Dec 2025 Mission Report

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION
International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite04@gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Date: 05th December 2025

Dear Pastor, Church, & All Supporters:

2Ti 2:1 ¶ Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
2Ti 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

I am writing this report from the mission station here in Malawi, the area (if any should like to look it up on google earth (15.54’59” S / 35. 29’ 45” E).  The property sits at the base of the Mulanje Mountain, tallest point (10,000 feet) tallest (free-standing) mountain in the South-Central part of Africa.

I don’t want to wait long for sending the mission reports as there will be too much to write, rather I felt it best to send out short but frequent reports.  

As I had informed in the last reports that a young man Jacob Wallace (from N.C.) grandson of Elder Dale Wallace, pastor of Damascus Baptist church, committed himself to me for a duration of three months in the mission work.

My journey started last week Saturday when I drove from Alabama to N.C. spent the evening with Bro. & Sis. Wallace, I preached for Bro. Wallace at Damascus Bap church, following we had a luncheon with Jacob’ mum and younger brother Zachariah.  We set off for Alabama around two pm, reaching home around eleven pm.  Monday was spent with final packing for our departure the next day.

Tuesday 2nd December 2025, we departed the house at 0900 hrs, was taken to the Birmingham airport by my younger sister Grace.  I checked us in; we were given our boarding passes for each leg of the journey (four) each.  A short visit with my sister and brother John, we passed through security and on to the boarding gate.  

Boarding time, a problem appeared with our boarding passes, (were not in the system), twenty mins later, boarding gate closed, flight being held (for us), they worked out the problem issued new boarding passes, and we boarded our first leg to Philadelphia.  With one hour and half – to transfer domestic to International, is not long enough (IF) there are issues.  

For any person wishing, or planning to travel in future reference, you must know this, it is International ruling that if you don’t have (three hours) minimum for an International connection, and you miss the flight, any claim for a refund will be denied by Airlines, as it is protocol to have the (three hour) grace period.  We did make our flight, being a long flight from Philadelphia to Doha, twelve hours fifty mins flight.  Jacob managed to get some sleep, I have tried for many years to sleep on the flights but never have managed well.

Our layover in Doha though it was seven hours, went by rather quickly, I seized upon the opportunity to take a lovely hot shower, (so refreshing).  Our flight onward to Johannesburg South Africa went smoothly, it being eight and half hours.  Arrival into Johannesburg was the entry into Africa.  Our boarding passes had to be reissued but with no problems.  Once at the boarding gate, we waited for our final flight to Blantyre Malawi.  

Flight was delayed, nothing unusual for Africa, soon we were boarded, two hours and forty-five mins flight, arriving at Chileka Airport, in Blantyre Malawi.  When disembarked and inside the terminal, Jacob realised he was in Africa.

We were met by Bro. Eric and Edwin with a local vehicle which, I had hired (this is not Avis, or Budget etc…) rather someone locally who lives around close to where the property is located, it cost me ($100.00) for the days hire.

They (Eric & Edwin) started out in the morning with the driver and as we met up, greetings, introductions and a pic taken with Jacob at the airport car park.  We set off for town that I might exchange some currency, and then on to the grocery shop.

Bear in mind, when travelling to these countries, many times I have explained and expressed life, for what it is. One does not fully comprehend what they have until its gone.  The simple things become vital, good drinking water, a safe passage, light switch, running water, fridge, on and on it goes.  

The groceries needed to be adequate for at least a week, some things would last two weeks, some things possible three, but other items, foods would only last a couple days etc…. Without electric / fridge, there are some things one cannot keep long, like meat.  I will say this, if you (whoever you are) do not know the old ways, in living off the land, making do with what you have under these conditions, then life can become difficult.

I am having Jacob help me with the breakdown of food expenses, I will share more then I normally share (note) this has not started now with me…. I have been doing, facing this for forty years.  Why now? Because anytime I have someone else from the USA, life is very different for them, they will return with their own reports, stories etc…

This being said, I have another witness now and I would like for our reports to collaborate.

Some of the items that I bought (the list was carefully selected) are as per the following:

  1. Butter per pound – ($16.13) this was the cheaper butter; other brands were 18.00 and 20.00 dollars.  Remember this the next time you go to the grocery shop.
  2. Brown sugar (1 pound) $13.00 / Coffee – 1lb- $23.00 (note, the coffee bought, is grown here in Malawi).
  3. One litre bleach – ($9.68) -for one gal bleach is $36.59 /
  4. One medium size chicken whole – ($32.27) /
  5. Thirty eggs – $19.59 / two pounds of fresh peanuts – ($18.44)
  6. Twenty-pound bag of Potatoes (Irish-o white) – ($34.57)

These are just some of the items and costs involved, bear in mind, I am thirty-five miles from the grocery shop, I cannot get into town every two or three days for shopping.  

It was dark by the time we arrived at the drop off point, meaning the vehicle stops we unload, the workers for the mission, who stay on the mission property together with some part time workers came to meet us and help carry the bags, suite cases two backpacks, I and Jacob took our own personal bags and we started the hike up the mountain, it’s just over a mile to the building that I call home, whilst here.  Nothing to get excited about except it is secure, dry, its quiet here, open I have one solar panel and two solar bulbs.  However, the charging was not up to the proper level, therefore the first night we used candles.  We took our bush showers, meaning the shower stalls are outside from the building, I had these built for the pastors whilst in school but one is solely used for my purposes.  I constructed a drum with plumbing, a pipe, valve, & shower head.  The procedure is, the drum gets filled with hot/cold water to desired temp. the stall is brick made with plastered cement finish.  A drainpipe in the middle, as you shower it’s all gravity.  Simple but works.  

As you read this, I can tell you, in all the high-tech, finesse of how you shower, I get just as clean as you do, without a fraction of the costs.

We had our meal, Jacob was introduced to his first Malawian meal of Nsima (maize flour) cooked in a water base, mixing to a thick mixture and out comes this heavy bread-type, which is taken and you sop up or with the veggies, or meat always with a sauce.

