the churches.There have been over 1350 souls saved and several presented for
baptism.We thank God for you and deeply appreciate your faithful prayer and
financial support for the work in Malawi.
We
praise God for the Bible Institute students and their involvement in the
ministry. Things were really busy these two months with women conference,youth
camp and Jesus film ministry and all the preparations for the Bible Institute
graduation.They worked hard helping us to get everything ready for the main
event on October 28.We planned to have it on 21 October but suddenly something
happened beyond our control therefore we rescheduled it to 28th October.
We had
a great graduation with 23 graduating.Graduation day started with a graduate preaching,speeches,special
music included Thondoya choir from one of the area churches and our own school
choirI was a keynote speaker, I preached a tremendous challenge to our grads
and congregation.
During
the speeches one of the graduate,Peterson Clement had something to say,
'Attending Bread of Life Bible Institute gave me a solid foundation to base all
of my other upon,whether it is work,relationship,study,or everything in
between.When life becomes difficult the Word of God is unchanging and unfailing.Learning
how to apply His word to my life gave me a path to follow and promises to
encourage,strengthen and rely on each other.Pray for Peterson he has started a
new work 8 miles away from his village.He is praying for the bicycle (about
$90) to help his mobility from and to the new church.
How do
you put into word the importance of being grounded in your faith and watching
young people chose the same path? It is a privilege and an amazing journey to
watch those grow and change as they get into the word.This is a powerful and
something that is indescribable.It is my prayer that the message of hope in
Christ and the joy found in Him would impact others through this graduates and
my life.There is nothing more freeing and fulfilling than resting in the resurrection
power of Jesus everyday and living through the gift that He has give all for
His glory alone!
TWO
CHURCHES DESTROYED BY HIGH WINDS.
Mafuwa
baptist (Pastor Akimu's) church has been knocked over by heavy wind.As I am
reporting now they don't have a place for Sunday and mid week meetings.
A quick construction of the new building will require $3370. Please remember
them in your prayers.
Mtendere
church (Pastor John's) church,the roof completely blew off but the wall needs
minor maintenance because was not affected badly.It needs $950.Again remember
them in your prayers.
I am so
excited about what we can accomplish together.We are so aware of the need for
more workers in this ministry.Our hearts desire is for God to bring people to
join us.
The
project of changing a grass to tin roofing at Mpata church is progressing very
well.The smiling faces of the church members reveals the appreciation from down
their hearts to those who faithfully praying and supporting the ministry.We
really value your prayers and support.May almighty God bless you all.
Your Partners in Christ,
Pastor Joseph Maweta and the family.
( Isaiah 6:8)
I want to add a footnote
to Pastor Joseph’s letter.
What a blessing it is to
be part of the Lord’s work in Malawi. With 36 churches, a Bible instate
graduating 20 to 30 students each year, churches being planted sometimes
weekly, a Christian secondary school with 115 students, and soul winning and
evangelism daily, creates a financial need that continues to grow. We can
continue to help by being the financial arm and prayer arm for the work there.
Mafuwa
Baptist (Pastor Akimu's) church was on the list for a new roof. Now it needs to
be rebuilt, plus the roof: $3,370.00
Mtendere
church (Pastor John's) church, needs a new roof: $950.00
A bicycle
for Peterson so he can minister in the new work: $90.00
Lord, allow us to be the
footsteps that bring the Joy of the Lord to the people of Malawi.
If you desire to help with any of these needs,
you can give through:
footstepstojoy.org on the “partner with us” page under “get
involved”,
or you can mail a check to: Footsteps to Joy
145 Autumn View ct,
Fletcher, NC 28732
Thank you for being faithful to the Lord’s work
Harry
Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp
unto my feet, and a light unto my path
