Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Vision Statement:
VOH Malawi exists to bring hope to orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi so that lasting transformation can take hold of their lives and so they can embrace adulthood as contributing members of society.
Ministry Focus:The Walton family is currently working at VOH Malawi (VOHM), a ministry to children in extreme poverty. Jef and Renatta serve faithfully as the Director and Administrator of VOHM. They work with a local committee of community leaders to identify children who are amongst the most vulnerable in the area. They partner with the caregivers of each VOH child to support them through education, healthcare, nutrition, discipleship, and child safeguarding. About 500 children are now supported through VOH Malawi. Additionally, more than 40 Malawians are employed full time at the centre. The families they serve live in the same community as the centre is located. VOHM is a high-density and extreme-low-income peri-urban community called Kauma which is in Malawi’s capital city, Lilongwe. Each day VOH children walk from home to the centre to attend classes at the school and access the other programs. Renatta is also an adjunct faculty member at Master’s College and Seminary where she continues to teach online courses.
Ministry History:
Jef and Renatta have been serving in Malawi, Africa since November 2014. Before moving to Africa Jef worked as a plumber, a youth pastor, and served on the board of his church. Renatta served as the administrator of their home church for five years, and she has been teaching at Master's College and Seminary since 2008 both online and on campus.
Prayer Requests:
Pray for Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries, that God would bring the changes that will lead to a brighter future.
Pray for God’s protection to surround the Walton family as they live and serve in Malawi.
Pray for the effective implementation of VOHM discipleship program, that a deeper walk with Jesus might be found by VOHM staff and children.
Pray for wisdom for Jef and Renatta as they continue to lead this growing organization.
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