It was late after ten pm by the time we called it a day, mosquito nets, simple foam mattress placed on a concrete floor.

Thanking each of you for your prayers, support and encouragement from time to time.

We thank our LORD for each of you, may our LORD smile upon your lives, and bless the work of your hands.

In His Name,

Missionary Peter Halliman

Second Mission Report June 2025

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION
International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite04@gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Dear Pastor, Church, & All Supporters:

Ga 5:19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Ga 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
Ga 5:21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

If one who claims to be a Christian is fond of (strife) which, leads to divisions, or perhaps seems harmless, yet the material possessions (he or she) have their heart, is this not (idolatry)? Was this not the case with the (young, rich, ruler) that Christ told to sell all that he had, distribute to the poor and follow HIM, yet the Bible tells us he (the ruler) went away very sorrowful.  That all being said, in the above verses, which sin is greater than the next?  Would one of our Baptist churches exclude one for engaging in (witchcraft)? They should!! What then is the difference in these sins?

Continued from my last report, as I arrived in Malawi.  I needed to get a proper assessment on the Mission work in Malawi / Mozambique therefore I sat in conference with Bro. Eric Dinala, and Edwin Chipala of whom are supported by a few churches.  I have explained much in past years, reports about the life, economy and ministry of both these men, they were taught, schooled and worked hand in hand with me for many years in the mission work.  

After a couple days of counselling together, I had a good idea of the problems, challenges, and operations of the mission work.  The next step was to work out a program to approach each level of interest.  The pastors which are still in fellowship with the mission work and work together, have somewhat lost interest in the Bible school, this I will qualify.

Whilst in PNG over the last number of years, there were two years in tandem that I had Bro. Edwin & Eric to teach in the Bible school.  I would send them the syllabus; they would teach and follow through the program to the end.  The PNG mission work is a full blown, turnkey N.T. mission work, a lot going on and the budget is often strained to keep things moving, this said, I was trying to assist the mission work in Malawi, (mainly the school) with food for the pastors etc…

There is a habit in Africa, that men will attend a bible school (at least ours) because we never charged tuition, the point being, most villagers and grass roots people do not have the means to afford a tuition of any kind.  In their coming to the school, I would end up feeding, housing, providing all the material including bibles, song books writing materials etc. (I think you get the point).  I am not of the (American mind) where, I believe cases of bibles, song books etc… make a mission work; It doesn’t!  I learned by experimental knowledge most of the time, people who freely receive (no cost them them) more times than not, abuse, misuse and even sell in the markets to make a business off the LORD’S gifts and blessings.  I said all that to say this, after the first few years in Malawi of facing these issues, I had a rule that whoever wanted to come to the bible school, the first bible and song book would be free, however, from there they would purchase them at the mission cost which was reduced from market value.  Without these two books, a student is not allowed in class.

Edwin & Eric now face what I faced, however I said after twenty-two years of mission work and if they have not learned they will never learn.  After two years of teaching a handful of pastors I believe there were less than a dozen men, the request would come frequently from the students, this one wanted to go home, needed transport and so on.  My whole point in this deliberation is, I have planned to turn the bible school (originally intended for the pastors) into a bible school for the (youths), children.  

A great interest has been generated by the children to be able to attend and be taught the bible.  This ministry I picked up as we would have church services and during Sunday School, we would have the children memorise and quote scripture during the Sunday school hour.  The five weeks that I was in Malawi, going around to different churches, I enquired from the churches, with the children (of all ages) if they would have an interest in coming to a bible school designed for them, in learning bible knowledge, there has been an overwhelming interest.

I see the churches of tomorrow needing the youths taught, grounded and established in God’s Holy Word.  I cannot redo twenty-two years of my life in Malawi / Mozambique, nor do I want to.  However, still being a big part of the work in many ways, I feel that we should take the work to a new level.  We are preparing the property to accommodate the children and looking at the new year coming to engage in the teaching.  

The program will look something like the following:

  1. The mission property is big enough to accommodate a large number of children; however, housing needs to be constructed.  A building to house the young men, another for the girls.
  2. There are accommodations already in place for the teachers and guardians on the property.  Separate bathing facilities (not American standards but African).
  3. The school building (existing) functional will suffice, it has a few solar lights and will suffice for the intended usage.
  4. Food & school supplies will be the biggest expense, however where there is a will, there is a way, and if it’s GOD’S will, then HE is the owner of a thousand hills with the cattle, all the silver and gold belong to HIM.
  5. The children will remain on the property of the mission under our authority, along with the village chief and the local Police will be advised.  This is protocol in Malawi.

These points were discussed with Eric; Edwin and me everyone is excited and want this change in the mission work in Malawi Africa.

If you the reader, pastor, church member has any questions, suggestions, or otherwise you may reach out to me via my email, and or cell number (which most have) if you don’t find someone who does and reach me.

In His Name,

Missionary Peter Halliman

Mission Report June 2025

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION
International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite04@gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Date: 7th July 2025

Dear Pastor, Church, & All Supporters:

(Psalms 37:23) “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”  (Jeremiah 10:23) “O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.”

This mission report on the work in PNG / Malawi Africa is late in coming, due to being task saturated.  I sent out a short notice stating I was engaged in a bible camp in Boone, N.C. hosted by Damascus Bap. Church / Pastor Dale Wallace.  The bible camp is over for the year, in which I will give an accounting of as well following the events in sequence of my mission reports.  

I will pick up from my last ‘official’ mission reports where I had returned from the twenty-one-day mission patrol.  I had returned to Mt. Hagen; the LORD had protected my driving (no brakes) the entire drive for (230 miles) in the mountains of PNG.  I had much to do in preparations for my departure on the first of January of the new year.  

I would like for the reader to consider what it takes in order to set your household in order, a full-board mission work, that is operated on a Biblical scale, the vehicles, on and on it goes.  All things, material or otherwise we are accountable to our LORD for the way we use them, care & protect as best we can.  The resources which, The LORD provides in order for us to secure & have these material possessions, lays upon us as His people to be ‘good stewards’ of such things.   

