Jesus Directs - We Obey

Bowman Ministries is not a "self guided/directed" ministry. We do as the Lord Jesus directs. He is the Head of the Church! He is our Great Shepherd! He is THE KING OF KINGS! Although Bowman Ministries' primary focus is to reach the Remote People Groups with the Word of God, Jesus has also called us to serve the orphan, the widow, the downtrodden, the hurting, and the broken. It is a privilege to share the many ways that Jesus has used Bowman Ministries and the ways that He continues to do so. Please understand, there are more miraculous testimonies of God's intervention, provision, and care than what can be shared on this site. All the Glory belongs to Jesus. He has made a way WHERE THERE WAS NO WAY ever time. We have no way to accomplish any of these things on our own; it's only Jesus. He is the WAY-MAKER!

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A Nation In Need - Malawi, Africa

There are places in the world dependent on each year's planting. Catastrophic weather, wither drought or extreme rain, and cause them to lose their crops. Such was the case in Malawi, Africa. The crops had failed and the nation was starving. Jesus heard their cries for help and called one little church in Northwestern Montana to help. Food staples, such as maze were purchased to help carry the people through this famine. Do you believe that Jesus hears your cry??? I can tell you, He does!

Jesus Connects Montana To Malawi

It would take some time to describe the amazing way that the Lord Jesus brought the people of Malawi to my desk. I had no idea of where Malawi rested among the nations of Africa, but the distinct tough of the Holy Spirit led me to reach out to help these brothers and sisters in Christ. Over the years we have been blessed to send food and relief aid funding, as well as many, many Bibles. Our work to assist the people continues. In 2023 they were devastated by Cyclone Freddy. They are needing homes and church houses rebuilt from scratch. More information will be provided under our "Future Projects" tab.

Connecting With Pastor Emmanuel Masamba - A Man With A Servant's Heart

Pastor Emmanuel serves Jesus through Church of God Ministries in Malawi, Africa. Tending to over 100 church fellowships, he is a very busy Shepherd, as well as being a passionate preacher of the Word of God. Over the years we have grown a wonderful friendship as brothers in Christ. God has asked the Church in Montana to provide food and relief funds to the Church in Malawi, as well as calling us to provide Bibles; which they needed desperately. Pastor Emmanuel has been so faithful to carry out every effort for the good of the people.

We look forward to many more works which the Lord Jesus will do through our relationship. The nation of Malawi is in desperate need of help and Pastor Emmanuel is at the forefront, working with many groups from around the world to improve the condition of his nation and it's people.

The leaders of the Church in Malawi were praying and fasting for three months, pleading with God to send them Bibles. Many pastors did not have Bibles!

Have you ever hungered and thirsted for the Word of God? If the Word were taken from you, would you fast and pray for it's return? When Jesus told us to provide the Malawi Church with Bibles, we had no idea that they were praying and fasting for them, but Jesus did. I hadn't spoken with Pastor Emmanuel for some time, but when I called and shared what Jesus has directed us to do, there were shouts of Joy and Singing! My friends, there are People Groups who are starving for the Word of God. If the Lord shall direct us to them, shall we not provide them with The Bread of Life as importantly as food?

Jesus Provides Immediate Relief to Orphans

In a matter of moments, hundreds of children lost their entire family. Many children were scooped up from the flood waters, not knowing that they were now instant orphans. Taken to schools which were located on high ground, the children were without food, clothing, and most of all family. Pastor Emmanuel shared the plight of these children through many tears. The Holy Spirit in me was so strong as he shared their great need. We prayed for help, weeping together. Jesus is such a good Father. After our call I went to PayPal to check the Bowman Ministries account. THAT VERY MORNING, just minutes before, an anonymous donation of $3,743 dollars had been made. Glory to God! I called Pastor Emmanuel and let him know that help was on the way.

Psa 68:4 Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Lift up a song for Him who rides through the deserts, Whose name is the LORD, and exult before Him.

Psa 68:5 A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation.

At least 1,216 people were killed in the onslaught of Freddy with 537 people missing, and presumed dead, and 1,332 injuries reported. 180,000 people were displaced across the country and forced to evacuate their homes, with 500,000 affected in general. Among these 280,000 were children. More than 50,000 houses were damaged or destroyed. In terms of rainfall, over a month's worth of rain was dumped in just a day, totaling to six months of precipitation in six days. The small village of Mtauchira in Chiradzulu District was completely destroyed by a landslide that fell from Chambe Peak.

Over 430 km2 (170 sq mi) of general land was flooded, causing many smallholder farmers to have their crops and fields lost to the storm. Approximately 204,833 hectares of cropland were inundated - 84,930 being submerged and 119,930 were washed away. The storm struck just as farmers were about to harvest, compounding to local food insecurities in the nation. Farms were also damaged and many were destroyed. Livestock was severely impacted, with 194,500 dying and a further 91,000 being injured. Notable rainfall recordings include a record-setting 458 mm (18.0 in) in 24 hours in Phalombe District. Several other districts also reported 300 mm (12 in) in the same time range. Flood waters rose in some areas days after Freddy died, with an analyzed area of 5,000 km2 (1,900 sq mi) increasing by 60 km2 (23 sq mi) between 14 and 17 March. (Wikipedia)

Malawi experiences mass tragedy as cyclone Freddy hits the land. 4 new Church Houses lost. Massive loss of life, homes, and needed possessions.

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Jesus Directs Every Orphan To Receive His Word - The Message of Faith, Hope, & LOVE!

To give a young orphaned child a Bible is an extravagant gift for the people of Malawi. Many Christians who faithfully attend Churches don't have a Bible. Some Churches share one Bible. Jesus was specific. GIVE THEM MY WORD!

Flour! Maze! Oil! and... BIBLES!!!

When Pastor Emmanuel made the announcement he had no idea that the youth would clap in thanksgiving for food, but they CHEERED when told they would receive Bibles. It was a surprising response. What did these children know about the Bible that would cause them to be so excited??

Please pray for the orphans of Cyclone Freddy, as well as the nation of Malawi as a whole. The nation has not recovered. Bowman Ministries is seeking God's direction in providing further help and assistance. Pray that the Lord Jesus will continue to open doors and provide opportunity to serve.

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20 years of Service to Montanans

International humanitarian aid isn't all that we have been involved in. Serving our fellow Montanans has been a focus for two decades. Providing Emergency Shelter and food for Wildfire Evacuees, replacing entire households after fire, feeding the hungry, caring for children who are left to roam the street, counseling marriages to prevent divorce, talking people down from suicide, intervening to stop murder, teaching forgiveness, mentoring LOVE. Humanity is in need of Jesus. We aim that they shall have HIM!