For the first time, we are going to the country known as “the warm heart of Africa.” Malawi is a densely populated, agricultural nation known for its warmth and friendliness. We sensed the Lord leading us to do a Malawi Outreach when a congregational leader in Zimbabwe, whose home country is Malawi, returned and planted two thriving congregations there. We believe there is great potential for the Good News of Yeshua (Jesus) among this large Lemba population.
Malawi is considered a Christian nation, but other spiritual roots are contrary to the Gospel, and Islam is making concerning inroads. There is also significant and widespread poverty as well as great need. We are aware of the challenges and opportunities, and we hope that you will cover us in much-needed prayer.
Please join us in prayer in the following ways:
- Use these detailed, day-by-day Prayer Points to prayerfully follow the daily needs throughout the Outreach
- Commit to a specific time slot to pray for us from home during the Outreach. SIGN UP on our Prayer Schedule, referring to the dates below
Prayer Points for this Outreach in a New Location in a New Nation
Malawi, August 14–24
Before the Outreach
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert a highway for our God’” (Isaiah 40:3 NKJV).
Wednesday, August 6–Wednesday, August 13
- All preparations to be fully in place, such as VISAS, site readiness, team unity, and community relationships
- Safe advance transport of medical, pharmaceutical, and other supplies. Due to the remote and rural location of this Outreach, it is critical that we procure this ahead of time
- Protection, health, safety, and favor as our team and partners prepare and travel
- Spiritual forces of darkness to flee, making way for the King of Glory to come with salvation, healing, and deliverance as the Lord prepares the spiritual atmosphere and hearts to receive Him
Thursday, August 14
- Safe and on-time arrivals of all Outreach team members, partners, and luggage
- Safety for workers, participants, vehicles, and supplies while being transported, as well as during and after the Outreach
- Each participant to lay aside their own thoughts of what the week will look like, and seek the Lord for how He plans to use them
- Quick adjustment to the new surroundings, food, and time zone
- Sensitivity for our leaders and team in navigating the culture of a new nation
- Efficient Clinic set-up, which will extend the utility of the small clinic building by using tents
Friday, August 15
- Unity and fellowship to be established and grow as the team and partners come together
- A clear and inspiring welcome meeting
- A wonderful night’s sleep in preparation for an active week
- Deep, lasting trust and favor from local officials and the community
Saturday, August 16
- A meaningful Shabbat that will bring shalom and orient everyone’s hearts for the week
- Successful, clear, and anointed Clinic and Spiritual Care Ministry Orientations
- God’s angel armies to push back the forces of darkness, enabling the seeds of the Good News to go deep into good soil and bear lasting fruit throughout the week and beyond
- Good rest and health throughout the week and protection against any illness or harm
During the Outreach
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free” (Luke 4:18).
Sunday, August 17
- The Lord to hand-pick the local workers who will work alongside us in unity; may they also be touched by the Lord themselves
- A sense of anticipation, hope, and trust in the Lord as the Clinic opens today
- May the community not only hear about the Outreach but come in large numbers, starting today and continuing through the week; may there be no delay in attendance
- The Lord to powerfully stand in the gap between what we are able to provide and what the incredible need is in this impoverished area
- Profound care and wisdom regarding any local factors that we may need to navigate
Monday, August 18
- The Lord to powerfully use the very small number of Outreach Partners on this trip
- The Lord to bring us more outreach partners on future outreaches — this is an ongoing prayer request
- The entire Outreach to go smoothly and be effective in treating bodies and transforming lives through the Good News of Yeshua
Tuesday, August 19
- The Spiritual Care Ministry to be busy throughout the week with healings, deliverances, and salvations as the Lord moves in power through His Word and the Holy Spirit
- Spiritual anointing and physical stamina for those ministering in that area, including leaders from Zimbabwe congregations, international Outreach Partners, and one of our US staff rabbis
- The Living Waters program to be successful in bringing clean water, health, and news of Yeshua, THE Source of Living Water
Wednesday, August 20
- The medical professionals to give valuable, productive care and for healing to take place, including supernaturally as a testimony of His power and love
- Worship times, led by a Malawi Lemba choir, and the prayer times to bring great joy and refreshment, permeating the spiritual atmosphere with light and life
- Breakthrough among people who are captive to witchcraft, ancestor worship, and false ideologies
- The ability to bless the community with a borehole, giving people access to water without high prices
Thursday, August 21
- As the Outreach winds down, may those in greatest need of medical or spiritual care either be seen or spontaneously healed
- Safety as the Outreach tents and equipment are taken down and packed up
- Calm to prevail as our staff pays the local workers. May they leave not only with a financial benefit, but more importantly, great spiritual blessings because of being exposed to the Good News and the ministry of the Holy Spirit
After the Outreach
“In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of [Messiah] Jesus” (Philippians 1:4–6).
Friday, August 22
- A sacred and welcome Shabbat at the end of a week of ministering out of love
- Joyous and inspiring testimonies as each participant reflects and shares on all the Lord has done during the week
- May each one sense the Lord saying to them, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
Saturday, August 23
- The Outreach to profoundly bless Jewish people of this community in Malawi, and that they receive it as evidence that the Lord sees and values them
- May they also have an enlarged sense of the significance of their Jewish identity and live it out with intention
- An ongoing strong and positive relationship between Jewish Voice Ministries and the local authorities and community in Malawi, and among the Lemba people
Sunday, August 24 and beyond
- Safe travels home, including on the rough roads, and a special outpouring of grace for everyone who served by honoring the Lord and loving the community through this Outreach
- Effective and timely follow-up to all who want to hear more about Yeshua
- The Lord to continue developing and establishing healthy congregations here and throughout Malawi
Let’s Pray
Lord, we are so privileged to once again break new ground in a nation that is new to us, but not new to You. You know and love the Jewish people of Malawi, and You created them to know and worship You! Use us to bring them the Good News of Yeshua, their Jewish Messiah, and to offer care in His Name. May the Light of the Gospel bring hope and help to them and their neighbors. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.