The few days I had remaining in PNG, I started my preparations to construct a shed (open structure) with a corrugated roof (Americans call it tin roofing).  The newer Land Rover would be parked out of the weather under the shed.  All construction is performed with manual tools, mixing the concrete (not many) today know anything about that, some of the older generation, will relate.  Rain or sunshine the task was pursued until completed as I was under a time constraint.

The newer Land Rover & big truck had to be prepared for stowage, as I knew I would be gone for a few months.  The tropics will cause many issues mechanically with vehicles if left standing, unless great care is taken to guard against these measures.

I had my domestic ticket booked in advance, and accommodations for the two nights in Port Moresby.  On the first of January 2025 I departed Papua New Guinea for Malawi Africa.  The flight was uneventful other than the normal lengthy flight.  

On the 2nd of January I arrived in Blantyre, Malawi where I was greeted by Bro. Eric Dinala and Edwin Chipala.  

The situation of residency and movement has switched roles over the years, when I was full time in Malawi I had my vehicles there, a proper home life, the mission work was in full operations and workers to assist in labour where, & when needed.  As I would periodically go visit the work in PNG, it was public transport, hiking, living out of a tent, backpack, sleeping bag etc…until I returned to Malawi Africa.  Now the roles have been switched (for twenty-two years) Malawi was home to me, now the transition back to PNG and that is ‘home’ with all the mechanics of the mission work.  In Malawi I take public transport now, stay in the building I constructed for the Bible school on the property that I bought for the mission work.  I don’t have a proper home, no vehicle there, so the roles are reversed.  It is easier getting around in Malawi than PNG, the development (most things) are on a higher level in Malawi than PNG and so on.

In the journey from Blantyre out to the property, at the base of Mt. Mulanje, I needed to stop at the grocery shop, and get groceries, most of what I have to buy non-perishables that will last for several days, and fresh veggies / fruit will be bought out of the local markets almost daily.  At the mission property there I don’t have any electric, or appliances to accommodate such, therefore all food sources have to be considered under these conditions.

The arrival at the mission station was late in the day, and as I had been travelling for two days, I was ready to finally come to a stop.  I was given a warm welcome by the workers who live on the property, there is Rogers, Oliver, and Matilda with her three children.

I have small solar lights in the building, however the solar battery needed replacing some time ago, therefore no lights.  I had compensated with candles, as I was informed about the situation from Edwin & Eric in advance.

We have an outside kitchen area where the food is prepared etc. I have a bathing area outside as well, with a home-made shower, It’s hot in Malawi therefore no need to worry about a lot of blankets for sleeping or having a really hot shower.  The bathing area was built back in 2012, nothing wrong with it, it’s simple, efficient and works!  I constructed the water holding tank out of a metal drum, installed the necessary piping, fittings a valve with a shower head, thus having my gravity-fed shower on the mission station.

It is the simple things in life that become important, all the toys, whistles and bells of the so-called developed countries, just make a lot of noise and attract unnecessary attention.

I will continue this report in series (again) until I get caught up to the USA side.

I want to thank each of you for your faithful prayers, and financial support for the mission work and myself.  I could not do what I do without your assistance.

May our LORD smile upon the work of your hands, bless your efforts, & reward you for your faithfulness.

By His Grace,

Missionary Peter Halliman

June 2024 Report

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION
International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite04@gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Date:   29th June 2024

Dear Pastor, Church, & All Supporters:

Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

The above verse may have different meanings to different people, I have a message, titled “What is your Price”.  I know some who will proclaim Bible Truth long and loud, as long as they are within (company) however, my point is what will your price be, (in the swelling of Jordon)?

This month, I have been locked up in the Bible Academy five days a week, minimum of five and maximum of eight hours per day.  I have to translate the lessons, type out, print and make copies for the two classes of PNG.  I do have another man (within our work) his name is Homage, he is by profession a primary school teacher, however he has offered himself to attend the bible academy to learn GOD’S Word.  His answer is, if the government cannot allow him leave, then he will resign his post and offer himself to assist in the teaching of this school.  I teach Standard two class from 07:30 am to 1:30 pm, and Homage picks up with Standard One and carries through to 5:30 pm.  He sits in the Standard One class, as he has already completed Standard One.

I am teaching through the Doctrine of the N.T. church, I am reminded over and over again as I study and present the Syllabus, there are many of our kind of Baptist, who say they believe in the (Ekklesia) which, Christ set up and established, however a close examination of (practice) will tell a different story with some.

I am combatting 28 years of (tribal custom, Catholicism, and some Bible) all mixed together, which, simply means (error).  Mt.15:8-9 Is not only applicable in Jesus’ day, but our day also.

Every two weeks the students sit for examinations, there is no prepared script, or lesson material, I must formulate the questions based upon their level and lessons taught.  Many of them have never had formal education, the language I teach in is a simple language without many biblical words, of which, a thought, principle and idea must be formulated.

Update on the new vehicle, it has been paid in full, the relevant fabrication I requested (window protection – heavy mesh wire with frames) to cover the windows, and front windscreen.  The fabrication has not been completed, I am in communications with the workshop in Townsville, AU and expressed the need to expedite this process as I am without a vehicle.  I walk most everywhere I go, except it be longer than ten miles one way then I will take public transport, however, this too is not reliable nor safe at times.

I do grocery shopping once a week, usually on a Saturday, I have one of the pastors who lives in town to buy me some fresh fruit and bring up daily as he comes to the class.  I don’t have a large fridge, (Hotel size) so space is limited.

I have the Bible School in Malawi active, I send lessons to Edwin and Eric, they both are engaged in teaching the students there.   I have been told that they had ten students, but two have left for various reasons.  The school there will continue until August end, which, the farming season, tilling the ground for their planting starts in September, they burn off the fields, and slowly hand-till up the soil for planting.  Normally the rains do not come until mid-November (IF) the LORD bless with rain. 

