Could I please bring to your prayerful attention the present situation in Malawi, where very heavy rainfall over the past week has resulted in serious flash-flooding and loss of life. The government has declared a state of emergency in the Southern Region where we work extensively.
Many people have lost their homes and the government are reporting 48 fatalities country-wide, although unconfirmed reports received at the weekend from a friend in Zomba suggest 34 dead/missing there alone.
Some of our friends and colleagues have been directly affected to varying degrees. I have been told that Brother Goodson, with whom I travelled and laboured extensively last month, has completely lost his home, but I am still trying to confirm this.