The Warm Heart of Africa

If I was to describe in one word my first thought of Africa Malawi it would have to be embracing!

On arrival to Blantyre Malawi I was taken back by the welcome we received , as we walked out we were greeted with beautiful choir of voices who were sing praises to God for our safe landing and arrival to do the service of God. Their generosity and love for God has been humbling!

Already in the short space of time being here, we have experienced how God has been at work in the heart of Africa through touring the local area, through the stories of people and seeing the progress of how far through the support of partnerships God has grown ministries and opening new doors for further work for His kingdom!

Whenever entering into a new culture you can prepare all you can in learning the ways of life and what to expect, however until you experience it first hand I don' think you can ever be fully prepared for what God has in store.

Already Amy and I have been able to meet with Abusa Joy and Abusa Dennis to organise the work they have for us to do. We have decided to do 4 days of school ministry in local surrounding high schools its still not fully clear what will take place however each session is 1 ½ to 2 hours long, we will be working alongside Joy working in with his program we may do talks, run games, sing songs etc.

We also decided to run one Sunday school training program on the 23^rd and on Sundays run a Youth Bible Study!

We had the opportunity to visit Obrus Orphanage yesterday, We walked into two classes older children and younger, the children sang song to us such as Jesus loves me, open shut them, head and shoulders. We were able to sit among the children as they sat and listened to a story about a kangaroo and the story of the Good Samaritan. The children were inquisitive about us, touching our hair and comparing skin colour.

We then had free play with them, they follow you everywhere and love to see themselves on camera.

I sat to feed some children before saying our goodbyes.

Later that afternoon we went back to Orbus to help with the Woman's Ministry. The ladies spoke no English however they were learning knitting and for the first time we taught them to do coiling with paper, each picked it up quickly and created some beautiful cards.

It all sounds so exciting and we cant wait to start this coming Monday. We would appreciate prayer as we interaction with the students, for insight to know what God would have us teach and for lasting partnership with the schools as we begin this new ministry.

Thanks for your continued prayers and support, 

God is truly at work here in Malawi 

Kylie and Amy