The country (Malawi) is reporting of famine, for the past two and three years, the rainfall has been at best sporadic.  GOD’S people, (the stealing, thieving of Tithes, and Offerings) (Mal.3:7-10)

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Where does this leave our own country, and other countries (PNG) number two in hard crime (in the world)!!

Pray for the school, the students, and my workload, GOD’s grace is sufficient, His mercies are new every day, and His love is everlasting.

I want to thank each of you for your continued support, the prayers, and encouragement you send my way.  I could not do what I do without your participation in this great work.

In His Name,

Missionary Peter Halliman

Support Notice

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION
International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite04@gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Date:   02 June 2024

Dear Pastor, Church, & All Supporters:

Special Notice to All Supporters, Friends:

This notice is not so much another ‘mission report’ however, it does pertain to the mission work, and the health of operations.

Back in April I wrote a letter, sent out via email, giving notice to (All) who had been, and wished to continue to support the mission work that I am involved in, there was a change in the ‘Sponsoring Church, or Sending Church’.

Since 2010 I have been sent out from Providence Baptist Church, of Henderson, Texas, whose Pastor was, still is Elder Steve Fulton, they faithfully and tirelessly took up the task of collecting all support funds, accounting for such, reporting monthly of all incoming support for the Sovereign Grace Baptist Mission, wherever the H.S. led in our outreach for mission work, and preaching the Gospel.

Due to a heavy workload on Bro. Steve Fulton, a collision he was involved in, resulting in bodily injury, this contributed to even more of a task and heavy load, both spiritually and physically.  When I had returned to the USA in May of 2023, I learned of this and after several home church visits, conferencing with Bro. Fulton, he advised and indicated to me that I might consider finding another ‘Sponsoring Church’ due to what I have just explained.

I was slow and reserved simply because (change is hard), besides when you have a long history where you are close (spiritually and physically) the human side does not want to make the shift.  I knew I had to put personal feelings aside and consider the LORD, HIS work, HIS people, and His churches.

The decision was made, the move was made to (Faith Baptist Church) of Seffner, FL at Faithway Dr.  Seffner FL.  33584. / Coordinates (27.97245’N, / 82.28485’W).

Pastor Tate Pierce – Tel. (813) 714-9668, Bro. Pierce may be reached via email, (pastorpiercefbc@gmail.com / his home address is 29905 Briarthorn Loop Wesley Chapel FL.  33545. 

Please note the following:

All Support for Peter A. Halliman / S.G.B.M. please make a note on the memo line of your cheque like that.  It is far easier to make the deposits by my pastor or Treasurer into the missions account set up already for deposits.

However, if you are sending in for Edwin Chipala, or Eric Dinala (for the Malawi Mission work) please make note again on the memo line of the cheque for the designated person.  All support will be deposited, accounted for, and reported on.  The correct support will be sent to who it is given for.

My USA Mobile number again is (903) 830-0052, it is in service, I can be reached on this number even in PNG.  My email is on the letterhead.  I am using WhatsApp USA number, and you may reach me on that perhaps for a quicker reply.

I want to thank each of you for your sacrificial giving and prayerful support of the work which, our LORD has called me to do.  

If you still have queries, you may contact my pastor, (Bro. Tate Pierce) or myself on the contact information that I have outlined.

In His Name,




Missionary Peter Halliman

Malawi Mission Trip Report Continued – Part Ten in series.

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite042gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Date:   27th Feb 2024

Dear Pastor, Church, and All Supporters:

2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

Titus 1:5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set-in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

Malawi Mission trip continued – Part Ten in series (Jan-Feb 2024)

There were few days to prepare between the ordination service of Bro. Edwin Chipala, and that of Bro. Eric Dinala, between the two weekends, much preparation was needed, I could have been more involved in the (physical & monetary) aspect, however, for all the years I was here in the past, I heavily invested in both applications, hundreds of reports reveal that end.

It is time for the child to be weaned, in so doing, one does not go reverse the growing process.  Perhaps that is the main problem with many mission works, (or churches) (?) you too decide how that shoe fits you!

As I committed to study and the spiritual preparation, the time was upon us, the pastors who had come in for the first Ordination service, had stayed on, I kept them at the mission property and tended to their upkeep.  With the opportunity available, I taught lessons every morning and afternoon, addressing problems in the mission work, and amongst the churches.

The 16th of Feb (Friday) the special service began at 09:00 we had quite a crowd for this small church, as the church service got under way the time for preaching came, I spoke with liberty for nearly two hours, the messages were directed towards Bro. Eric who would be ordained, and the church itself for the responsibility towards their pastor and his leadership of them.  Scripture is not lacking in example and narratives for how N.T. church work is to be carried out, nor does GOD leave the spiritual leaders (under shepherds) without example as to how to behave, what kind of man they are to be etc…. I have often wondered how the modern-day vernacular has come to be accepted (Pastor so & so, my church, we hear).  Repeat something long enough and you begin to believe it to be so.  The Catholic’s teach that the Apostle Peter was the (first appointed Pope) etc… handed down to now! thus the say, the church belongs to (the Pope) my church, my church) why do Baptist copy this vernacular?  Should we not use the Bible verbiage (I pastor so and so, I am the (under-shepherd) of the LORD’S church!  If any pastor or church member reading this disagrees with me, email me and we will discuss further.

I preached much on this (under shepherd), you see, when you have been given the job to take care of (another man’s) property, until they return, you will be reminded that (care) should be taken when (overseeing).  There are some titles and responsibilities that go with each title of this application (Pastor, shepherd, overseer, watchman, steward, and so on).

The H.S. gave much liberty and the Lord’s message was delivered, if we (preachers) ever learn to just study, give way to the H.S. and muse much over the prepared message, allowing His message to first marinate with GOD’s man, then get out of the way, and GOD’S H.S. will minister to the people.  I have always said, the prepared message is only Plan B, what is truly preached at the time with GOD’s anointing Spirit will be Plan A.

