We have received messages from The Passion Center expressing thanksgiving and praise to God for such blessings. Joseph, a Passion Center staff member, said, “the kids are beaming and so excited.”

Four months ago we sent off the container trusting and praying that the Lord’s will would be done. He saw the container safely to the Passion Center and we look forward to the contents blessing the orphans in Zomba, Malawi for years to come.

Throughout the entire shipment of the container, it has been a reminder of God’s timing and how His timing is perfect and not ours. In our view and plans, we desired to have the container arrive prior to the Northwest mission trip team’s arrival. Naturally, it made sense for our teams to be present to help unload, distribute, and see the immediate joy and excitement in the Malawian’s eyes.

Current Status: Container Unloaded!

The Packing Team was in full gear on Saturday. While separated by thousands of miles, these men spent the day fellowshipping with their brothers and sisters in Malawi.

A 40' container arrived at Northwest early this morning and the Packing Team is in high gear!

The container is now over 80% full! It is so cool how much the church body has rallied around providing for some of the physical needs of the orphans at the Passion Center for Children in Malawi. The following is a list of a few finals items needed as we finish up the Container Project.

“If you can’t leave your footprints there…at least leave your fingerprints.”

The children of Northwest have taken this challenge to heart. Not only are they giving generously to cover the Passion Center with their fingerprints, many have taken the children in Africa to heart in even more personal ways.

While a trip to Malawi isn’t possible for everyone, we each have the opportunity to participate in the Container Project. By now, we’ve all heard it, “If you can’t leave your footprints there, at least leave your fingerprints,” and we’re doing it by giving, organizing, and packing. Now, you have one more way to send your fingerprints, literally!

Items for the Container Project will soon be pouring in…but then what? Here is a step-by-step explanation of how (and when) your donations will get from Northwest Bible to the Passion Center.

As Jon Herman described—in the introduction of the Container Project last Sunday morning—we want this to be an opportunity to teach your children about other kids who have less but are loved by God just as much. Here’s a great way for your kids to be involved through their Sunday morning classes!

Have a question about the Container Project? Looking for more information? Well, we may have your answer already!

The Malawi Container Project began this Sunday and the response was overwhelming. Individuals, couples, and families flocked around the info counters, leafing through item cards and making friends with those around them. Once the second service was over, it was an amazing sight to see all the empty card holders. Our church family came together in a huge way!

While the bulk of the action was happening in the foyer, down at the South end of the building, we were able to place the first items in the container. A few guys worked together to unload 176 donated Rubbermaid totes that will be a clean, dry place for the children at the Passion Center to store some of their clothes.

Let's keep it coming!

This Sunday it begins! It’s an opportunity for every person at Northwest to make an impact on Malawi. From our preschool and children’s classes…to families…to Life Groups…to our weekday ministries, there’s something for everyone!

A skilled crew of volunteers began building a mock container in the foyer by the gym Tuesday evening. This mock container will be the storage place for collections until it is time to pack the real metal shipping container at the end of the project. All of the wood from the mock container will be shipping to Malawi for reuse.

Next time you’re at the church, make a trip to that end of the building. The mockup is a great way to understand the scale of a forty foot shipping container.