Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus, who is indeed the Christ!

Our October 2015 trip started out seemingly on the wrong foot. Jesse, a young man, who attends our

church, was unable to go on this trip. Jesse was scheduled to sit next to me on the flight from New York

to Johannesburg, Africa, and again from Johannesburg to Lilongwe our final destination. However, in his

place a man named Milward sat. This man was dressed in a suit…very immaculate in every detail of

dress and mannerism. I engaged him in conversation and learned he was one of the men Malawi’s

president sent to the UN meeting in New York. He was a very influential man dealing in commodities---

corn, rice, Milo etc. He buys from one country and sells again in his country. The man is a Christian who

has been on the local news many times. He feeds thousands of poor, lame, and “the unlovable” providing

food and blankets. He also gives many 100’s of sacks of grain to local villages. He has built a series of

six churches throughout his area also.

His English was poor but we managed to communicate over the 14-hour flight. His sister was sitting a

few rows back and overheard his difficulty in understand me. She came along side and helped in the

communication for some time. I showed this man photos of our church and of projects, we had

accomplished in Malawi. I explained how we started with $34 USA dollars and a vision to build a debt

free ministry that reached around the world. We began with just my wife, mother in-law, two families

and me. I told him about our Bible school and that Sat. we would hold our graduation. He was very

interested in how we trained Malawians. He gave me his phone number and insisted I call him when we

arrived because he wanted to come to the graduation.

This was the first indication that God would use Jesse’s not coming to our benefit, as I would not be

sitting next to this man otherwise.

We did call Millward and were invited to his home where he introduced us to his family and greatly

honored us. He then took us to his church and wanted us to preach the following Sunday. I could not, nor

any of our team as we all had pre-planned engagements. (We never did get back with Millward, as the

president of Malawi, called a special meeting of all delegates sent to the UN). However, this man has

promised to help in our orphanage which I will share later herein.

The Bible graduation was awesome. As individuals came forward to receive their diploma (8- second

year associate in ministerial study- and 5- in first year fundamentals of faith 24 lessons), family members

sang a special song as they danced to the front gathering round the graduate for photos….The song in the

African language told how they were all proud of the graduate and desired this event to be so. It was a

surprise. Two students who had no family were touched when the chief of their village and elders

humbled themselves by singing and standing with them…truly it was humbling for me to be a small part

of knowing I simply forwarded materials and books to these Christian pastors who have really done all of

the hard work. I only inspired them with an idea…..They teach 2 days every week for 6 hours. The

students work the fields for $2 per day and study by candle light. Most have no electricity in their homes.

Computers cannot be used unless students have transportation to go to town to charge the batteries etc. As

I questioned students latter in the week, their knowledge of the various subjects studied was amazing.

Not just basic understand but deeper principals involving all walks of their life.

This year we helped Pastor Lester, our man on the ground in Malawi who runs the orphanage, bible

school and oversees 6 churches to recently purchase 1.5 hectors (our acres) of land and to build a large

structure 85 feet long by 35 feet wide. The goal is to use the building as a church, Bible school,

conference center, and yearly meeting place for all 6 churches to hold ladies retreats etc.. I pledged to

raise $4,000 for their roof, which I am in the process of doing now.

2015 MALAWI MISSION TRIP UPDATE

Enclosed are some pictures of the orphanage, Church, and school …We now have 13 orphans and two

Mamas full time caring for them. We installed solar lighting this past trip and purchased eight cows, 15,

goats, 3 pigs and 300 chickens that are not yet delivered until the chicken pen is completed.

Last year we meet a member of Parliament named Peter Dimba, who toured our facility this year. He has

been a blessing to us by putting his approval on all we do. He gets a little credit for well repairs and that

makes him look good in parliament too…a win-win for all of us. We have dined at his home and enjoyed

fellowship with his wife and two children. They are wonderful Christians serving the Lord.

We distributed gift packages to all the orphans that their sponsors in the USA sent with us. We also

purchased shoes for each orphan and gave gifts to the Mama’s. At first, these orphans were most pitiful

to see. They hung their heads and were dressed in rags, dirty, eyes oftentimes had scum and hair dirty…

dirty …..dirty….But after three days of love and care they shinned, smiled, all held their heads high with

a newly found pride. We were saddened as we left. They embraced us as if we were their loving parents

forever. One little girl (the one with a pink headband in the pictures) hugged me and rubbed the hair on

my arm and just stared at me with a big smile. Truly I’d take her home in a second if possible…..but

must be content to do everything in my power to see this orphanage is the very best for her to grow up in

and learn about a savior that loves her dearly.

One last awesome event. The chiefs are willing to give us an additional 8 acres if we commit to building

a medical clinic. We have researched long and hard with the government who assure us they will staff the

clinic with two doctors and medicine, (two houses must be built with the clinic) Also the MP – Peter

Dimba agrees an ambulance will be placed at this clinic full time. We have much to pray about as this

clinic and two houses would be a huge undertaking…But look, how Rev Don’s small vision has grown in

just a few years. We laughed when we looked at the small storage building , 12 x12 brick building ,

which was Rev Dons idea of a small orphanage…my my, my, how God takes faithful men and transforms

their little dreams into His awesome plans to reach so many.

May God bless and keep you always as you seek His will for your life daily.

In Christ,

Dr. Steve Newton

4635 Grosenbacher Rd

San Antonio, Texas 78245

Graduation 2015

Five first year graduates. Eight second year graduates. All 13 students are registered for 2016 with five

additional students requesting to join. Please pray God help us to continuing providing books, bibles and

free tuition for students. These young men work for $2 per day wages, must attend class 3 days per week 6

hours per day often times missing work and then study by candle. Most do not have electric or running

water in their homes. Young men like Gervasio preach with no income, work full time, evangelize

neighboring villages and train others in prayer groups from the lessons they learn weekly. Oh and did I

mention must also care for their families.

