WMU Team to Malawi in 2012

In cooperation with the Kentucky Baptist Convention Go Africa emphasis in 2012, we will be sending a team to Malawi in July.

Training for Minister’s Wives
July 4 – 16, 2012

Projected Trip Information (Schedule, cost, etc. are subject to change)

Cost: $3,000 (estimate – includes airfare, mission team insurance, in-country expenses for meals & lodging). Participant will be responsible for meals enroute, souvenirs, and other personal expenses.

Team size: 6-8

This team will teach a variety of classes for minister's wives during their summer minister's wives institute at the seminary. Team members are needed to classes such as: Bible (OT/ NT – specific books, topics TBA), Baptist Beliefs, Baptist History, Women in the Bible and what we can learn from them, Role of the pastor’s wife and family relationships, Christian Family Living, HIV & AIDS, First Aid, Cancer (especially cervical cancer which is the most prevalent cancer among women in Malawi), Child care / child development, Care of children – how to keep them healthy (hygiene, nutrition, diarrhea, pneumonia, etc.), sewing, crafts, cooking / nutrition (using foods readily available in Malawi), literacy, English, How to start RAs, GAs, and Ideas for missions groups.

Assignments for classes to teach will be finalized after team is enlisted in consultation with Mary Polglase, IMB missionary, Malawi. Team members can also help with child care. There are usually anywhere from 10-15 children. If some want to help in the nursery and bring decorations and little toys, this would be greatly appreciated.

Application and deposit of $500 due by February 15, 2012. Payment of $2,000 due by March 31, 2012 and the Balance of $500 due by June 30, 2012. For more information and a travel schedule: WMU Team to Malawi 2012

Contact Joy Bolton, Kentucky WMU, for an application form and/or additional information.
502-489-3423 or 866-489-3423 or email: Joy.Bolton@kybaptist.org