Title: Cyclone Freddy Relief
Subtitle: How You Can Help Affected Families and Villages in Malawi
Host: Beth Domsten
Speaker: Bupe Mike Mwampeta
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 @ 2 pm Eastern
Beginning in February, Cyclone Freddy made landfall in Malawi for over a month, leaving the country with vast amounts of devastation to both its people and the land.
Leading up to this event, the country had experienced a rainy season, making it more susceptible to flooding and damage. During the cyclone, people of all ages were swept away by raging waters or were buried under landslides.
The destruction of Cyclone Freddy has left the Malawian people without homes, clean water, and basic necessities. While the government is doing its best to assist those affected, many people in villages still need assistance.
Bupe and his team at Canaan International Ministries are regularly sought after by regional chiefs in times of need and support, as they are actively involved in building homes, supporting widows, completing hand-dug water wells, and teaching and equipping pastors and leaders in remote villages.
Bupe and his wife, Esther, are passionate about helping the needy where they live, as they experienced great need growing up in orphanages. It was there that they learned the concept of family and how important it is to make a godly difference in the lives of those who have so little. They are very grateful to God for the many missionaries from America and other countries that have journeyed with them sharing love, time, and resources with the precious people of Malawi.
You can make a difference by joining us in this webinar and learning about the current situation in Malawi. You may also donate to The Justice Network, and your contribution will go towards helping the people in Malawi.
During this webinar, you will learn about…
- The aftermath of Cyclone Freddy and its effects in Malawi
- What is currently going on in the country
- What people in the affected villages need
- What Bupe and his team are doing to help
- How you can help Malawi in this time
Let’s come together to support the people of Malawi during this difficult time and make a positive impact!
About Bupe Mwampeta
Bupe Mike Mwampeta and his wife Esther and their little daughter Cindy live in Malawi, Africa; also known as the Warm Heart of Africa. Bupe has a pastor’s heart and spends great amounts of time caring for the people of Malawi. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management and serves as the administrator of Canaan International Ministries. The ministry emphasizes on building homes and supporting widows, completing hand dug water wells in villages that lack clean available water, and teaching and equipping pastors and leaders that live in remote/regional villages of the country so that the Gospel is proclaimed to those who are not saved.
Bupe did an outstanding job informing us on Cyclone Freddy and the disastrous effects it has left. I liked that Bupe had photos and videos shown that went along with his teaching. The images helped bring a greater understanding of the people’s loss, devastation, trauma, and grief. My heart was touched deeply – especially when I saw Bupe’s response to a few videos. Cyclone Freddy survivors truly need our support and continued prayers. It was wonderful to see photos and videos of Bupe’s ministry bringing hope, clothing, food, supplies, clean water and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people. Their smiles were precious!
God works through MIRACLES:
1. Some homes had walls falling “outside” instead of “inside” on top of the people. People realized this was a miracle and were thankful lives were spared.
2. A store front with the verse Psalm 91 on it was protected from the cyclone. All the shops surrounding this shop were swept away. The photo was shared through social medial all across Malawi. People knew it could only be God, so they proclaimed, “Jesus is Lord.”
3. People are saying, “Our strength couldn’t have saved us. We know for sure. For us to get out of that (the water), it was a different strength.” A lot of people are seeking God more than ever before and trusting God more. It’s like a revival is happening. They want to hear the Word of God preached on other days besides Sundays.
A few comments that stood out:
* *Bupe said, “Our duty as Christians is to bring HOPE to those that are hopeless.” A lot of Malawians don’t have hope – especially those who are in the villages where no one is helping them. Giving them plastic papers to cover their broken walls temporarily was like giving them millions because they didn’t have money to buy the plastic paper. For the first time, people smiled and had a little hope.
* *Prior to Cyclone Freddy, Malawi was already experiencing a deadly cholera outbreak. The flooding and mudslides from Cyclone Freddy made the water and sanitation conditions worse. Cholera is spreading because people are using the streams/river in the villages to wash their clothing and their baby’s dirty soiled diaper clothing in the same water they wash their garden produce. They use this same water for drinking and cooking.
* *When finances come in, Bupe and his team hand dig water wells that have a pump so the villages can have safe, natural filtered water. They dig water wells in the dry season – August, Sept, October, and early November. When they find the water table in the dry season, it means the water will never run dry. After the well is dug, the village people celebrate with song and dance, and the Gospel of Christ is preached to the people. Many people receive Jesus Christ as their Savior!
* *Many chiefs have contacted Bupe about wanting water wells dug in different villages.
****THANK YOU everyone for your prayers and financial support for the people of Malawi. God Bless You!! (Proverbs 19:17, Matthew 25:37-40)
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to hear directly from Bupe Mwampeta in Malawi.
Admittedly, it was difficult to see the pictures and watch the heartbreaking videos of those perishing in the rushing flood waters. I prayed for brother Bupa as he recounted the events of the devastating flooding and mudslides.
The ministry of brother Bupe truly displays the faithfulness of God and His sustaining love and care to the people of the affected villages. Thank you Dr. Peck and Empower 2000 for bringing Cyclone Freddy to the forefront.
I appreciate the opportunity to donate to brother Bupe’s hand-on ministry to the people of Malawi.