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Malawi
Presbyterian work in Malawi has its roots in the Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland and the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa, which developed into the four synods that now make up the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), formed in the late 1940s. PC(USA) work in the country began in the mid 1950s and has been strong, through mission personnel and cooperative efforts with partner churches.
Malawi, a relatively small country, is poor and has suffered from drought and floods as well as the spread of HIV/AIDS. But it is English-speaking, which has aided mission efforts, and the people have been receptive. The PC(USA) has been very much involved with its partner churches’ health and educational ministries, including theological education, through congregational relationships and both long-term and volunteer personnel. One major focus is on orphans and day care centers for orphans. Other ministries are youth projects, leadership development, and the Chingali Project, a Presbyterian Disaster Assistance pilot project that is feeding 50,000 people and helping to revitalize crop production. The Presbyterians were influential in standing up for oppressed minorities in 1994 and bringing about a multi-party democracy. |
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Resource
Focus on Mission: Malawi and Photo Album |
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The 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, pp. 44-45
February 12
February 13
Overview of Africa |
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Related Stories
April 15, 2009 Water for Malawi
November 12, 2008 Unstifled cries, unbounded hope [letter about baby Moses from the Hellers, Malawi]
October 24, 2008 Ministry of Hope Crisis Nursery rescues newborn "Moses" - "Suffer the Little Children" blog
October 24, 2008 [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette] The Malawi connection
August 5, 2008 PDA Situation reports
August 20, 2008 New mission appointees begin service (Paul and Darlene Heller)
July 3, 2008 Called to Malawi (Paul and Darlene Heller)
March 10–28, 2008 "Swords into Plowshares" travel/study trip blog
March 7, 2008 [ENI] Malawi trying to curb faith leaders who mislead on AIDS
January 14, 2008 HIV/AIDS project seeks to train, educate Malawians using the arts |
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Presbytery Partnerships
Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery
Northern New York Presbytery
Pittsburgh Presbytery
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Malawi Mission Network
The Malawi Mission Network is among more than 25 networks that connect Presbyterians who share a common mission interest. Most participants are involved in mission partnerships through congregations, presbyteries or synods. Network members come together to coordinate efforts, share best practices and develop strategies. |
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