Since his training in 2005 in Tulsa, Maxwell has been serving as a National Missionary associated with LEI-USA. After helping to develop the Sena literacy primers (2 books with 72 lessons), Maxwell has trained 4 coordinators who in turn train volunteer literacy teachers. Currently, they have 54 literacy classes happening in churches across Sena areas of Malawi and Mozambique. Around 900 adult learners make up those classes. (Pictured above, 2 literacy teachers tra
ined by Fred John, one of the Sena literacy coordinators. Fred John is wearing a tie).
April 23rd, Nancy Sue and I traveled with Maxwell down from Blantyre to Bangula area in the valley. As we descended from the heights of Blantyre, the temperatures increased and the sun came out.
We visited two villages where literacy classes are in progress. Maxwell begins in a village with the church. If the church is willing to host a literacy class, then Maxwell (or the literacy coordinator) will work with them to have a volunteer teacher trained.
Nancy Sue and I had the privilege of greeting the classes and giving them encouragement. We listened as several people (men and women) read from their literacy books and from the Bible. Each visit began with greetings and singing. The joy of the Lord is in the place! Hearing adult learners reading always gives me a special joy. Seeing how Maxwell has utilized the training he received in Tulsa also gave me special joy. Maxwell (and other LEI national missionaries), serve in this position without a set salary. They receive donations from individuals and churches just as all LEI missionaries do for the support of their families and ministries. Below are some photos of our time with the literacy classes.
Sena literacy class held in the church (Bangula area, Malawi). Most of the class is women, many with babies with them.
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