Updated NOVEMBER 1, 2025
November 2025 Prayer Requests:
“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” – Luke 8:15
The Gogos working to improve their garden soil with the Mbeya compost fertilizer.
Thank you Lord . . .
For the provision of all the Community-Based Childhood Centers’ teaching and learning materials, kitchen utensils, maize, and soybeans to support the preschools’ feeding programs, each item is a blessing toward nurturing young lives.
For Ezekiel Banda’s appointment as a government primary school teacher. We thank God for the time he faithfully served as a caregiver at Thowolo 1 CBCC. His transition marks a new chapter of his service and impact in children’s lives.
For the successful procurement and safe delivery of fertilizer for the production of Mbeya organic fertilizer by the gogos.
For the successful completion of the Why Wait? Secondary School Curriculum Review Project. The review phase is now complete, and preparations for printing are underway.
For all, Why Wait? Biblical Life Skills teachers and students who have resumed school after a long break, stepping forward with renewed energy and purpose.
For the resumption of Bible Mailbox Club meetings in schools across Zomba, reigniting discipleship and spiritual growth among primary school students in after-school clubs.
For the dedicated volunteers and staff members serving children at SAFE Haven. They are a true treasure to the children, offering compassion, guidance, and a living example of God’s love in action.
For the powerful three-day crusade organized by Gannet Chidule, an ex-inmate from prison. The outreach was a testimony of his transformation. Pray for those who surrendered their lives to Jesus. May they grow into mature disciples through ongoing fellowship and discipleship.
We continue to give thanks for all SAFE prayer partners and ministry supporters. Their dedication and intercession make this work possible. God is using them mightily for His purposes.
Praying for. . .
Pray for the ongoing process of making Mbeya organic fertilizer with gogo groups across all the SAFE communities. May God bless their hands with strength, wisdom, and unity as they work together to promote sustainable farming and community resilience. Pray that this initiative continues to bear fruit physically, spiritually, and economically, empowering families and nourishing the land.
Pray for favorable rains this upcoming growing season. Ask God to send timely, gentle rains that will nourish the land and lead to a bountiful harvest for the Gogos. Especially remember the two village communities in Nkhata Bay that are prone to flooding, and pray for divine protection.
Pray for God’s protection over all CBCC children, shielding them from harm, abuse, and exploitation. Pray that each child grows in wisdom, knowledge, and godly character, guided by the Holy Spirit and supported by caring mentors.
Pray for all gogos, caregivers, cooks, and storytellers who faithfully serve in our communities. Pray for strength, good health, and divine wisdom as they invest in the lives of children and families. Pray for Susan Munthali as she takes on a caregiver role at Thowolo 1 CBCC. God grant her wisdom, compassion, and strength in this new role. Pray for a new storyteller to replace Susan’s previous position.
Pray for the Chiefs’ Evangelism Trainings taking place in the northern region. Ask the Lord to bless each session with clarity, anointing, and lasting impact. May hearts be stirred, lives transformed, and entire communities awakened to the truth and hope of the Gospel through the leadership of these influential chiefs.
Pray for the SAFE Why Wait? leadership team (Cathy, Aaron, and Atukuzwe), who have traveled to the northern region to monitor school activities from October 27 to November 8. Pray that God grants them safety, wisdom, and fruitful engagement with teachers and students throughout their journey.
Pray for all the Why Wait? teachers that they continue to serve with passion and purpose in their schools. This is a ministry entrusted to them by God. May they be strengthened, encouraged, and guided as they influence students’ lives.
Pray for the good health and well-being of every child participating in SAFE Haven activities, that they may thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually under God’s care.
Pray for all Bible Mailbox Club members and the teachers who lead these after-school clubs. Pray especially for Mailbox Club members who come from Muslim backgrounds and their families.
Pray for all those who surrendered their lives to Jesus during the recent three-day crusade in Thyolo. May their faith be rooted and strengthened, and may they grow into mature disciples through ongoing fellowship and discipleship.
Continued Prayers . . .
Pray for the gogos in Kachindamoto and our northern village communities, whose harvests were poor.
Pray for our nation of Malawi as we enter a new era of leadership. May peace prevail and may God prosper our land, our leaders, and our communities according to His divine purpose.
Pray for the development plans for Likangala Park and SAFE Haven. We believe that God has wonderful plans for the children of Zomba City, and we ask for His favor throughout the project.
Pray for the SAFE staff and their families in Malawi…
Praying for the health and safety of our SAFE staff and volunteers who faithfully teach, love, and serve the young and old in Jesus’ name in the villages, schools, prisons, and at SAFE Haven.
Benjamin Khoswe, Executive Director and Director of Finance
Mary Phiri, Community Development Director
Precious Ntibula, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Catherine Cheonga, Why Wait? National Coordinator
Atukuzwe Nghlovu, Why Wait? Officer
Lameck Kananji, Evangelism & Discipleship Officer
Aaron Gondwe, Education, Evangelism & Discipleship Manager
Brenda Lisimba, Community Development Officer (Southern Village Communities)
Michael Mvundula Khumalo, Community Development Officer (Kachindamoto)
Timaleni Biswick, Finance and Administration Manager (acting)
Sydney Kapindu, Driver/ Mechanic Logistics Officer
Gloria Gama, Community Development Officer (Northern Village Communities)
Camilla Simango, SAFE Haven Officer
Prayer isn't the only thing we can do, but prayer is the most important thing we can do!