Feba’s ministry to the Yawo people in and around the country of Malawi has been filled with drama …unexpected death, FM licence denied, burglary of the studio and recent eviction from the property. Thankfully God can bring all things (even crisis) together for good – the production of Feba’s programmes to the Yawo is moving closer to listeners.
Unfolding drama for broadcasts in Malawi
Prayer Points
- Pray for all the details involved in relocating the ministry operations from Blantyre to the FM Malawi site (200km north).
- Pray for this time of transition for Amos and the rest of the staff. Pray for clear direction and unity as the ministry makes this move.
- Pray for a renewed sense of vision for the ministry and the granting of the community FM station licence.
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Skilled engineers keep radio on air
"Feba has been called upon to help provide masts and recommend maintenance to help prevent problems.
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Feba's 50th anniversary!
As Feba turns 50 we’re celebrating the anniversary of Britain’s first missionary radio station!
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Okhaldunga FM fully licensed for broadcasting
Aafno FM is “official” now! It recently passed its government inspection so it is fully licensed for broadcasting. Sean MacKenzie, Feba’s Development Director for South Asia says: “Now the real work begins.”
Prayer Points
- Pray for adequate fuel and power supplies in Okhaldunga to power the generator enough to charge the batteries to keep the programmes on air each day. Pray that the solar panels can resolve some of the electricity shortage.
- Pray for the upcoming training workshop at the station this summer that Vijay can smoothly make the arrangements.
- Pray for the producers to be creative as they develop programmes and interview people in the community that they can begin building good relationships.
- Pray for Sean and Sarah MacKenzie who recently returned to the UK for a brief visit with family and supporting churches before heading on to a time of deputation meetings in Canada and South Africa through the summer.
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Construction underway in Nepal
Construction is underway at the new station in Okhaldunga in eastern Nepal, one of the community FM stations in the CoRIN project (Community Radio Initiative in Nepal).
Prayer Points
- Pray for the Okhaldunga radio team that they will gain more encouragement and training from Sean and Vijay, in preparation for their running the station.
- Pray for Vijay as he organises and trains staff to develop community radio stations in Nepal.
- Pray for Sean, as the lack of power and signal limits his use of the internet and mobile phone, that he will embrace the slower pace of life and spend some time alone in prayer, reading and meditation.
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New FM station in Malawi goes live
After being postponed a week to clean up water damage, training of the programme producers for the new FM community radio station in Malawi will begin on 8 December, continuing through 19 December. Due to the unexpected delay, this training will overlap the on-air date for test transmissions, beginning on 17 December.
Prayer Points
- Pray for the Project Coordinator as he leads the training, with the added pressure that the producers be ready for on-air training if the station test phase begins as planned on 17 December.
- Pray for the four new programme producers that they will be quick learners, gaining confidence throughout the training as they hear the lessons and then put them into practice.
- Pray for the Development Engineer as he completes final construction details in preparation for test transmissions.
- Pray for the Station Manager as he prepares to leave for Malawi on 12 December, starting this new role for the Malawi FM station.
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Flood strikes Malawi FM site
A sudden rain downpour in Malawi on Tuesday afternoon (25 November) flooded water into the generator room and the Malawi FM studio leaving a layer of mud all over. This occurred just weeks before their planned on-air testing phase date of 17 December.
Prayer Points
- There are concerns associated with carpets when they are damaged by flood. Pray that the carpets can be cleaned quickly and efficiently before lasting mildew/mould damage can set in.
- Pray for the Development Engineer as he completes the construction of the cable extension and coordinates repairs.
- Pray for them as they prepare an alternate plan for training the presenters in the studio.
- Pray for management as they consider what impact this will have to the on-air date in December.
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Have Suitcase, will broadcast
Feba UK engineers develop studio in a suitcase for portable radio programme recording and compilation, making Christian radio ministry easier in remote, disaster-struck or unsafe locations.
Prayer Points:
For the UK engineers as they continue to develop the design of the studio
For guidance to send studios where they can be used most effectively
That new users will master the technology quickly and make the best use of their studios
For safety as studios are delivered into countries that may be hostile to Christian work
Radio: going the distance
A radio ministry across Africa, Asia and the Middle East does not happen overnight, nor is it sustained without perseverance and commitment from staff, supporters, ministry partners and listeners alike.
Prayer Points
- Pray for Feba Board members and the executive staff members who are involved in setting ministry strategy as they seek God’s will.
- Pray for people to join Feba as prayer supporters to keep the ministry’s foundation firmly planted in prayer.
- Pray for people to hear God’s call to become financial partners in the long-term process of sharing the Gospel of Christ through radio.
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Malawi station construction update
Building work on an FM station in Malawi, Africa, continues to make decent progress.
Prayer Points
- Pray that the remaining parts of the project will go well and be completed on time.
- Give thanks for safety so far while working on the building site, and pray this will continue until the project is complete.