Sat 17th Feb 2024 the day started at 04:00 with water being heated for bathing for the pastors and myself, breakfast was prepared and by 07:00 we were all dressed, ready and prepared for the day’s events.  The day had come for Bro. Eric’ ordination, as people gathered, it was not long I knew the building would be packed.

The service had begun at 09:00, we had prayer a couple songs and then I preached a message, following was the public examination, as it had been with Bro. Edwin, so too with Bro. Eric also.  The same question format was used and for the next seven hours, we endured the examination and answers to Bro. Eric’s testimony as to what he believed as a Baptist Preacher.

I would like to give testimony to this, over the years in my ministry, like all Pastor’ and Missionaries (Baptist) we all have certain individuals who excelled, some who raised the bar, some who just went a little further and so on.  Perhaps GOD used all those twenty years in the formation, moulding, fashioning of the character of these two men, (God can say), but I do know this, I have not witnessed anywhere in the world (under my ministry) two men who answered unequivocally better than these two men.  I personally would not be reserved to endorse or support these two men based upon their public testimony.

After the gruelling examination, and having proved himself, the laying on of hands and prayers offered are only a public identification (as seen in the bible) this does NOT make them a better preacher or give them any more of the H.S. it does not add or subtract from what GOD has already done for that one in their personal life.  It is a testament to all (onlookers) in heaven and earth, that the ordaining council simply agrees, condones, and are in union with that one being (set apart) – ordained!

Time was given to the church members, and visitors secondly, to come around give the right hand of fellowship (church members) any sister church members, and then congratulate by visitors.  Benevolent offerings were taken up for Bro. Eric, lots of singing and rejoicing.  The final comments I gave and then the ending prayer.

Sunday the next day following, I would have Eric demonstrate the (gift) of his calling, meaning, to (preach), he and I would preach the charge to Eric, and to the home church.

17th Feb 2024 Sunday – Our day started early again, it breaks daylight in Malawi this time of the year around 04:45, therefore the kitchen area was busy in preparations of heating water for bathing, the food preparation for breakfast etc… The joy and presence of GOD’S H.S. could already be felt amongst the preachers and people, indeed it is (good) for ‘brethren’ to dwell together (Amos 3:3).

All was in order the building again was filled with people, I might make mention that many visitors had come from the villages to witness this kind of ceremony.  There was quite a stir amongst the people saying, they had never witnessed such a church service and that many people who came from different walks of life, and from different denominations stated, “we have never seen a pastor ordained like this, and who can pass that kind of examination”?

Services started at 09:00 sharp, after prayer, some songs, then Eric preached a wonderful message (Why I am a Baptist), I had already prepared my message in advance (not having any way to know) what Eric would speak on, but much of what he preached on was in my outline, which, I preached on (John The Baptist, & Peter a pope)?

Our services lasted nearly four hours, BUT no one cared, or complained, be reminded that the building is open aired, no artificial cooling.  With air temp’ in the high 80’ in building, humidity of 67% it was warm, but no one went home, walked out, or disturbed any part.  The LORD spoke that day, the people were blessed, GOD’s messengers were anointed, and all were encouraged.

The day ended in great rejoicing as people slowly departed after a mid-afternoon meal.  The LORD indeed smiled upon this time of worship, it had become a great testimony to the entire village, no greater testimony than for people to voice, their own eye-witness account on GOD’S wonderful grace and mercies.

We now come to the ending of this part of the series, and the two ordination services that were appointed.  Thank you to each of you who have supported in prayers and benevolent gifts, either to the two men, or myself.  This trip would not have been possible without your prayerful and financial support.

In many reports there seems to be much trial, tribulations and problems that are reported on, however ‘Lift up your voices in praise to a gracious God, from whom all ‘good & perfect gifts come’.  Amen & amen.

In His Name,

Missionary Peter Halliman

 

Malawi Mission Trip Report Continued – Part Nine in series

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite042gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Date:   12th Feb 2024

Dear Pastor, Church, and All Supporters:

Titus 1:5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set-in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

I had planned many times to come back to Malawi in order that I might see (first hand) the work and attend to any spiritual problems (if need be) not always the case, but with people that is almost a given.

I have already written eight reports of the life, problems, issues, needs, or (NOT), I give way to the H.S. yet make a real human appeal to you, the reader and supporter with the facts, not supposed (needs)!  GOD’S people are very slow in learning the difference between ‘needs and wants’, and it becomes harder when you mix culture, customs, and another people whom you don’t live amongst.

I take the position, that every mission field that is supported by our kind of Baptist churches, should send more than one (in the mouth of two or three witnesses, let everything be established)!  Not only witnesses, but pictures, video’s slide presentations, and such like should be presented to confirm, enhance, and encourage the supporters.

Why is it, that some (on both sides) the churches, and the missionaries have simply stayed, fallen into spiritual apathy over the long years of silence?  Is it that no one wants to spend the money and time to really see what GOD is doing in these fields, and or is it, out of sight, out of mind?

If I had not returned to Malawi, these problems would never have been dissolved, not saying I am the answer to all, NO, GOD is, but He uses people.

Two men here (Edwin and Eric) the two Bible School teachers, Eric is also a Pastor, and Edwin gives testimony that GOD called him to preach and do Evangelism, thus the need for ordination services.

I want to give account on how this has progressed so far, yesterday my time (Malawi) was Sunday, it is now Monday late morning, the whole weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was booked full for special services with the church at Luchenza.  The pastor is,

Edwin’s father Bro. Dinala Chipala, I was with the church the second Sunday of Jan after arriving in Malawi.  During that time, we discussed the ordination, they (the church) wanted, and voted for this service to be.

Fast forward, I gave time for Edwin and Eric to study and prepare, Friday I hired a vehicle to take myself and some others at the mission property to go to Luchenza.  In these locally owned vehicles, it takes an hour to get there from here, not that it is that far in mileage, rather road conditions but also the vehicles are not maintained well. The other day the vehicle I was in ran out of fuel after a long day in church services, another day the rear wheel came off due to wheel-nuts were not tightened, the driver had no jack, so we lifted the rear of vehicle and retightened, and so on.

