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Halliwells in Malawi

September 2011

“Community Vigils”  

Dear Friends,  

We want to thank everyone for remembering us in prayer now that we have returned to Malawi .  We thought a quick update was in order.

Today was the day of the planned demonstrations against the government.  The week was a difficult one as the Blantyre market was burned to the ground.  This market is directly behind our church.  Another civil rights activist had his home petrol bombed.  The United Nations initiated talks failed earlier this week and the civil rights groups were given permission from the High Court of Malawi to have demonstrations today.  Many were expecting the worst and shops were boarded up last night and schools were cancelled.  At the last moment, the civil rights groups called everyone to have quiet vigils in their communities for the next three days.  They urged no one to go into the city centre and riot.  This ended up being a very quiet and peaceful day.  We’re not sure that it accomplished anything politically.  We’re sure everyone will be back to work and school tomorrow.  Thank you for your prayers.     Keagan also had another consultation with the orthopaedic surgeon in Malawi and it was determined that the proposed surgery would not be needed.  This is another answer to prayer.    Your prayers have been so appreciated!

With our thanks,

Glen and Kerry Halliwell  
PAOC Malawi