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: 25th January 2024
Dear Pastor, Church, & All Supporters:
Mt 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
Mt 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
(Part Four)
Several days have now passed since my arrival and stay here in Malawi, this is the 19th, which means I have been here for seventeen days. This time around for me is very different, as I do not have a vehicle, and though taking public transport is not new to me in these third-world countries, none the less (new or not) doesn’t make it any easier.
I will explain many things to you about the mission work here in Malawi, when I return to the USA, if anyone wants a (in person) further update, or questions that may not be answered, you can notify me and we can organise a date to discuss in person, however, time, distance, money, and energy is all relevant.
Notations on the actual mission work here in Malawi/ Mozambique – Firstly, the economics and devaluation of the currency. Malawi has remained a donor country for many years, why? Much they choose to simply because of a corrupt government, the donors themselves facilitating this habit, by not requiring any accountability or audits, looks like to me if the US government demands tax returns from its citizens, then why are other countries (non-citizens) given money without audits?? I think we know the answer!
Right now, the devaluation is (2000. Malawi Kwacha to (1.00) USD. Meaning, if ($100.00) USD is sent to Edwin or Eric, that gives them (MK-200,000.00).
With a devaluation in currency, it also raises the cost of living this goes hand in hand, when there is a depression or oppression, or inflation (we all went to school) I think we all studied (Social studies) etc… I don’t need to chop your time with schooling, rather to Bro. Edwin and Bro. Eric you may know first-hand what the situation is like here as I see it.
I will state very quickly, that I am NOT the Holy Spirit, I am not the one to convict you either way in giving to further the Kingdom of Christ, however, I do want to say this, I have learned over the years, in my observation from churches, people, other missionaries etc… there seems to be a habit that some think as long as they (give) to someone who in the name of a (missionary) under the auspices of doing N.T. mission work, that somehow they have done their Christian duty (church duty) that it ends there.
Ac 14:26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.
Ac 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.
Ac 14:28 And there they abode long time with the disciples.
Maybe some missionaries don’t return to the US where they are from, is because they have nothing to report, or give answer to. It’s easy to hide behind a mission letter or email, isn’t it?
The numbers belong to our LORD, but the labouring does belong to (us), with labouring there is energy, time, and expense, the accounting should be proper.
The minimum wage here in Malawi set by the Malawian government is at ($50.00)/ a month, I did not make the rules, I am not saying it is fair or proper, I am giving facts.
If your pastor, or if you are a pastor reading this, how would it work out for you, if you asked the church to support you (10 times) the average salary of any one church member? Do you think this would work out?
Would you the reader agree with me in the fact that a pastor of a N.T. (type) Baptist church should live about the same level as the (sheep) he shepherds? Especially if the church members are supporting him full time, however, if a pastor must work to makeends meet, (his personal income) is none of your busi ness, or anyone else’ for that matter, but hold on, what is the difference in the (Ordained ministers) of the church – meaning (pastor and or missionary)? Muse on these things.
The Apostle Paul was a tent maker – I am a professional welder by trade, I have worked many times to help with the expenses in the mission work, my personal needs, and to assist others when I was called upon. There is nothing wrong with this if called upon to do so.
There are many verses and narratives that come to mind for accounting, responsibility, and being a good steward of GOD’S Work, His money, and sharing with His people.
To Be Continued…. Part Four ended
In His Name,
Missionary Peter Halliman