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About Us
Ruth’s Shawl started through the prayers of a group of faithful women in Central California. Eventually those same women formed the original Board of Directors of Ruth’s Shawl. Now our current Board of Directors oversees the operations of Ruth’s Shawl and the work of our missionaries and supporting team in Malawi, Africa.
Our Beginning
Ruth’s Shawl began with a ‘chance’ meeting of two people – a Malawian Pastor and an American woman – in Malawi.
Our Board
Our board consists of members across the world, from California to North Carolina to England to Malawi.
The Warm Heart of Africa
Malawi
“Malawi” is thought to be a derivation of the word Maravi (ray of light); a landlocked, densely populated country, with an economy heavily dependent on agriculture. Lake Malawi, the third-largest lake in Africa, makes up about 20% of Malawi’s area. Malawi is also one of the poorest countries in the world. Malawi has a young population, with 50% of Malawians under the age of 17 years. Over 80% of Malawians live in villages, where there is very little access to clean water and secondary schooling.
Our Mission
As God leads and provides, Ruth’s Shawl, as ambassadors for Christ, will proclaim His Gospel, and demonstrate His love in various ways to the men, women, and children of Malawi, Africa.
Schools of Ministry
Schools of Ministry
Ruth’s Shawl was led by the Lord to start the School of Ministry in 2012, because there is very little actual biblical training in the villages of Malawi. The Schools …
Adult Literacy Programs
Adult Literacy Programs
During their first visit to Malawi in 2007, two Ruth’s Shawl board members heard women describe their hopes and dreams – including a desire to establish a business to support themselves …
Outreach
Outreach
Chichewa Tools There are very few resources and reading materials available in Chichewa. In addition, it can be expensive to purchase a Bible for an individual. Therefore, Ruth’s Shawl …
What does it look like to do ministry in the villages?
Outreach to the Villages
More than 80% of the entire population of Malawi lives in remote villages. God laid it upon our heart to take the training where it is most needed: the villages! Our team consists of 6-8 people, including members of our team in Malawi and other young Christian Malawian men and women. Each village outreach lasts one week. Here is a glimpse into a typical week of outreach in the villages.
The Jesus Film
Teaching
Following Up
For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His Pavilion; In the secret place of His Tabernacle He shall hide me: He shall set me high upon a rock. Psalm 27:5
The Pavilions
The Pavilion is a place of rescue, protection and provision. Therefore, in 2012 the Ruth’s Shawl Board chose the name “The Pavilion” to describe the heart and purpose of two of the sites of the ongoing work of Ruth’s Shawl in Malawi.
Ntchisi District
The beautiful land in the Ntchisi District was a gift in 2014 to Ruth’s Shawl from the Chiefs and people of one village in the Ntchisi District who wanted to …
Lilongwe District
Ruth’s Shawl has purchased the beautiful 8.3 acres in Lilongwe District in 2012 with a special gift of designated funds in order to set up a ministry base, The Pavilion, Lilongwe. …
Get Involved
If you are interested in getting involved with Ruth’s Shawl the most important thing you can do is PRAY! Prayer is not a part of our ministry, it is our ministry. We have seen so much happen in Malawi through prayer alone. In addition, we also invite you to pray about serving with us or supporting the ministry financially.
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