Updated JULY 1, 2025
July 2025 Prayer Requests:
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” --Romans 1:16
Some of the students who participated in recording the Why Wait? radio program now airing on CHANCO Community Radio
Thank you Lord . . .
For the Why Wait? radio program now airing on CHANCO Community Radio, reaching even more young minds and hearts with vital Biblical life-skills lessons.
For the successful five-day refresher training for 30 teachers of Bible Mailbox Clubs in the public schools, June 16-20. These teachers minister the Gospel to their pupils in their respective schools, helping them to grow spiritually. These teachers play a big role in molding the lives of their pupils.
For student leaders who are stepping up to organize Bible Mailbox Club meetings when teachers are unavailable, this is a true sign of servant leadership.
For the successful delivery of feeding supplies and teaching and learning materials to all the CBCCs (preschools) in the North.
For healing Gloria Gama, SAFE’s Northern Region Community Development Officer, who was hospitalized with severe malaria. She has now fully recovered and been discharged.
For the successful 2025 Standard 8 Primary School Leaving Examinations, enabling many of our Christian students to qualify for secondary school.
For the life of every child at SAFE Haven. Each one is a treasured gift, not just to their families but also to the SAFE Haven community.
For God’s protection during the Northern Region, Why Wait? monitoring trip. His presence was evident in the lives of both teachers and students.
For the recent repairs and improvements at SAFE Haven. Additionally, we thank God for the dedicated volunteers who make year-round work at SAFE Haven possible. Also, for the availability of Bibles, play and cleaning materials, and other valuable supplies.
For the expansion of the Why Wait? program to Chikumba Primary School in Chintheche—marking an exciting new chapter for this area.
For all 38 girls who progressed from Form 3 to Form 4 at Mtakataka Secondary School, who will prepare to sit for the Malawi School Certificate of Education exams next year. There have been no dropouts due to early marriage or early pregnancy—a powerful testimony to the influence of the Why Wait? program.
For God’s faithful provision, enabling us to serve others to the glory of His name, and for His unfailing love and mercy. He remains our Rock and our Savior.
Ongoing praise for the faithful SAFE/Gogo groups, churches, and supporters who pray for the SAFE ministries in Malawi and give to support SAFE's mission to change lives in vulnerable communities as they share God's love and truth in words and action.
Praying for. . .
Pray for the Kachindamoto Gogos to be strengthened and comforted as they care for one another during this difficult time of a poor harvest, and for the youth of Kachindamoto to be protected from negative influences and guided with wisdom and hope.
Pray for the spiritual growth, protection, and well-being of the young children at all the CBCCs. Ask God to bless their education and relationships.
Pray for the successful construction of new pit latrines at Simioni, Kondanani, and Kawiya Chiyambi CBCCs (preschools), as well as the ongoing maintenance of the Makungula CBCC.
Pray for wisdom and discernment for the selection of a new caregiver for Lisungu CBCC, following the passing of Peterson Mwase, the caregiver who went to be with the Lord.
Pray that thousands of young people will hear the Why Wait? lessons, recorded in school classrooms and now broadcast on Chanco Community Radio.
Pray for all students learning ‘Why Wait?’ in schools that they may be brought to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and transformed by the Holy Spirit through the lessons from God’s word.
Please pray for all Form 4 (senior) students involved in the SAFE Haven and Why Wait? programs as they take their national exams, which begin on July 1. May the Holy Spirit guide their minds and help them recall their lessons clearly. May the Lord grant them good health and peace during this critical time.
Pray that the Evangelism and Discipleship teams in village communities are filled with boldness from the Holy Spirit to continue sharing the Gospel and equipping others.
Pray that the trained village chiefs remain steadfast and faithful as they lead and serve their communities in Jesus’ name.
Pray for Mailbox Club members from Muslim backgrounds—that the Lord would protect, guide, and draw them and their families to His light. And for all the children to continue growing deeper in their faith and relationship with God.
Pray for salvation among inmates in all five prisons, particularly at Mpsyupsyu and Chilwa Reformatory Centre, as the ministry to them continues.
Continued Prayers . . .
Pray for the gogos in Kachindamoto and our northern village communities whose harvests were poor. Pray that their need for food will be met as we seek the Lord and His best plan to meet their needs.
Pray for the upcoming general elections in Malawi on September 16, 2025. Pray for a peaceful, free, and fair electoral process. Pray that politicians prioritize the welfare of the people they serve, and for wisdom, peace, and integrity to prevail among Malawi's leaders and citizens throughout the election season.
Pray for the SAFE staff and their families in Malawi…
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)
Symon Harawa, SAFE Haven Officer
Prayer isn't the only thing we can do, but prayer is the most important thing we can do!