Since Alan is currently in Malawi, we are providing excerpts from his weekly report as soon as available in lieu of his normal articles we publish on Saturdays …
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Introduction: The scheduling problems we faced last week have continued. Even though we learned our lesson in Mchinji and called the churches in Kasungu in advance, they had already scheduled something for the weekend, and did not want to add another meeting. This left us with an empty week, which we quickly filled with other opportunities. We have already called the remaining churches so there shouldn’t be any more problems.
So far there have only been a few issues while traveling. A few times we needed to avoid a car trying to pass and give them time to get back in their lane. I listened while all three of my translators related the accidents they had been. One had been in an accident where one person died but he was uninjured. The other two both had multiple fatalities and they both suffered broken bones in their back. This is one of the reasons I always drive. Many Malawi drivers are very inexperienced and I like to be in control if something happens.
Although the drought was even worse this year, they had one storm that brought so much rain the mosquitoes were far more numerous than usual. Thus it was a very bad year for malaria, and it is still common this late in May. Since I arrived both Chimkande and one of Billiatt’s daughters have contracted it. I am hoping to avoid it, but am very concerned since it is so prevalent.
I want to apologize for not sending any report on the drought relief we sent this year to alleviate the suffering fo the needy saints. I have met with the preachers who helped and we discussed the issues they faced and how we could improve the purchase and delivery of the maize and received a verbal report of the outcome, but have not yet received the actual figures.
I have been asked to preach on giving and Christian growth in several different congregations and wanted to give you a short summary of the points I make to them. . . .
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For more,
1) click on Malawi_2016_Report_2 (pdf) to display the full report
2) select the "more… > Malawi" menu item to see the report, associated pictures, and previous reports.
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Introduction: The scheduling problems we faced last week have continued. Even though we learned our lesson in Mchinji and called the churches in Kasungu in advance, they had already scheduled something for the weekend, and did not want to add another meeting. This left us with an empty week, which we quickly filled with other opportunities. We have already called the remaining churches so there shouldn’t be any more problems.
So far there have only been a few issues while traveling. A few times we needed to avoid a car trying to pass and give them time to get back in their lane. I listened while all three of my translators related the accidents they had been. One had been in an accident where one person died but he was uninjured. The other two both had multiple fatalities and they both suffered broken bones in their back. This is one of the reasons I always drive. Many Malawi drivers are very inexperienced and I like to be in control if something happens.
Although the drought was even worse this year, they had one storm that brought so much rain the mosquitoes were far more numerous than usual. Thus it was a very bad year for malaria, and it is still common this late in May. Since I arrived both Chimkande and one of Billiatt’s daughters have contracted it. I am hoping to avoid it, but am very concerned since it is so prevalent.
I want to apologize for not sending any report on the drought relief we sent this year to alleviate the suffering fo the needy saints. I have met with the preachers who helped and we discussed the issues they faced and how we could improve the purchase and delivery of the maize and received a verbal report of the outcome, but have not yet received the actual figures.
I have been asked to preach on giving and Christian growth in several different congregations and wanted to give you a short summary of the points I make to them. . . .
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For more,
1) click on Malawi_2016_Report_2 (pdf) to display the full report
2) select the "more… > Malawi" menu item to see the report, associated pictures, and previous reports.