New Church on 1.5 acres (We are raising $3,700 for a roof on this building) The man standing in doorway is Gervasio…..a new pastor and 2nd year graduate of our Bible school 2nd year

We helped this church purchase their land, obtain legal

documents with the government and purchase cement.

The congregation sold goats to purchase the bricks. It is

important to build the roof as quickly as possible due to

the heavy rain cycle. All who have donated share in this

work and will be rewarded in eternity. This young

pastor thanked me at least a dozen times during our trip

for all the books, Thompson Chain Bible and helping

begin their Bible school. The church is 85’x35’ and will

serve as the Bible school location, church, and

conference center for the other five churches. Rev

David Shows preached here our first Sunday in Malawi.

As soon as we raise the funds for the roof, ($3,700) this

structure will be removed and the material used to build

a new church in a neighboring village. Rev Lester is

standing in the window. Pray God continue to

strengthen him as he oversees the orphanage, Bible

school and all six churches. He also evangelizes local

villages by feeding the poor and presenting the Gospel.

All the churches are doing fine. We provided the funds for World Phiri’s church to concrete their dirt

floor which has been a blessing during the rains. (The first church we built). I preached here our

second Sunday on the subject of “Love one another”. We met with pastor after church to help him

understand how to deal with woman in the church who became a Christians after she had already

married a man having a first wife. Should she stay with her husband or leave him. These are the types

of situations Pastors face when folks get saved as the culture allows a man to have two wives.

wives…and many men do.

If you look carefully, you will

notice a temporary bamboo

structure built within the walls and

a thatched roof.

Orphanage inside

Kids from village next to Lester Don and Lepherson at We purchases 15 goats for milk, meat Orphanage newly constructed cattle pen and to grow a herd for resale

8 Cows were purchased. They need to be fattened up but We installed solar panels and light will be the start of the herd to produce meat, milk, and fixtures income

Look what God has done with so little…truly the saying is true “Little is much if God is in it .”

The Lord has opened so many doors over the past 5 years. (Of which I have been involved the past 3 years)

Pastor World Phari’s church now has a

concrete floor.- photo from last year- This

is the very first church we built.

Our Forth building houses the orphans. We installed solar power this trip. To the right is our certificate of registration. Three years, attorney fees, $750 in various agency fees…But were 100% legal. Something we were told would NEVER HAPPEN.

Thank You Lord Jesus!!!!

SOME PHOTOS OF THE ORPHANAGE AND ORPHANS

Sorting children’s gifts from Donors Children waiting for gifts

Dr Newton encouraged the students

reminding them that they are the most

valuable resource Malawi has…

“Gold” …and for them to take

advantage of the Teaching Staff that

has invested their lives mining Gold.

THESE CHILDREN TRULY ARE

THE HOPE OF MALAWI.

James 1:5

Paul takes advantage before

church to teach the children

from a Bible Storybook

Anna presented to him for

ministry just before we left

America. So many

opportunities to share Christ

with the children in every

village. Lord send the

workers into the harvest field

Rev. Don was the main speaker. “He

pulled no punches” as he spoke

concerning moral purity to 800 of the

1100 student school. God has opened

the door to speak at different schools all

because of the precious water we

supplied through fixing broken

boreholes at the school location.

Mama Precious Children- Lord thank you for every sponsor Rev Shows &Lepherson

NEW LAND PROMISED BY THE CHIEF IF WE WILL BUILD A CLINIC

Lord help us not to limit you for fear of the resources needed..Increase our faith and vision!

Paul & Gervasio

Which hand is colored The sun sets over LepLes Orphanage

A special thanks to Dr. Morgan and his wife Anita who always believed in me, prayed for me, backed our

African efforts financial and helped me understand the need to continue my education. Your investment has

not been in vain and while you can’t go to Malawi with us you share in the victories and live in the lives of

all the individuals we touch.

To all who support this ministry Thank you. The fishers of Men Motorcycle Ministry and friends, The

Otley’s, Hurons, Ernesto and Gloria, Anthony and Liza, Dante and Cassandra, Linda Loudon, Kelly Lewis,

Steve and Lisa, The Lee family, Jesse DeLuna, Paul and Debbie, Chad and Tracy, Anna Leverich, Nellie,

and the many other prayer warriors who pray for and support our African Ministry…you all share in this

awesome ministry.

Prayer requests:

$3,700 for a church roof on the 85’x35’ church building THIS IS URGENT DUE TO RAINY

SEASON

God direct Lester as he picks the next 10 orphans

Sponsors for the 60 total orphans our building will house ($35 per month sponsors a child)

God strengthen and direct Rev Lester, Lepherson and their staff daily

All 6 churches and pastors will remain firm and grow spiritually

Our Bible school, teachers and students daily

Orphanage – Gods protection on all children and staff – health also

God give the board of Bringing Hope to the World wisdom and direction concerning the Clinic the

chiefs want us to build.

God will supply the finances needed monthly.

Crownridge church parking lot, fence and sign (We have put missions first above our own needs

believing God will help us with our parking lot paving- we simply ask you to pray with us concerning

this need).

You may send checks or money orders to:

CROWNRIDGE CHURCH:

MALAWI MINISTRY – indicate Orphan sponsor, church building, bible school or Christmas gift etc.

4635 Grosenbacher Road

San Antonio, Tx 78245

We are sending Christmas packages to all orphans in December. Please consider a special one-time gift

This first Christmas for our children.