Partnering in God’s Kingdom
The Nazarene 30 Hour Famine powered by World Vision is an incredible way to participate in what God is doing through Christians in Malawi. Funds raised by Nazarene congregations will specifically go to help children and families in the World Vision and Nazarene Compassionate Ministries sponsored Mutendere Area Development Project (ADP) in Mzimba, Malawi. Through this partnership, farmers will receive training in sustainable agricultural methods that will help provide food stability for families and children.
To sign your church up to be a part of the Nazarene 30 Hour Famine, simply click here to set up a profile and get your materials. And be sure to read further on this page to see more about how the funds you raise will transform lives in Malawi.
Life in Malawi
Malawi, located in southern Africa, has a population of approximately 12.5 million people of which 65% live below the poverty line. Over 22% of children under five in Malawi are underweight or malnourished.
The Mzimba district in northern Malawi is predominately rural. Eighty-five percent of the residents of Mzimba depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Three droughts in the past 10 years coupled with lack of training in sustainable agricultural methods prevents people from growing the necessary food for good nutritional development.
Fourteen percent of people in the Mzimba area are HIV-positive, which limits their ability for labor-intensive agricultural activities. Some people spend much of their time nursing their chronically ill relatives and neighbors while looking for ways to meet the needs of children who are orphaned and under their care.
Get more info about Malawi and the Mzimba area here.
Partnering in Hope
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is partnering with World Vision to train farmers in the Mzimba region of northern Malawi. Over 3,000 farmers will learn to grow nutrient-full crops such as soybeans, groundnuts, and cassava. Some will learn seed multiplication, integrated fish farming, irrigation techniques, and the benefits of collective marketing.
As a Nazarene congregation participating in the Famine, your donations go directly to this project affecting the lives of people in Nazarene congregations as well as the whole community.
Other Stuff You'll Need to Know
Set up your very own Online Fundraising page and email your family and friends from all over the country to donate to the Famine in your name. Create your own page here.
Famine Sunday is a great way to grow your church's involvement in serving the poor while letting your students take a greater leadership role.
Ready to turn in your Nazarene 30 Hour Famine funds? You'll need to remember to turn in your Control Sheet with those funds if you want to receive your group's rewards. You should have one in your kit, but if you've lost it, you can download another Control Sheet here.
The Fuller Seminary Center for Youth and Family Ministry has developed a four-part curriculum for your use, and it's FREE.
Check out the Famine Planning Guide. It's the easiest way to find everything you need for your Famine event.
Are you interested in visiting Malawi, Africa? The Nazarene 30 Hour Famine Study Tour is your chance to see how the funds your group raised are being used to save lives.
