One of many changes I had to get used to when I moved to Malawi was sleeping under a mosquito net at night.  At first, it seemed so confining, but the net has grown into a type of security blanket for me keeping out not only mosquitoes but also every other creepy crawly creature that [...]

My first trip out to one of our clinic sites during my first week in Malawi is an experience I will never forget.  Our devotion began with a hymn out of the Chichewa hymnal, and I was brought close to tears.  I couldn’t understand a word of it, but the sound of so many voices [...]

After spending the last 16 years working in the public health sector, I became very aware  of the missing component in health care delivery. We focus primarily on how to fix the problems, but within specific guidelines. As a Christian I found many opportunities to share my faith with people who were suffering and dying [...]

In 1975 Mark Johnston married Jane Gurgel and through the years they were blessed with five children.  His pastoral work took him to Bowdle, South Dakota – Deltona, FL – Waunakee, WI –and Spooner, WI, before accepting the call as missionary to Malawi, Africa.
He has been serving Beautiful Saviour of the Lutheran Church of Central [...]

Just ten minutes ago our member, Radweeky Bisiwasi Kaimaima left the church.  He announced to me that his six year old nephew died.  It’s not like a nephew in the U.S.  This nephew was an orphan under Radweeky’s care, just as he is an orphan. The family had no money to buy a coffin for [...]