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February 20, 2019February 19, 2019

T.E.E.-ing Up Students for Success

The very first class of T.E.E. students in Zambia (L-R): Emanuel Mhlanga, Benford Kawiliza, Gideon Mbwisa, Timothy Tonga, Joshua Tonga, Missionary E H Wendland. Benford Kawiliza graduated from the first class of Seminary students 50 years ago

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Tim. 2:15

In many places, the pastors of the LCCA are the most educated men in their locales. People living in rural communities attend primary school but most leave secondary school before receiving their diploma. Churches offer Sunday School for children and Confirmation Instruction for Adults who want to become members, but it is difficult for pastors to conduct advanced Bible Classes because each pastor is responsible for 3-6 congregations.

February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

Walira Mvula, Walira Matope

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1-3)

There is a Chewa proverb, “Walira mvula, walira matope” (he who cries for rain, cries for mud). In a place where no rain falls from May to October, the beginning of the rainy season means new life and a fresh crop of food. Malawian farmers view rain as one of God’s greatest blessings; however, the rainy season presents a significant challenge for city planners trying to manage the flow of water through heavily populated urban areas.

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Digital Bookmobile

L-R: Pastors Matope, Chipembere and Petro serve churches located in rural areas of Malawi

Imagine for a moment that when you switched on your 52” flatscreen last Sunday to watch the Super Bowl, the screen remained blank. As your frantic calls to your cable provider meet a busy signal, now imagine steam coming out of your ears. You are missing out on the biggest sporting event of the year – not to mention the commercials, the halftime show, and the always entertaining commentary by Jim Nantz and Tony Romo.