Updated OCTOBER 1, 2024
October 2024 Prayer Requests:
“Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. – Psalm 126:5 (NLT)
Gogos preparing their Mbeya fertilizer
Thank you Lord . . .
For the successful process of procurement and delivery of fertilizer and other materials for making Mbeya fertilizer to all the gogo groups.
For the impactful handover ceremony of the thirty-six homes for the gogos. The invited district leaders spoke during the ceremony of SAFE’s generosity to the gogos. “If all the NGOs had a loving spirit for the elderly, as SAFE has demonstrated through the provision of housing units to the gogos, Malawi would have been transformed.” Thank you, Lord, for the evidence of Your love in action!
For keeping our caregivers, cooks, and volunteers safe during the third term break and for all returning to welcome over 2,500 preschoolers to SAFE’s CBCCs. Thank you, Lord, for new children enrolling in our preschools.
For the successful WHY Wait? teacher refresher training conducted in August in all three impact areas in the north, we specifically thank God for the impact and successful stories shared by the teachers and some children during the training period
For all children participating in the devotions, sports, art, and tutoring activities at SAFE Haven.
For all students who have shown interest in joining the STEPS program. SAFE Haven has a list of 13 students waiting to be taught English through Zoom tutorials, which are facilitated by tutors from the USA and Malawi.
For the 14 pupils from SAFE Haven who sat for their Primary School Leaving Certificate exams and had a 100% pass rate. 13 have been selected to attend various government public secondary schools. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the support they received from SAFE Haven.
For the 6 students from SAFE Haven who took the Junior Certificate Examinations and also achieved excellent results -- they all passed! Their success reflects their dedication to their studies, supported by the tutoring programs and access to the academic books available at SAFE Haven.
For Matias Liano who has passed his Malawi School Certificate of Examinations with 22 points. Matias has benefited from the SAFE bursary program throughout his secondary school studies at Umbwi Secondary School in Dedza District. He is university material.
For the Jesus Film show and open-air crusade that took place September 13 & 14, at Matandani Primary School. It was organized by the Kawiya Village Community Evangelism team.
For the Makungula evangelism team, which actively shares the good news of Jesus Christ in their Community. The team conducts a door-to-door outreach ministry every Monday.
For SAFE’s Prison Ministry, through which they are able to share God’s Love and Truth with the inmates.
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. . .
Continued prayers for God's protection and provision of food at home for the gogos during the upcoming "Hungry Time" when their saved maize runs low. Several districts in Southern and Central Malawi are in crisis now and will need humanitarian assistance.
Pray for the gogos to have success in making their Mbeya fertilizer in all SAFE communities. Pray for the smooth delivery of fertilizer this month to all the Gogo groups in the northern region.
Pray for the family of the late chairperson of Hangalawe (Luzi), Mr. Lyford Nkhoswe, who died in September in a road accident. Pray they find their comfort in the Lord. Pray for the community that has lost a dedicated and committed leader.
Pray for a successful process in procuring the additional teaching and learning materials for all 20 CBCCs.
Praying for parents to understand the benefits of sending their children to the CBCCs (preschools) and for the children to be protected from all forms of danger as they go to the CBCCs every day.
Pray for the Kachindamoto Crusade which will run from October 3-5 in Balala Village. Pray for God’s guidance and presence during the crusade and for people to receive Jesus as their Savior and follow Him.
Pray for the Why Wait? teachers to be dedicated to using their training to impact students’ lives. Pray for the students to have an open heart and mind to put into practice the knowledge they will acquire.
Pray for the transformation of all children coming to SAFE Haven. Pray for the staff as they plan Godcentered activities that will positively impact the youth.
Pray for the dedication of the 13 new STEPS students at SAFE Haven who are receiving English grammar instruction on Zoom to help them pass the national exam that determines acceptance into secondary school.
Pray for Chester Ntambo to continue growing in his faith as he is out of prison and ministering to his relatives about being rooted in Christ. Pray that God will provide for his family’s needs.
Pray for the Mailbox Club teachers and members who have been selected for different secondary schools. We pray that they join Christian clubs in their new schools and continue to grow in faith..
Ongoing Prayer Items . . .
Pray for Malawi because 23 out of 28 districts were hit by drought, destroying over 700,000 hectares of maize, the staple food. The poor will need food during the “hungry time,” which is starting early this year.
Pray for Rashid Cassim and his family, who are Muslims and have given their lives to Christ. The Makungula Evangelism team continues to follow up and encourage the family with the word of God.
Pray for God to direct the timing and people involved in SAFE Haven’s development plans. Zomba City Council accepted SAFE's proposal to develop the city land as part of SAFE Haven’s expansion to reach more kids for Christ.
Pray for Malawi as they prepare for their 2025 Tripartite Elections.
Pray for the SAFE staff and their families in Malawi…
Praying for 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)
Symon Harawa, SAFE Haven Officer