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On this particular trip, Rutherford shared the status of the CBSI ministry in Malawi. Rutherford revealed that he was having difficulties getting the ministry up and running, especially financially. Frequently, Rutherford found himself funding the ministry out of his own pocket.
David and his wife Gillian, having had many years of experience in CBSI, David having been a Teaching Leader at the York class as well as serving in his present role and Gillian, having served as National Director for 12 years, felt that with their combined expertise they could help develop the Ministry in Malawi.
Since then David and Gillian have travelled to Malawi many times to help and support Rutherford. As the story was told, gifts started to flood in and CBSI UK as well as many Christian friends, started to help Malawi in many ways, both financially and also assisting initially with the purchase of a computer, scanner and laser printer.
When David first met Rutherford, the existing classes had so few translations that the groups would study the lessons over and over again. They hoped that when funds became available new lessons would be translated. Today the translation of The Acts of the Apostles has been completed in the Chichewa language, along with The Gospel of Luke, God’s Amazing Book and Ephesians. The translation of the study of The Pentateuch is currently in progress.
Especially blessed by the growth of CBSI Malawi is a group of 40 female participants who have the HIV virus. The leader of this group, who walked 15 kilometres to meet David and Gillian, told them of the women’s’ joy. People with HIV are usually shunned in Malawi. The group is so popular because the women feel accepted and loved. They are revelling in the love and acceptance of God!
With nearly 100 groups and classes in Malawi, Rutherford is now able to visit these classes to encourage, distribute lessons and shepherd its leaders and their 1,000 members. He now has money for transport. CBSI UK has also helped provide funding for eight bicycles for Area Leaders. Gillian and David also visited with a team of opticians to provide spectacles for those who were unable to read the Bible because of poor eyesight.
To find out more about Gillian and David’s project in Malawi, visit:
http://www.projectmalawi.org.uk
