December 2008 Southern Malawi Ministry Centre

"Iris Malawi has grown significantly in the last year. We have completed
our two primary school buildings, and a kitchen / dining room facility
that will serve both the bible school and the primary school, as well as
the many staff. With 50 children on site, 50 student pastors, and
many workers, there is a constant buzz of activity. A dormitory for
visitors is well under construction, as well as a house for Timothy and his family (one of our national leaders who is directing the bible school).

"The needs around us are acute, and we are constantly asked for help in providing houses for elderly ladies and their orphaned grandchildren, clothes, milk for malnourished babies, and school support. We have been encouraged recently by changes in our church on site. One grandmother brought a big sack of sweet potatoes. In a season where most people have only potatoes to eat, and even these are expensive in the market, this was a very generous gift. Someone else put some plastic roof sheeting in the offering. These are visible signs that love is growing. We are so grateful!"