Friday the 9th of Feb. the special services started, I gave the timeline to the church and pastor, this is not new nor am I a stranger to this work, and or this church.  I was there by 09:00 to start by 09:30, when it came time to start there were a handful of people.  I started the program and preached until 11:00.  We took a break, and then I preached another message finishing at 1:30 pm.  Had a meal and returned home, not many people came just a handful, a shameful thing for a church voting to have special services and an ordination.

10th Feb 2024 Sat.  I was up at 04:00 water was being heated for bathing, fires burning, coffee going and my breakfast of oatmeal.  We set off at 07:30 walked to the main road, just over a mile from the property.  09:00 arrived at Luchenza LMBC, started services at 09:30 am.  I preached for an hour, then we set the order for the examination.  Over the years I have learned what to compile in terms of questions for the pastors, (to be ordained) or (deacon), it is intensive and definitive.  Like a Bro. Pastor said to me, make sure they are examined, because most Baptist would ordain a jackrabbit if they could catch it.

I can assure you Bro. Hobbs, Edwin was put under the spotlight, after seven hours of examination, he did well, any seasoned pastor in the US (Baptist) of the old school would have been thankful for his answers, even under fire he did well.  This is a result of years of schooling, application, studies, and preparation.

1 Timothy 3:10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. IF Scripture says the (deacon) must ‘prove’ himself, what more for the Preacher?

Being such a late hour, I closed the day, and Sunday, I preached the charge to the church and Edwin, he was also given a chance to demonstrate the calling of the gift and he preached also.  The day ended yesterday with these events, we had a meal with the pastor and his wife, then we travelled home.

For the vehicle hire, (three days) it cost me sixty USD. In the US this would be a joke, but here it can be expensive to ordinary Malawians (grassroots) level, I mention this, because Edwin and Eric are being supported and they may find vehicles to mover around in order to preach and do the mission work.

I have prayed for rain and the LORD answered yesterday, heavy rains into the night, I cannot answer for other parts of Malawi, but I can answer for here, the LORD smiled upon the mission property and the work of our hands.

Thank you for your prayers, and sacrificial support, I could not do what I do without your support and or prayers.

In His Name,

Missionary Peter Halliman.

End of Part Nine in series – Malawi mission trip Jan-Feb 2024

Malawi Mission Report continued… Part Eight in series.

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite04@gmail.com / Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Date:   06 Feb 2024

Dear Pastor, Church, & All Supporters:

1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

After five days I was up and moving around, however did not regain full strength until a couple weeks later.  The Sovereignty of GOD, His everlasting (Love), His promise to never leave us or forsake us, and on it goes, does NOT negate the fact, that in this life as Job said (Job 14:1) “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble”.

Every morning, I would open the day with Bible lessons, not just any topic or randomly selected, no, rather, topics that were pertinent to the work-related issues.  We cannot know how to handle many human problems, unless God’s Word is taught and we learn from HIM, who made us and not ourselves.  The Bible is a complete manual for every human problem and the solution, the instructions and advice as to how ‘not to arrive’ at such a point in your life, or if you do find yourself in that issue, ok, here is the remedy.

The problem is…many, many people only wish to use the Bible as a ‘guideline’ NOT exact or specific to the rule of conduct.  GOD did not give us HIS Word for you and me to reinvent ministry!!  God’s people are very slow in learning this.

Most ‘money problems’ with Christians is because they are (thieves and robbers) of GOD.  (Mal. 3:7-11), most ‘worship of God’ problems with Christians, is because they have many idols, (The God of Heaven) will NOT share HIS glory with another, I can go on, but you get the point.  A lot of abridged, annexed to, deleted from, self-initiated meanings of Scripture, instead of (Thus saith the LORD).

The mission work here has sustained many problems in the past eight years, we are now working through these.

Most of the problems that I have learned and faced whilst here, are (money related – Jealously, envy, and positional) did the Apostles not exhibit this same issue when the LORD was coming to an end of His personal ministry?  Did not James and John approach Jesus asking for the right- and left-hand positions (Authority) etc… Jesus rebuked this, so too today.  Why is it, brethren (preachers), S.S. teachers, Bible Camp coordinators etc… are always competing, for the (headship)? Usually those who are absent the most from (church life) want to make a big splash at a Bible Camp, oh really?  If they really had the heart of a servant, they would serve quietly even in the background.

Why is it, that long-debated business meetings are experienced with the LORD’S money?  Some will say, they think it’s not wise to spend the money, others say, we don’t need to keep as the LORD does not want to find any gatherings when HE comes, still others say, we don’t want to become like the church at Jerusalem and become poor, thinking Jesus will come today or tonight, still others will make all kinds of decisions about this money, the truth is usually those who gave the least, cry the longest, and loudest, whilst those who gave the most keep quiet, knowing once the (offering) or Tithe has been surrendered to the LORD, it is no longer in their hand.  Where are you in all this?

The above illustration, for twenty years I invested heavily in the Malawi / Mozambique mission work, no one here complained whilst I was investing both in the spiritual and physical work, church buildings, hospital bills, health issues, food, vehicle transportation, Bible seminary class (no tuition) on and on it goes.  Another cannot boast on the offering of another for themselves, nor do they have a biblical ‘leverage’ to argue how that money is to be used.  If it’s put within the ‘church’ offerings, then it is a church vote, nothing more, nothing less!

Money and position have caused more problems in more mission / church lives than any other topic that I know (in my ministry).

When I left Malawi, I tried to follow as closely (the Bible examples) in setting forth ‘leaders’, two elder men, Bro. Jackson Kopolo, and Bro. Chipala Dinala, then the two bible schoolteachers, Bro. Edwin, and Bro. Eric.  All established mission works, churches, and pastors (must) go through their own growing pains.

