Malawi (MNN) — Emmanuel felt himself wasting away inside the dingy four walls of Zomba Maximum Prison in Malawi.
Days blurred together, marked only by the shift changes of prison guards. Then, he received Scripture from World Missionary Press.
“This man had a life-changing encounter with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a booklet he received,” Helen Williams of WMP says.
“It transformed his heart of stone into a heart of flesh and made him alive in Christ.”
After being released from prison two months ago, Emmanuel “shares this message of hope and salvation with the people in his community,” Williams adds.
World Missionary Press sends Scripture booklets and other materials free of charge to Daniel, a local pastor living on the Malawi-Mozambique border. Learn more about WMP’s ministry here.
Filling the gap
Many communities in Malawi and Mozambique still lack access to Scripture in their heart languages. While national languages like Chichewa and Portuguese are common, several local dialects remain underserved. Low literacy, poverty, and limited infrastructure further hinder Bible access.
“We have groups of women who teach each other the Word of God. These books have made our groups grow spiritually. Sometimes we can be confused about where to share words from because we do not have Bibles, but with the arrival of these books, things will be easier.”
(Photo, caption courtesy of WMP)
Along with encouraging prisoners like Emmanuel, Daniel shares the hope of Christ in remote villages. After each visit, he leaves a Scripture booklet in Chichewa.
Villagers often respond with gratitude.
“We’re very happy for this help, and it came at the right time,” one villager told Daniel, while another added, “I thank God for the books I have received. My life will never be the same again, and it was a very difficult life.”
Most people in these remote areas don’t have access to a Bible in their heart language. That’s why believers like Gloria treasure the WMP booklets, which contain only Scripture.
“I thank God because today I received a wonderful gift,” Gloria says. “This booklet will help me and my family a lot. Thank you so much for reaching out with the Word of God.”
Your gift can help WMP keep materials free for local partners by covering printing and shipping costs. Find giving options here on WMP’s website.
Header and story images courtesy of World Missionary Press.
