2. CONNECTED CHURCH
Eagles, Malawi

3. THE WORD OF GOD
Autumn 2017

4. Do you think you take being able to read the Bible for granted?
Notes to leader: Use this question as a way to get people engaged in the update. Ask people to talk to the person next to them, and then feedback to you.

5. Chetilla is one of the poorest villages in the region of Cajamarca, with almost two thirds of people living in poverty. Education, or a lack of it, is a big problem for locals too - fewer than a quarter of the population have completed primary school, and over 13% are unable to read.
Pastor Sam’s church in Southern Malawi is in an area with high levels of illiteracy

6. “When the community comes to church on a Sunday, it is the only opportunity they have to hear the word of God - since they cannot read the Bible for themselves”
Pastor Sam

7. Tearfund partner Eagles in Malawi introduced new audio Bibles for the community in Pastor Sam’s village, for them to use in group Bible studies.

8. “It’s amazing what God is doing among us now that people are increasing their knowledge of the word of God.”

9. Pastor Sam says he has seen incredible social and spiritual change now that the community have access to the Word.
There has been a marked decrease of gender-based violence in the village, and they are now working together to look at how they can improve the lives of everyone in the community.

10. PRAY FOR...
Continued social and spiritual impact from the Bible studies
More communities and churches in illiterate areas to be given audio Bibles
Strength and energy for Eagles