Malawi Update - Rector's Rambling for August 5, 2018

One of the ongoing ministries of St. John’s is the support of the Church in Malawi, Central Africa.  Bishop Jackson Biggers, the retired diocesan of the diocese of Northern Malawi is a long time friend of St. John’s, and we treasure our memories of his many visits with us.

Recently, Fr. Bedford had a chance to speak on the phone with the good bishop, and relayed this note to be published:

Bishop Jackson Biggers sends thanks for our latest donation to the secondary school in Malawi.  Designated gifts and the open offerings on the first Sunday of each month add up!  Bishop Biggers tells Father Bedford that a new 5-year plan is being developed by the school that will provide needed direction and also encourage supporters, such as St John’s, to greater involvement.  Our U.S. Dollars have “multiplier” buying power when converted into Malawi dollars.  Father Bedford hopes our latest gift of $1600 will allow work to begin again on the science labs, which had been suspended due to lack of funds.  Please remember to support the church in Malawi with a loose cash donation on the first Sunday of the month.

 I too would encourage you to be generous of your continued support of the Church in Malawi.

Worldwide, there are more Anglicans (our international communion) in Africa than in the US, Canada, or England.  In many ways the Church in Africa, through her hardship and even martyrdom, has flourished in the faith!