Updated OCTOBER 1, 2025

October 2025 Prayer Requests:

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” – Psalm 119:130

Thank you Lord . . .

• For the reopening of schools on September 22. This new term presents fresh opportunities to share the love of Christ and the message of hope with students and teachers in our public schools and SAFE preschools.

• For the Why Wait? Life Skills Curriculum review. We praise God for the ongoing review of the secondary school curriculum. May this process lead to a more enriching and transformative education system that equips students for both academic excellence and godly living.

• For the ongoing evangelism and discipleship efforts in Malawi’s prisons and SAFE village communities. May every heart touched by the Gospel be transformed, so that the light of Christ continues to spread.

• For God’s protection over our SAFE Staff. We praise God for His divine protection over all Safe Staff members, shielding them from harm and danger. He has been our refuge and strength, a constant presence in every circumstance.

• For the successful selection of a new caregiver for the preschool at Lisungu CBCC. We are deeply grateful to Mr. Orange Banda, who has been a steadfast supporter of preschool education for the children.

• For the 2 university student interns who have been assisting at SAFE Haven. Their commitment and support have been a tremendous blessing to the Junior and Senior kids coming for devotions, sports, and tutoring.

• We thank God for the growing number of children engaging in SAFE Haven activities. Their presence is a testament to the impact and relevance of our programs in nurturing young lives.

• For the peaceful transition of leadership in Malawi on September 16th. It was marked by the former president’s gracious concession and public congratulations to the newly elected president upon his return to office. In a world where such humility and unity are rare, we have witnessed the unmistakable hand of God at work in our nation. May this spirit of peace and cooperation continue to guide Malawi forward.

• We continue to thank God for all the prayer and financial partners of SAFE. Their faithful support makes this ministry possible, and we honor the Lord for using them as vessels for His divine purposes.

Praying for. . .

• Pray for all the gogos as they prepare for this year's Mbeya fertilizer making. May they be strengthened and encouraged as they mobilize the necessary ingredients of ash, maize bran, and manure.

• Pray for SAFE’s successful efforts to procure the necessary NPK and urea fertilizers so that the gogos can prepare the fertilizer mixture they need for planting their gardens when the rains begin.

• Pray for all Community-Based Childcare Centers (CBCCs) and the devoted cooks and caregivers caring for the children in this first term of the new school year. May the Lord pour His strength, wisdom, and joy upon them as they welcome children back into their care. Ask God to bless their efforts as they continue to nurture young lives with love, patience, and purpose.

• Pray for the little children in our CBCCs as they begin a new school term. May the Lord bless them abundantly -- granting them wisdom, understanding, and good health. May they excel in their studies and grow in faith, character, and purpose.

• Pray for the gogos, that Almighty God may provide for all their needs -- especially food during these challenging times. May He grant them good health, renewed strength, and enduring hope as they continue to care for their families and communities.

• Please pray for the upcoming Level 3 Evangelism and Discipleship trainings for local chiefs in October. These strategic sessions will be held in Hangalawe (Luzi), Kaulambwe (Chipayika), and Thowolo. Ask the Lord to prepare the hearts of all participants, that they may be equipped to lead with wisdom, spiritual authority, and a deep commitment to advancing the Gospel in their village communities.

• Pray for the ongoing Why Wait? Life Skills Secondary School Curriculum Review and Update. May God guide every step of the planning and implementation process, granting biblical wisdom and clarity to address the challenges students are currently facing.

• Pray for all Why Wait? teachers and students as schools re-opened on September 22. May God grant them renewed strength and a spirit of readiness to embrace the Truth of God’s Word for their lives. Ask for divine guidance and favor as they embark on a new term filled with opportunities to see changed lives.

• Pray for SAFE Haven and our new SAFE Haven Officer, Camilla Simango. Pray for the health and well-being of all the children, staff, and volunteers. May God’s protection, strength, and peace rest upon them daily as they serve and grow in His love.

• Pray for the salvation of inmates in all the prisons, including Mpsyupsyu and Chilwa Reformatory Centre. May the ongoing ministry bring light, healing, and lasting transformation to their lives. Pray for those who are waiting a very long time for their cases to even be heard.

• Pray for all Bible Mailbox Club members and the teachers who lead these after-school clubs. Ask the Lord to continue using these teachers as instruments of change, shaping the lives of students for His glory.

Continued Prayers . . .

• Pray for the three-day October crusade in Thyolo District. The crusade is organized by Gannet Chidule -- an ex-inmate from Mikuyu Prison who has now established a ministry in his home district. Pray for God’s anointing upon the event, for open hearts, and for lasting transformation in the village community.

• Pray for the newly elected president of Malawi, that he may lead the nation with humility, wisdom, and the fear of the Lord. Ask God to surround him with godly counsel, strengthen his resolve to pursue justice and righteousness, and guide every decision he makes for the good of the people. May his leadership be marked by integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to serving both God and the country.

• Pray for the outgoing president of Malawi, that he may find peace and strength in this season of transition. May he not feel defeated but instead be reminded that leadership is a calling and every chapter serves a purpose in God’s greater plan. Ask the Lord to renew his hope, guide his steps forward, and surround him with wisdom and grace. May he continue to serve the nation in new ways, trusting fully in God’s sovereignty and timing.

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

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