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Newsletter from Martin and Marian November 2008
Our dear friends. Greetings and love to you all, we are writing this from the UK. Our last letter to you catalogued some of the 'disasters' which have befallen us this year and we asked you to pray about our future in Malawi. Here is how things panned out :- 09/11/2008
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Harvery's October Prayer Letter
Dear Friends, After a very busy summer period, things have settled down with us here and I am finally able to send out a long overdue prayer letter! There have been a number of changes in our work that are now established, the prime one being me taking on a full-time teaching position at a local international school as Year 3 teacher and Deputy Head. 30/10/2008
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Report on August visit to Malawi - Miles and Liz Thomas - See also under Projects
It was such a joy for us to spend 5 weeks in Malawi during the month of August. We really enjoyed being part of the 2008 New Life conference alongside Martin and Marian, Phil and Fi and a group from Epsom with our old friends Neil and Sue Dunlop. 30/09/2008
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The Latest Projects
Report on August visit to Malawi - Miles and Liz Thomas
It was such a joy for us to spend 5 weeks in Malawi during the month of August. We really enjoyed being part of the 2008 New Life conference alongside Martin and Marian, Phil and Fi and a group from Epsom with our old friends Neil and Sue Dunlop.
It was such a joy for us to spend 5 weeks in Malawi during the month of August. We really enjoyed being part of the 2008 New Life conference alongside Martin and Marian, Phil and Fi and a group from Epsom with our old friends Neil and Sue Dunlop.
Team Trip Report 2006
Team Trip Report 2006 We have recently returned from a team trip to Malawi and were so impressed by what God is doing there that we wanted to write and share them with you.
Team Trip Report 2006 We have recently returned from a team trip to Malawi and were so impressed by what God is doing there that we wanted to write and share them with you.
Pig Pals: A new partnership
'Pig Pals' emerged from our desire to increase partnership between our Malawian brothers and sisters and supporters of Chisomo Trust from outside of Malawi.
'Pig Pals' emerged from our desire to increase partnership between our Malawian brothers and sisters and supporters of Chisomo Trust from outside of Malawi.
New Life Church, children and youth club: an update
The New Life Children's and Youth Clubs continue to run once weekly, and appear to be very much the highlight of the week for those who attend.
The New Life Children's and Youth Clubs continue to run once weekly, and appear to be very much the highlight of the week for those who attend.
The New Life Church & Rock Springs Bible-Teaching Programme an update
Our village based Bible training programme; TEE (Theological Education by Extension) continues to provide a solid Biblical foundation for the teaching of church pastors in more remote locations.
Our village based Bible training programme; TEE (Theological Education by Extension) continues to provide a solid Biblical foundation for the teaching of church pastors in more remote locations.
Trailblazers football ministry update
In July 2006 we welcomed a team of very enthusiastic Christian footballers from both the UK and various African countries.
In July 2006 we welcomed a team of very enthusiastic Christian footballers from both the UK and various African countries.
Bible School Brought to the Village, TEE project after one year
The introduction of the TEE (Theological Education By Extension ) programme for both New Life and Rock Springs Baptist Churches is in response to the recognition of the need for more systematic Bible teaching in addition to the regular preaching and teaching within the church.
The introduction of the TEE (Theological Education By Extension ) programme for both New Life and Rock Springs Baptist Churches is in response to the recognition of the need for more systematic Bible teaching in addition to the regular preaching and teaching within the church.
Literally Building the Church
Over the years the missionaries here have been involved with many building projects beginning with the construction of the Church Clinic wards and houses at New Life Church in the early 1990's. These continue to be a practical expression of our love in Christ to the people within the two Church groups. In many parts of Africa there is generally very little maintenance of buildings and resources.
Over the years the missionaries here have been involved with many building projects beginning with the construction of the Church Clinic wards and houses at New Life Church in the early 1990's. These continue to be a practical expression of our love in Christ to the people within the two Church groups. In many parts of Africa there is generally very little maintenance of buildings and resources.
John 8 In Action - HIV/AIDs Project
Malawi is one of the African countries with the highest HIV prevalence rate in Africa. The rate put at 16.4%, is alarming compared to sub-Saharan Africa where the average adult prevalence rate is at 8.4%.
Malawi is one of the African countries with the highest HIV prevalence rate in Africa. The rate put at 16.4%, is alarming compared to sub-Saharan Africa where the average adult prevalence rate is at 8.4%.
Card making and the children's work
Since arriving in Malawi, Phil and Fiona have set about making hand made cards to sell in Malawi and back in the UK.
Since arriving in Malawi, Phil and Fiona have set about making hand made cards to sell in Malawi and back in the UK.
Experiences of a Gap Year Student
Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew ch 11 vs. 28-30). From living in Malawi for six months starting at the latter part of 2003, from my time here this year, and from talking to missionaries and members of Chisomo trust, this is a segment of the scriptures that comes as regular comfort for those living and working, doing God's will here in Malawi.
Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Matthew ch 11 vs. 28-30). From living in Malawi for six months starting at the latter part of 2003, from my time here this year, and from talking to missionaries and members of Chisomo trust, this is a segment of the scriptures that comes as regular comfort for those living and working, doing God's will here in Malawi.
Working with the younger generation
"One of our personal desires ever since first visiting this country was to reach out to the young people. Youngsters in Malawi do not have it easy, they are barely able to go through adolescence before the harsh realities of poverty; HIV/Aids and unemployment often force children to face the problems of adulthood prematurely." - Phil Harvey
"One of our personal desires ever since first visiting this country was to reach out to the young people. Youngsters in Malawi do not have it easy, they are barely able to go through adolescence before the harsh realities of poverty; HIV/Aids and unemployment often force children to face the problems of adulthood prematurely." - Phil Harvey
New Life Church Clinic
Back in the early 1990's it was decided by Dr Miles Thomas, and his wife, Liz to attach a clinic to the New Life Church.
Back in the early 1990's it was decided by Dr Miles Thomas, and his wife, Liz to attach a clinic to the New Life Church.
Weekly Women's Fellowship
Every Tuesday morning Marian Williams opens up her home in Bvumwe to the wives of the local leaders of New Life Churches. A total of 9 in all, some walk from the nearest village while others take the minibus form further a field.
Every Tuesday morning Marian Williams opens up her home in Bvumwe to the wives of the local leaders of New Life Churches. A total of 9 in all, some walk from the nearest village while others take the minibus form further a field.
Ministering to District Pastors-The Backbone of the Work
"For many years I have been meeting with the senior pastors of New Life Church every month for teaching, fellowship, food and church business." - Martin Williams
"For many years I have been meeting with the senior pastors of New Life Church every month for teaching, fellowship, food and church business." - Martin Williams