I have given enough factual data for any reader and or supporter to this mission work, (Malawi) for you to make a godly decision.  I will further say… at what time? Will others from our ‘American brethren’ buy their own ticket and go visit one or more of the missionaries (on that field), take time to visit the work, not a glorified holiday – take pictures, videos, talk to the church people, non-church people, government people, grass roots people in order to obtain a ‘proper biblical’ report? When?

My life, and work has been visited, examined, spied upon, even lied about, however the multitude of witnesses always tell the ‘truth’.

There were many rumours here that I had died, abandoned the work, I would never return etc. and even to the point, people were making decisions as to who would take what.  People have forgotten that there is a “God in heaven who ruleth among the children of men….”

To be Continued…. (End of Part Eight) Malawi mission trip.

In His Name,

Missionary Peter Halliman

 

Malawi Mission Trip Report Continued – Part Seven in series.

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa

P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi / P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite042gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com
Date:   27th January 2024

Dear Pastor, Church & All Supporters,

Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

The previous reports on the Mission work, the pastors, churches, Malawians, their lives, (Eri & Edwin) whom some support, I have given you enough information to make sound decisions morally and biblically, the H.S. will guide you and lead you further.

The first church service I had after arriving, was here at the property where Bro. Eric is Pastor, the building I constructed serves as a meeting house for the church, besides a Bible School building and now my residence whilst here for the short term I am.

Big difference between the PNG people and here, I will not get into all the customary differences, however I will say, tribal people all over the world have many things in common.  The PNG people will make sure they get their money’s worth out of the preacher, here in Malawi, they are more prone to singing and shorter preaching.

There was a decent crowd, but later Eric informed me that several who came had not been attending for many years, rather came to see if I was going to employ them or give them something! They got something; indeed, they got two hours of preaching the Word!

There was a young man who said he wanted to join the church, after I had him come forward and I questioned him, why did he want to join this church…. An opportunity for him to share his testimony, when he seemed confused, I asked “Did Jesus do anything for you”? his reply, nothing, so I thanked him for coming to church and that was the end of that story.  We are to examine people, they are to give their testimonies if none, then it stops there!

Another young man who had been a member s few years ago, the church had excluded him (the churches in Malawi and PNG) practice exclusion much like many of our churches in the USA used to many years ago, what happened? The church reinstated his membership.

The next week, I adapted to the timeline, and most of the week became acquainted with some of the problems, both in the mission work and on the property.  I have already shared some of those problems.  There has been an issue with locals (villagers) who would cut through the property with illegal firewood they had cut out of the National park, which is protected (or I should say in theory) as no government official will do anything about it.  The trees are cut, and they make charcoal from the trees.  This has been going on since I first came to Malawi back in 1994.  The roadblocks which, are manned by regular Police constables, traffic Police, Para-Military units, many times, Customs & Immigration officers.  

How do these common people get through the roadblocks with illegal charcoal on their bicycles?

I have been teaching Bible lessons every day that I have been here, I extended a call to five pastors who have been with the work since day one, and advised them to come for conferencing about the mission work as well as to discuss problems that have generated since I have been absent.

Someone must be in charge or at least (lead) in any type of work, on every sector of life, the LORD’S work is no exception.  All Baptist churches (our kind) do not have Popes, dictators, etc… (amongst some Baptist) there seems to be that in practice, rather than theory!

However, though we believe in total autonomy and independence of each Bap church, there is such a thing as (fellowship amongst brethren, it is (good) the Bible says for brethren to dwell together!  However, do not take this as a (mandate), many times the fellowship is nothing more than competition, jockeying for position and proud displays of (titles, well dressed etc.).

Two men (Elder Jackson Kopolo, & Elder Dinala Chipala) I gave advice they should accompany Eric and Edwin when going on mission journeys, to establish every word by the mouth of (two or three)., Eric & Edwin I gave order to teach, and continue operations of the Bible school, with lessons that I would send them.

Fast forward, over the past eight years, these positions to these men have caused issues, jealously, conflicts, and almost a division in the work. I have held meetings with these men and have worked out the problems, given exhortation, they have agreed to submit to God’s Word and set things right again.  It is not N.T. mission work to continue to wet nurse and hold the hands of a mission work (churches & pastors, teachers etc.) that is now (twenty-eight years) old.

The second Sunday I have been here, I went to visit the church building where Bro. Edwin is a member, his father is the pastor, (Bro. Dinala Chipala), that church has lost many members over the years I have been gone, for one reason or another, mainly has to do with (money, food, social programs).   Part of the problems I have discovered is that that pastors have not been trying to (build up) the local church, those reading this, what did Missionary Paul mean when he instructed Timothy (a young pastor (2 Timothy 4:5) “But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.”

If the Pastor does not labour to build up the church – physically – Evangelism, then who is?

I had agreed with the Bro. Chipala that I would be there to start by 09:30 am Sunday morning.  I walked the two miles to the main road to catch transport, Edwin, myself and then down the road collected Pastor Jackson Kopolo.  We arrived at LMBC of Luchenza in time, and at 09:30 am I stood up to start the services, there were just a handful of people, Pastor Chipala apologized for the few people, I replied, (no you don’t apologize to me) rather to the LORD.  He wanted me to wait, rather I said no, in twenty years I taught you people to be attentive to the LORD’S house and meet in time, on time, no matter how long the services go, but be attentive.  

I taught Sunday School for two hours, then preached for two hours, we were served a meal by the pastor and his wife afterwards (a Malawian custom) then we headed home.  The day had been a good day, I taught S.S. on (What things are Holy unto the LORD) one of those being His Tithe.  You the reader, ask yourself the question, are you also stealing from the LORD?  Do not cheat yourself in thinking (tithing) was a O.T. practice only.  Read the Bible and you will know!

The mission property sits at the foot of Mulanje mountain, 2700 ft. not that high compared to PNG, my point is, I am 37 miles from Blantyre city one way.  It is a 1 mile to the main road walk, then either waiting for public transport to come along (you may choose to wait) or as I do set off walking to save distance and time.  Eventually a vehicle will come by, sometimes privately owned, or government (the drivers don’t care) they will seize upon the opportunity to make pocket money etc. and or a minibus, or even a lorry.  

