http://www.morrisonafrica.comRSS feeds for Morrison Africa60http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/53/Whats-Happening-With-Iris-Africa-in-Malawi.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=53http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=53&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/53/Whats-Happening-With-Iris-Africa-in-Malawi.aspx The clear blue skies with intense sunshine return once again over Bangula as the rainy season draws to a close.  The rains have not been much to brag about this year, at least here in the southern district of Malawi.  In fact, the lack of rain has caused great concern among thousands of families who have had their crops destroyed by the drought during December and January.  Some fortunate enough to have found more seed, have persisted, planting again, yet have very little to show.  It looks like it will be a difficult year, again. David MorrisonFri, 26 Mar 2010 12:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:53http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/49/Malawians-First-Journey-To-America.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=49http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=49&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/49/Malawians-First-Journey-To-America.aspx For the last three years, Kelvin’s character has drawn our attention.  In a society where there is plenty of lying, theft, adultery and laziness, it is a breath of fresh air when you find someone exemplary.  Kelvin Sitati will be the first Malawian from Iris Africa Malawi to travel to the United States for training in order to learn how to manage a fish farm.  This sustainable program is another step forward to reduce the hunger that has plagued southern Malawi.  David MorrisonTue, 03 Mar 2009 16:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:49http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/46/Malawi--Mozambique-Flooding-Report.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=46http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=46&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/46/Malawi--Mozambique-Flooding-Report.aspx ‘There is no one like you, O Lord, and there is no God but you.  And who is like your people Israel – the one nation on earth whose God WENT OUT to redeem a people for himself.’   1 Chron.17:20-21 David MorrisonMon, 03 Mar 2008 15:15:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:46http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/45/Delivering-Hope.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=45http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=45&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/45/Delivering-Hope.aspx In Bangula the rain pounded down again on our roof throughout the whole night.  We slept restlessly, awakening often, concerned for those whose grass shelters would not withstand these conditions. We know that this Malawi rain will eventually flow downstream into the devastated flood region of Mutarara, Mozambique, challenging relief efforts even more.  We pray and hope that in the midst of this, the thousands displaced find some comfort in Jesus, who we know is near.  David MorrisonSun, 27 Jan 2008 09:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:45http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/44/MozambiqueMalawi-Flooding-Report.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=44http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=44&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/44/MozambiqueMalawi-Flooding-Report.aspxI have just returned to the Iris base in southern Malawi after witnessing the devastating flooding in central Mozambique.  The situation is very serious…much worse than last year.   David MorrisonFri, 25 Jan 2008 10:23:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:44http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/42/The-Joy-of-Christ.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=42http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=42&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/42/The-Joy-of-Christ.aspxWhat do you get when you have 12 metric tons of maize flour, 300 heads of cabbage, 3 tons of beans, 5 butchered cows, 6,000 of the poorest of the poor, and a great hunger for Jesus?  –  Revival!  David MorrisonSun, 13 May 2007 08:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:42http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/41/Embracing-Hope.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=41http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=41&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/41/Embracing-Hope.aspx “We welcome you and embrace the message of hope you proclaim.”    - Traditional Authority Chief in Mozambique  Another bumpy drive on another hot day, into the flooded area of Mutarara.  What will we find this time?  How deep will we be able to go?  With Pinzgauer loaded to the gills and a large transport truck, we move with another 18 ½ tons of food towards the refugee camp we found last time.   One of the border officials is not as friendly this time, and time is lost sorting that out.  Then, when we arrive in Mutarara, we discover that transportation assistance we had been promised is not available.  We need the help of smaller trucks as the road in the flood zone is not able to support our large transport truck.  What next?  We search around to find a tractor with a trailer and a pick up truck that help us by making numerous trips down the final 10 km stretch of washed out road into the camp.David MorrisonSat, 31 Mar 2007 10:05:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:41http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/Yet-I-will-praise.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=40http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=40&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/40/Yet-I-will-praise.aspx Its 4AM and we are barely awake loading the last few relief items into what is already an overloaded Pinzgauer to begin our seven hour journey back to Mozambique to bring hope to some of the thousands who are suffering in the flood zone in Mutarara district. A hired truck loaded with 17.5 metric tons of maize flour has already gone ahead to ensure we will cross the border together later this morning. I’m accompanied by three of our national leaders: Timothy, Ali and Samson, who are squeezed in among the beans, clothing, soap and salt, as well as supplies to sustain us on the journey like clean water and a 100 extra litres of petrol. The rains this week have made the roads more challenging. We take it slow and stop to orienteer our way through each washout before proceeding. The strength and maneuverability of the Pinzgauer get us through difficult patches of flooded road. Likewise, we are carried by the strength of God and His grace sees us through the borders, and to our first destination – a refugee camp we visited the previous week – a place of great despair and suffering. David MorrisonSun, 11 Mar 2007 12:59:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:40http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/28/Feeding-The-Hungry.