Flood Report From Pastor Julius

Update on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 2:54PM by Shirley Charlton

Dear Shirley and Jude.  Relief Flood Report.

I hope you are fine, talking about us here, we are all fine.

Sorry for the late response, its because we have a problem of electricity, we normally get power at night during these rainy seasons. So it’s hard for Internet cafeterias to open with blackouts.

Up to date, we are still receiving heavy rains.

So my work was very hard to be done because of the rains that have been coming for several consecutive days.

Now I am happy to report that I have given food to many people according to the directions of the District Commissioner for Nsanje . I as well apologize that I had not taken some of the important photos which I was giving clothes.

On the Hurts, I did not build any because the things that were required as a priority was the food and clothes and also because of the continuous rains, and that people are still being accommodated in the tents.

I did not join with others, I did this as an Eagle wings ministry. What I did is that I was only forming committees which I was working with.

Biston is fine, but he hasn’t given me any information regarding floods for him, but his area (Bangwe) was affected by the floods.

I am trying off course that I utilize all the funds for the floods victims only.

The people that I supported were mixed up not targeting the church. And that I went to the village.

I hope I have answered all the questions, if there are any other questions, please let me know and answer them.

By Now I have remained with Mk100,000.00 which I would like to distribute to others. I do hope it will be next week.

Finally, I would like to send our appreciation to the pastor of More Pack Baptist church for his support and all friends in Christ.

God bless you.

Pastor Julius

The Floods in Malawi

The story floods in Malawi has shaken the economy of the country and put the nation at silent.

It is like that because the economy of Malawi relies on Agriculture, so due to this type of floods people will have no food and money just because people in Malawi get money after selling their produce.

SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED

Education:  Most of the schools are closed due to the floods; some of the teachers have also lost their lives. Some school children also lost their lives.

In addition to that some schools have closed because the government wanted to accommodate the floods victims.

Health:

In part of Health Most of the health centres particularly in  the affected ares are also closed which makes some health centres to be conjested because of people from the affected ares.

Roads:

Some roads are blocked due to floods which also makes it difficult for the help to reach out to people in the affected areas.

Development:

All the development projects which were planned are now stopped with the floods, it is like that because the government is using a lot of money to assist the flood victims.

so we have lots of areas affected by the floods but I have just mentioned a few

Districts Affected By Floods.

almost all district affected by floods in Malawi,but there are major districts affected very seriously mainly Nsanje, Chikwawa, Zomba,part of Blantyre, Lilongwe, Salima, Phalombe.  

But out of these 7 districts, Nsanje is taken to be the first district being affected with floods just because the water coming from all the affected districts are ending in Nsanje District.

at the mean time 85 thousand people are displaced by floods.

NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO DIED

At the moment, 185 people died in Nsanje district alone, 35 people were from Nyachikadza and Ndamera, and 150 were from Nsanje North.

NUMBER OF FLOOD VICTIMS FROM NYACHIKADZA

About 45,000 people were displaced in Nyachikadza and it is about 900 affected with floods. 

REQUEST

ü Pray for the victims, some of them are Baptist member mainly from Bangula. The church has been taken away by water, and members houses are also gone with their properties.

ü Other church affected is Marka, their houses and properties are as well gone.

We thank God that among our members affected, we haven’t lost any life.  

But pray for the other families as well which have lost their beloved due to the floods.

Your brother in Christ

Julius Damson

Two children that are being rescued from the floods, after they had lost all parents and some relatives.

These are the tents which the victims are now being kept at Marka (Nyachikadza)

WHAT THE FIVE PASTORS ARE DOING by Shirley Charlton

Moni Tsalni Bwino

All of the Pastors we support plant new churches, follow up on new Christians, teach and preach. They go to Prisons to share clothes and soap, as well as the gospel. They also go to the hospitals in their areas and share their food with patients, as no food is provided in these two places. When people ask why they do this, they tell them about the love of Jesus. It is not unusual for 8 to 18 people to come to faith after the Pastors have visited these places. I know all of them are flat out keeping up with new believers.

They share the gospel. Every one of the five have been chosen with lots of recommendations and care that they follow the teachings and are Preachers. Apart from Hassan, who never finished his studies and has gone back to Bible College (Baptist) this year to finish. We have had people going over to Malawi and encouraging them and all the visitors have been impressed by the work they are doing.

Pastors also look after the widows in their villages, sometimes re-roofing the straw roofs of their huts, or buying seed for them. The seed alows them to support themselves by selling vegetables in the Markets.

Our Pastors adopt orphans into their already large families. They have all bought and distributed Bibles from the small amount they receive from us ($120 per month). Please bare in mind that all the Pastors go from village to village, sometimes walking for hours and most of the village Christians cannot read, not even in their tribal language. We supplied bicycles to the first three Pastors, but we have not had enough to give a bicycle to Biston or Kennedy yet.

All the Pastors come under their own Churches and are answerable to do the Lords work.

 the other problem here in Lilongwe is that on 2 January, 2015, we had heavy rains and wind. many houses were destroyed with that rains and some people affected are our members. So about the Bible's plans,you can do it later because people needs to be supported. We know that we will have so many problems to face this year and we need your prayers. What Mr. Julius said earlier on is very important because they will help us to do something to the people.

I have the pictures but because of power problems here, i just came to see if the bureaus are working. I will send them to you later to see what is happening. I am so happy because many people are drawing close to Jesus and they still need to be encouraged in all areas. I thank you even though i take some time to send messages but am currently free so i will send messages in time because i have more time. the busy i had about school, now am free. Thank you.My God bless you, all of you. 

We thank you for your consideration in all things. we are together. thank you.

Its me Stambuli

Pastor Steven September 2014

 

 Pastor Steve and his wife Pastor Kestinah Silungwe  at Lake in Muzu

Chat continued for a good time again. Mzuzu is where I live and so I am glad Leanne and Jim saw the city on their way to Chitimba.

I am so happy that I have put on the T shirt and decided so send a photo of the same we are praying for you and Juddy, Gil, Edd and all working for God in this on Eagle wings. Papalala za onigwala meaning wings open.  

Pastor Steven wearing "On the wings of an Eagle" t-shirt, designed by Shirley.

Jim and Leanne's Visit September 2014

G'day All

Just to let you know we were able to meet with all 5 Pastors yesterday, here in Kande Beach including Stevens' wife Christina. We had a gr together for 1 1/2 hours, and concluded with a time of prayer, we also shared about the work at Silkstone, and they said you have their prayer support.

Jim and Leanne