September 2005 Southern Malawi Ministry Centre Update

“Life in Bangula makes the line between life and ministry much less obvious, if there should be a line at all. Life is full of opportunities for blessing those around us, whether by welcoming people into our home, or by preaching a message about the incredible gift we have in Jesus, or by listening to an old lady tell us about her struggles to find grass to repair her roof before the rains come. Ministry comes in all shapes in Malawi, among the poorest of the poor. We recently completed the construction of two children's homes and have just welcomed our first orphan and expect more right away. We were able to give food support to 3,000 families this month. Our first third year class has just begun, so the teaching schedule will fill up. Churches continue to sprout up, and then grow. All are longing for a visit, and for teaching. Meanwhile much of Malawi is in the midst of a food crisis, with maize prices very high. Jesus is the ‘bread of life’ and he will meet the need.”

[1,200 people (widows, orphans, cirppled, blind and elderly) patiently wait for food at Iris' monthly food distribution day, Bangula, Malawi]