Day 4 & 5 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
Well the ladies have been EXTRA, extra busy in Malawi… with close to 600 children showing up each day for Bible classes and activities they have been busy trying to keep things running smoothly and in an organized fashion. So because of that I am going to add some extra words for them to the pictures they have sent over. We hope they will continue to write a blog approximately every other day but also find it important that the ladies prioritize their well-being as well.
Day 2 (Sunday) & 3 (Monday)
Sunday
On our way to church Sunday morning at the Mbulumbusi child care center compound, Bep picked up a family to give them a ride. The five seater car now held nine people, but by Malawian standards we could have still fit one or two more!
Day 1 - Saturday
Our driver James picked us up in the morning and brought us to the bank to exchange money and then to the store to buy groceries for the week. The Malawian currency is quite colorful. And, as the value of the Malawian Kwacha is much less than US or Canadian dollars, you get a very large stack when you exchange money. Due to the value difference, we also had to wrap our heads around spending hundreds on a bag of rice.
Our day(s!) of travel
After a few months of planning, we have finally arrived at our destination. We thank God for travelling mercies till so far. My sister, Wilma and I met the two other volunteers, Kendra and Kate at the airport on Thursday morning, and from there we took 3 flights from Toronto to Blantyre.
Leaving today...
A long awaited day for Wilma, Karin, Kate and Kendra (l to r).
Please pray for travelling mercies and a blessing on the work they hope to complete.
Cyclone Freddy - Assessments Received and Plan Developed
It has now been almost two weeks since Cyclone Freddy made landfall over Malawi. This tropical storm caused severe flooding and localized mudslides and landslides. A trail of destruction was left behind: damaged or obliterated homes, bridges and roads. Meanwhile, the death toll in Malawi has risen to more than 500 people and many are still missing.
Over the past few days, our team in Malawi conducted a damage assessment at all child care centres. Based on this, they developed a plan of action. We would like to take you through our considerations and approach with a few questions and answers.
Cyclone Freddy Updates
Wednesday’s Update on Cyclone Freddy
Our team in Malawi has provided us with their daily update again as to the extent of the damage occurred due to Cyclone Freddy. Our child care centre's senior staff have been able to provide more information to our management staff.
Prayer Day
Rainy Season 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗶 🌦 In Malawi, it is the middle of rainy season and that means most families are nervously anticipating a new harvest 🌽
As we were preparing this special Prayer Day blog post we received news of a Tropical Storm Warning from Malawi - this is worrisome for many, especially as the memories of the last Tropical Storm a couple years ago are still fresh in their minds.
Meet the David Livingstone Christian Academy
On Friday, February 3, there was a special takeover ceremony for the David Livingstone Christian Academy. Rev. Van der Bas has transferred back to Holland and he requested Timotheos Malawi to takeover the operation of the high school that he originally started when he felt the need for reformed Christian high school education.