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=28http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=28&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/28/Feeding-The-Hungry.aspxIt’s sunrise and people begin their journey from all over the Bangula region to the Iris Ministries food distribution centre. Some walk for hours with empty stomachs and bare feet. They are hopeful that at the end of their journey under the intense sun, they will receive food. David MorrisonSun, 30 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:28http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/Malawi-is-Hungry.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=4http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4/Malawi-is-Hungry.aspxWe recently hosted the first central region conference in two years. Our ministry team from Bangula, including our commissioners, Bible school teachers, choir and southern region overseers, set off from Bangula at 5AM to begin the eight hour journey to Lilongwe. We were joined by two of our Iris International Directors, Surprise Sithole, and Rolland Baker who flew in for the conference. We were also encouraged by a team of missionaries and nationals from Dondo, Mozambique who drove 16 hours in order to assist us.David MorrisonThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Why-Would-15000-People-Come-to-Bangula.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=5http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Why-Would-15000-People-Come-to-Bangula.aspxPeople come on foot, loaded on flat bed trucks, squeezed into various un-roadworthy vehicles…..they stream in from near and far. Why? What draws them? They come for food, for Good News, for fellowship, and for healing. Some come because they are curious, some just follow the crowds hoping for some free food. David MorrisonSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=11http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=11&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Default.aspxSeveral of you know what those words mean, because you cut out the letters to make banners which now hang in our classroom. They read: ‘Blessed are the poor, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’   The banners were an idea, which I mentioned to Marie (a friend who is here visiting as I write). She took the idea and the Scripture to some friends who made these beautiful banners for our pastors. The amazing part is this. In my usual fashion I forgot to include the dimensions of the spaces available, and the banners fit perfectly between each of the windows. David MorrisonMon, 17 May 2004 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:11http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Finally.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=12http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=12&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Finally.aspxAfter four months traveling by rail, sea and road, the two 20’ containers arrived safely the other day to Bangula. Long before the containers were expected in Africa I started the process to clear them. I’ve learned that getting clearance is no easy task. After numerous trips back and forth from Blantyre (2 ½ hour drive each way), two trips to Lilongwe (7 hour drive each way), persistent phone calls, meetings with people in the offices of the Registrar General, Solicitor General, Attorney General, Commissioner General, the Malawi Revenue Authority, Customs and Immigration, we finally received approval. We appreciated the special attention we received from our MP who in December ushered us into the office of the Attorney General on Parliament Hill in Lilongwe to help plead our case. However, once given approval, our challenges were not yet over.David MorrisonSun, 25 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:12http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/Feed-My-Sheep.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=13http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=13&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/Feed-My-Sheep.aspxWhen Jesus spoke those words to Peter, after the resurrection, what was he talking about? Shepherding the young church by feeding them the Word. Surely!  Here, we count it a privilege to feed these pastors the Word every day, and find that we are also called on to physically feed the hungry.  Week seven at the Bible school has finished up well but there are great challenges back in the homes of the villages our students come from. The backdrop to training pastors at the school where they get three meals a day is one of hunger.David MorrisonSun, 02 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:13http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/Mos-Letter-From-October-2003.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=14http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/Mos-Letter-From-October-2003.aspxAs temperatures drop back in Canada, ours continue to go up as summer approaches. We’ve just had three days and nights of intense heat (46 degrees Celsius in the shade). The breeze that gently blows across the land feels like the heat that comes out of an oven. Yet, even so, our pastors from the Bible school on Friday were poised like race horses at the starting gate ready to begin their practical evangelism class.David MorrisonMon, 20 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24/South-Africa.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=24http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=24&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/24/South-Africa.aspxI’m currently in South Africa. Just arrived here in Johannesburg a couple hours ago. I’ll be here until Saturday morning. Jo and the kids arrive tomorrow late afternoon. I can’t wait! I have missed them so much. It is exciting to think of them here! Wow!David MorrisonThu, 02 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:24http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25/Thoughts-from-September.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=25http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25/Thoughts-from-September.aspxThoughts from SeptemberDavid MorrisonMon, 15 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/Reflections-from-September-2003.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=15http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=15&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/Reflections-from-September-2003.aspxReflections from September 2003David MorrisonMon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:15http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/16/Reflections-from-Mos-trip-to-Malawi.aspx#Comments0http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=68&ModuleID=380&ArticleID=16http://www.morrisonafrica.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=16&PortalID=1&TabID=68http://www.morrisonafrica.com/News/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/16/Reflections-from-Mos-trip-to-Malawi.aspxTwo robes are laid out before you.  One catches the eye immediately.  It is beautiful beyond description, shiny with diamonds and pearls.  It is brilliant in the sun.  The second robe is a simple brown tunic, torn in places and obviously old.  Which one do you want?  Every day we choose which robe to put on, the one which puts us in the spotlight or the one that makes us invisible, the one that attracts a crowd or the one that blends in with the crowd. Taking in dying children requires the brown robe.  Picking up sick orphans means getting dirty.David MorrisonSun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:16