Zikomo - Thanks

 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. - 2 Cor 4:15

Hello and Greetings to Everyone.

The above verse took on a more personal meaning after returning to Malawi. Why does God allow adversity in a work in which He is interested and will result in a blessing for people? I am convinced it is because God wants us to have more than just an answered prayer but a story.

 I returned to Malawi with money raised from work throughout the summer and donations given. The donations were given to finally complete the roof of the elementary school. The past 2 years have seen inflation reach 100% and the local currency lose more than half of its value. Thankfully even in spite of those challenges we have finally roofed the school, but not without a story.

After changing and depositing the donated funds, my local account was locked because of fear of fraud. The hoops needed to jump through just to withdraw the money and start buying supplies ranged from getting letters from our American missions organization to renewing our resident visa which usually is a 6 month process.

I made the short walk from the bank to the immigration office with butterflies in my stomach. Each entrance had 30 people bustling in front of it. How would I manage to enter? Amazingly, I was met by an immigration official who had graduated from our Bible College. He saw the discouragement on my face and asked, “Pr. Chris, it’s great to see you; what do you need?” After quickly explaining my predicament, he grabbed my hand and whisked me through the crowd into the office. He brought me straight to two other graduates that also work in immigration. Between the 3 of them, they managed to do in 30 minutes what usually takes 3 months. It was a modern day move of God. The following Monday we were buying supplies. Why did you allow that God? I really think it was to allow the former students an opportunity to help using their gifts.

The roof is now finished and we are working on the windows and doors for the classrooms. We are believing God for the school to be opened by April 2026. Amazingly the donations came from all around the country. Individuals, churches, and even sports talk radio listeners from around the country. We also had a great visit with the Church in Chipata with the Ntalasha Family.

We followed that up with a Leadership Seminar. God is good!