Here’s the latest from Karis and Steve. Please remember them in your prayers and take a few minutes to call or write to encourage them - it’s hard work. Here’s the letter and below are instructions on how to contact them.

karisDear Friends,

Greetings from Malawi. Many of you probably remember our emails asking you to pray for rain in Malawi! God gave us a great rainy season. As the rains are coming to an end, I am reminded of God’s mercy on this country. People in our area have been harvesting their crops and of course there is actually drinking water.

Stephen began teaching at the Bible School last week. He is excited about this new group who seem to really have a desire to study the Bible. He has been going back in the evenings to answer questions that come up during class. Most of these men have had very little Biblical teaching.

Brennan and I spent almost 2 1/2 weeks in Johannesburg, SA in March. Due to the heat I have felt quite sick the past year, so I went to have medical tests. They were hoping to rule anything out that might be causing my stomach problems. Nothing showed up in the tests, so the doctors are starting to agree that heat does affect me. We have been blessed with cooler weather this month. I am beginning to feel better.

Brennan our 8 month old bundle of energy is doing very well. Going through all those typical phases: chewing on everything in sight, crawling and fitting in to small unusual places, reaching objects in “impossible” high up places, and of course with each new skill making his parents think he is such a bright little man.

We are so grateful for each of you! Thank you for praying

Praises:
Praise HIM for the rain!
Praise HIM for providing food to these needy people.
Praise HIM for the opportunities we have to witness to those around us.

Pray:
Pray for Stephen as he continues to teach at Bible School this week Pray for these students that the Holy Spirit will reveal truth in their lives.
Pray for continued good health and protection from malaria for all of us.
Pray for Collins who just lost his second sister to Aids. We have been sharing the gospel with him as he is being faced with where he will spend eternity.

With love and gratitude,

Karis, Stephen, and Brennan

email: skward@malawi.net
phone: 011-265-1-466-386

Here’s an inexpensive way to call:

dial the local access number: 410-2013
Call Nobels, the African carrier: 653-640-8669
then dial the Ward’s number: 011-265-1-466-386