July 11, 2209

Malawi team reports “marvelous” experiences

A team of four American women is in Malawi now (July 2-16), working with other Christians working with the indigenous church there to evangelize new areas and plant new churches, reports Jeff Hawkins of HIM Africa, a partner ministry of Hope Builders International (HBI).

 The visit began with their flight to Johannesburg, South Africa, where they were treated to the film “Faith like Potatoes.”

This documentary tells the story of Angus Buchan, a South African farmer who challenged other farmers to trust God rather than the weathermen. In faith, he planted potatoes and reaped a bountiful harvest which he was able to sell at a premium price… since most farmers—following the advice of meteorologists—chose not to plant that season. The money he earned was used to begin prayer groups all over the country. Angus became a speaker, invited by state agricultural committees to share his story of faith.

Since arriving in Malawi, reports have been trickling in (due to bad cell phone connections), but what has been reported is encouraging.

“We have had three marvelous days in the villages, meeting new people and ‘harassing’ old acquaintances,” report the group, according to Johan Gous, HBI’s Africa director. “I cannot wait to get home to share with them what we have seen and experienced.”

Gous says all the missionaries are healthy and “enjoying the African winter sun.”

Food is being provided by Stephen Loots, president of Harvesters International Ministries.

“Pray for their health, finances, safety and most of all success in winning souls, building up believers, planting churches and in it all glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ,” says Hawkins. “May the Lord Holy Spirit fill them and prepare the villages for the precious GOOD NEWS of salvation from sin and eternal life in Christ.”