I have made three trips to Blantyre to date, as I have no electric in the building, only two small solar lights, and a system to charge my phone, and laptop.  Groceries are bought for a few days, with non-perishables lasting until used up.  It usually takes all day, that is not the (American all day), no, no, no, rather ten to twelve hours of time to complete a turnaround back to the property.  I still must cook dinner over the open fires and heat up my bath water.  There are a few workers here, that assist me in these domestic jobs, however the cooking of my food is performed by myself.

The third week being here, I had the five pastors here at the mission property who sat for Bible lessons, and discussions for the problems in the work.  We managed to work through each and the ending result was positive and corrective.  Sunday the 21st of January, I had a church service scheduled with the church where Pastor Jackson is.  On Sunday morning, the pastors and I set off walking to the church building, no transport came along, we walked the six and half miles to the building.  We were caught in a slow steady drizzle, our clothes were quite wet, but why complain?  Is not the LORD, over the weather too?

The church services were conducted much the same as the previous Sunday, and a long service, with Sunday school and the main service.  We were fed a meal, and afterwards walked the distance back. It was a long day for me, and quite tiring physically as I had just recovered from my bout of Malaria, of which, I will now explain.

Counting back from the Sunday before the 14th, when I arrived home that afternoon, it was that night I started feeling the malaria attack coming on.  I have had malaria for many years, I know the symptoms, Monday, I took some painkillers as my body was already under attack.  I went for testing to a local health clinic, the results came negative (due to the painkiller) however, I knew I had Malaria, I bought the medications, came home, after taking the dosage went to bed, every eight hours I would take the medication for the next three days, every eight hours.  I had a fever quite high, chills, though skin was hot, terrible headaches, joints aching, loss of appetite, coming out both ends it’s unlike anything you have ever had unless you have experienced it, further there are many strains of malaria, I have had cerebral malaria clinically know as (Plasmodium falciparum)  for many years.

After five days of being down, the LORD gave me healing, if you think this is no more then a cold or flu, I invite you to Africa and PNG and live with me under the conditions I live under.

To Be Continued….  End of Part Seven.

Malawi Mission Trip Report Continued – Part Six in series.

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST MISSION International – Papua New Guinea / Malawi Africa
P.O. Box 60150 Ndirande Bt. 6 Blantyre Malawi /
P.O. Box 233 – Mt Hagen (WHP) Papua New Guinea
Tanggi Mission Station – North Koroba, Hela Province, PNG
Missionary / Evangelist:  Peter A. Halliman
Email: panagioite042gmail.com
Website:  sgbm-malawi-africa.com

Date: 25th January 2024

SGBM – Mission Report Part Six

Eric has bought (in the past) a small motorbike with the money he received from me several years ago.  He has been diligent and responsible.  The motorbike is wearing out and needs to be replaced.  A new one (that size or a bit bigger would cost about $700.00 USD.

Edwin has not bought any motorbike, not sure why, haven’t learned yet but will find out why.  A small vehicle such as a small pickup 4X2) would be very helpful in the work here so that Eric who has a driver’s license, could use to collect pastors for the school (whilst in session), bring his own family to church, pick up work to help support the mission work. This is being discussed and considered as I am here.

I do not feel led or at liberty to return as a permanent resident to further the Malawi/ Mozambique work, after twenty years of establishing, there are men here who can and should carry on.  I take the position in N.T. mission work, that no such thing as an indefinite missionary in the same field, (same location) same people, why?  No indication in N.T. to support this.  Even if a man labours in a field (same field) for forty years, there should be (new areas) new pastors, new preaching points etc… I think you get my point.

Where are the supporting scriptures that GOD’S people and churches are to support a ‘Foreign Pastor’? 

Another (fact) the Africans (Malawians) will NOT walk, hike like the PNG people, no matter how hard you preach, or lead.  The three ways of travel, bicycle, motorbike, or vehicle.  For many years I bought bicycles to assist pastors to help their own lives, families, and to cut (mission costs) in transportation when they would travel to the Bible school, mission station, conferences etc.  The practice of upkeep or replacing themselves, has been minimal, thus (customs & habits) must be changed by the LORD, not men.

Again, I want you the reader to know first-hand the difficulty of life here in Malawi/Mozambique Africa.

The health issues are subjected to (all) natural environments and weather, it is life to walk, work and live in the heat, no aircon, no fans, no hiding place from the heat.  Their homes made of (man-made) brick kiln burned, mud mortar.  I have tried to sleep in their village homes during the hot dry season and its near impossible with the heat.  Many will place their mats on the outside near the house to get some fresh air.  The working of the gardens is with hand tools (not horses, or mules) as our parents did or grandparents.  No machinery, but manpower, all must participate, only small children and older people will not be allowed to work in this heat.

Africa is renowned for its venomous snakes, many people are bitten annually from many, some die and some live to tell the story, its real!  Scorpions, many poisonous insects, the list goes on.  Primary eye issues, the strength of the sun (UV) ratings are high.  No cold water for drinking except what is bought from shops (I speak about village people and their lives).

The bathing in the hot season, one gets dressed again only to feel hot and wet from sweat again.  Most villagers do not have comfortable chairs to sit and rest from the day’s work.

Many village Malawians do not even have a mosquito net, therefore their children, families suffer from malaria frequently.  After the sun sets, there is nothing to stop the mosquitos from biting one, where shall you go? In what room shall you sit, or what house is mosquito proof?  

Many cannot afford to buy bleach, disinfectants, sprays, cleaners, do not have home medical packs, even the simple things as pain killers, they just deal with life in its raw state.

Would you agree to live like that? 

They don’t have entertainment in their houses; therefore, the evenings are restricted to verbal socialization, (which is biblical) nothing wrong with having T.V. or entertainment (IF) its controlled and modified!!  Is yours?

To Be Continued…. ending of Part Six

By His Grace,

Missionary Peter Halliman