Tuesday, June 28 2016 brought the Malawi Partnership of Hope Ministry Team an opportunity to celebrate the dedication of a borehole at Chimanazo Village and the close availability of fresh water for a village on fire for God.  Again we were welcomed with beautiful song, smiles and much hospitality.

Introductions, prayers and a brief message were shared in their current place of worship which is a 3-sided construction with a half-thatched roof and stick walls.  The small space was filled with well-mannered children and joyful brothers and sisters in Christ.

The festivities then  moved a short distance to the unveiling of the borehole.  As the ribbons were cut and the pump was primed, the group belted out an awesome African song, “Thank You God, Our King of Kings” as water clear water flowed.

Several of the village dignitaries and church leaders offered moving messages.  One of the Chieftans in particular shared that she had been frustrated with God as He had to know that her village needed clean water.  She thought the pastor was lying when he kept saying that if they kept faithful their prayers would be answered.  And of course today, we joined her in dancing and praising God for doing just that.

The Church Circuit leader asked us to continue to pray for them, specifically for improved transportation throughout the circuit, the building of the permanent church structure & nursery school, and that God continues to visit them often.

We are thankful for the leadership of Len and Angie who have traveled here before as well as for Noel who continues to do a great job of translating and explaining some of what we see around us.  Our chauffeur, Chifundo is the best!

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Julie Halfpop