The weary travelers!

Thank you all for your prayers for the weary travelers! Darcy Fullfords' trip took a lot longer. The flights to Alaska were delayed for days because of the volcano and the flights to North Dakota were delayed because of floods. Darcy was able to get some rest and relax for a couple of days in Seattle before continuing her trip.

Here are some long awaited pictures!

Yes, That is Peace! She sure is growing tall.
Fruit and vegetables for a week!

March 25th

The rain has been so heavy it has also affected the phones. Information is coming through on the string.
Sharon Goodman's container has been unloaded and she is feeling more at home. It is good to have your own personal items to feel home!

Yamakani (Blessings little brother) is taking medication for his ear infection.

Joy & Faith (Savannah's sisters) have decided not to have people call them by their Malawi names but insist they are Joy and Faith. They will let you know they don't know those other names. The little girls are Thanking God for their food and you hear them whispering how wonderful it is and the girls have been wondering about their brother. He is in the village and doesn't have this food and nice clothes. The Nguyen family of New York have sent a one time gift to purchase needs for Jameson. The Nguyen family have 11 children, most of them adopted and all have names beginning with "J". The Lord placed Jameson (Joy and Faith and Savannah's brother) on their heart.

Ida is doing well in her village. Thandie is getting messages from Ida and she sends her love.
Thank you for Your PRAYERS!!!!!

Wednesday March 18th

Sharon Goodman is so busy these days! The Bible Studies at Mapanga (Children's Home) are going great and since the children in Njuli have heard she is there also, the church is full of children. The word got out about Sharon and now the children are excited to see her come. Yesterday 16 children came forward and accepted Christ. I think I have heard more than one person from the states say I am not sure I will have anything to do! I said it also and now you see the People are so hungry for the news about Jesus and his word.
I understand Sharon is spending time with the clinic, re-organizing and see what is needed. We will post that in the future so those that are going to Malawi can add it to your suitcases. There are two girls needing medication and Sharon is keeping a watchful eye for them also.
Monday, I will have exciting news about someone! Be sure and watch!

News for March 13th

Chuck, Alinafe and Thandie

There are a couple of little girls in Florida that have been pen pals with Alinafe and she was happy to send them a picture because she had received a nice picture and letter from her pen pals.
Chuck was able to get online at the Fullford's home. It is rare for the land line to work, usually the cables are cut and stolen (copper) before they get to use the phone.
John Fullford and Chuck were doing repair work at the orphanage today. Sharon Goodman's stove wasn't working and now is up and running. Thandie has been waiting patiently for her Geyser (hot water tank) to be repaired. They were able to install it today.
Soon we will get to see the picture of the new wraps the ladies are happy to wear with the Good Samaritan logo.
Thank you for comments on the blog. Those in Malawi can see them also when they have internet!! Are you looking for news about something? Please let me know so I can get information about it.

Souls for the Lord

There is always an opportunity to tell someone about the Lord. Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
Henry, Chuck and Rackson visited 16 churches today to continue their survey!

Darcy Fullford

Please keep Darcy Fullford in your prayers today. She will be making traveling plans to come to the States for her Father's funeral in North Dakota.

Sharon Goodman news

Sharon was able to go into town today and get her visa stamped to be able to stay and get groceries. Chuck and Rackson gave her a tour of the area to be more familiar with her surroundings. Sharon is excited about the work and looking forward to doing so much more. Her daily mission is to help the children do better in their school work. Some of the children are needing more one on one time so the Lord sent the right person. In the next coming weeks Sharon will be implementing a plan to help teach the Pastors wives how to be a Pastor's wife. The Pastor's wives will gather from the area and meet at the Bible Way Njuli church for Bible study and lessons.

Saturday March 7th

This week has been full with visiting Good Samaritan churches in the region. The Pastors in Mozambique, that is some of them, were able to venture the overflowing river and crocs and were able to meet with Henry and Chuck. Earlier in the week they were able to manuever the roads and were able to meet with 19 churches. On Friday they had met with 50 Pastors and Henry was excited about the solutions to the needs for the Pastors to go on with the Lord's work.
Here are some of the questions being surveyed by the team.

1. What does the church look like (grass or physical building)

2. When was the church established?

3. How many members did the church start with?

4. How many members does it have now?

5. How is the Pastor paid/who supports the work?

6. Does the Pastor have a weekly bible study?

7. Are the members saved?

8. Have they been baptized?

9. Is the pastor teaching the following subjects:

a. Believers Baptism

b. Lords Supper

c. Tithing

d. Soul winning

e. Church as the Body of Christ

f. Family, youth relationship as taught in Bible

g. Service out side church

h. Eternal security

10. Do the members have bibles, songbooks or discipleship materials?

11. Is the pastor’s wife a help/does she know how?

12. What does the Pastor do for continuing education?

The Lady in the green is Madesta born 1979 died February 27th. Saved June 2008! Please pray for the family, the funeral was today and there were 600 people in her village. The funeral was well attended and the gospel was preached. Chuck tells me today The Lord is rejoicing! 300 came to know the Lord and Saviour! Madesta died from Malaria a very common problem during the rainy season. The rainy season will not end till the end of March.
The churches in Mozambique will possibly not be visited this time because Lake Malawi water level is to high and that brings alot of crocodiles!!!