Lifeline Malawi

02/21/2026

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, I share that my beloved husband, Dr. Christopher Brooks, passed away quietly at home on February 19, 2026, at the age of 87, after a short illness.

Born November 22, 1938, Chris was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, physician, and friend to many. He gave his life in service to others — first as a doctor, and then as the founder of Lifeline Malawi Health Centre in Malawi, where his heart for compassionate medical care transformed countless lives.

Malawi was never just a place to Chris — it was a calling. He believed deeply that every person deserved dignity, quality medical care, and to know they were loved. What began as a step of faith became a living legacy that continues to serve thousands each month.

In these past days, it has been heartwarming to receive messages from so many people sharing their love and memories of Chris. Again and again, the themes have been his deep love for Jesus, his unwavering faith, and his devotion to God’s Word. Nothing would have pleased him more than to know that these were the qualities others saw in him.

At home, Chris was gentle, thoughtful, and steady — a man of quiet strength and deep faith. Our family has been richly blessed by his love, wisdom, humour, and steadfast commitment to God and to us.

Chloe and I, and our family are heartbroken. Though we grieve his absence, we are profoundly thankful for the years we shared and for the enduring work that continues through Lifeline Malawi and through all those whose lives he touched.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

His legacy carries on.

With love,
Heather

12/24/2025

We would love to wish you a very happy Christmas and a blessed 2026! Thank you so much for your faithful support and prayers throughout this past year. They have truly been a great blessing.

Because of your partnership, we have been able to continue the medical and spiritual work of Lifeline Malawi—serving thousands of men, women, and children who come to the Health Centre each month seeking care, help, and healing.

As you celebrate Christmas, may you experience the joy of knowing Jesus in all the fullness of His life. May His peace, love, and blessing be with you and your families in the year ahead.

With heartfelt thanks,
Heather & Chris Brooks and the Lifeline Malawi Family

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🌍✨ This , join us in transforming lives through Lifeline Malawi Health Centre!

In the heart of Malawi, Lifeline Malawi provides life-saving healthcare and hope to some of the most vulnerable communities. Our work includes:
✅ Delivering critical medical care to over 40,000 patients annually
👶 Ensuring safe births for mothers and babies with trusted maternal care
🩺 Offering essential treatments for malaria, pneumonia, malnutrition, and other illnesses
💙 Sharing the love of Jesus with every patient who walks through our doors

Your support directly impacts lives by helping us sustain and grow this vital work. Whether it’s a child fighting malaria, a mother in labor, or a family in need of healing, YOU can make a difference.

🌟 Together, we can save lives and bring hope to rural Malawi.

👉 Visit www.lifelinemalawi.com to learn more and give today. Every dollar counts and every gift saves a life.

Thank you for partnering with us to make hope and healing possible! 💕

12/25/2023

" A Child in a foul stable,
Where the beasts feed and foam;
Only where He was homeless
Are you and I at home.'
From the House of Christmas by G.K. Chesterton

May you find your home in Jesus this holiday season. Merry Christmas to you. Love from the Staff and Board Members of Lifeline Malawi. We wish all the best for you and your family during this Christmas season and look forward to all that is in store for 2024.

12/25/2023

On this final week of Advent, we turn our thoughts to Love. Did you know that Malawi is known as the Warm Heart of Africa? From the smallest act of love, to the largest gift of hope and healing, LOVE is evident in the faces of the people who serve at Lifeline Malawi. We are are reminded of the verse in 1 John 4:19 "We love because He first loved us." The staff at Lifeline Malawi love the patient's at the clinic because of the love first demonstrated to them by Jesus. We provide acts of love at the clinic, from elders to children, to community members and beyond, LOVE is being seen through practical and tangible ways.

We are grateful for the love and support that is evident from our generous sponsors. Thank you for partnering in love with us.

12/17/2023

Today, on this 3rd Sunday of Advent, we focus on JOY. In Luke chapter 1, the Bible story speaks of the surprising news of both Mary and her cousin Elizabeth becoming pregnant and what that means to them and the world. If you are able, spend some time reading through Luke 1 and notice how many times the word JOY appears. From the story in Luke, to our present day times, often JOY comes uninvited, especially amidst pain, grief, impossibility and sorrow. It might seen challenging or disingenuous to think about JOY in a world that is hurting. And yet, "JOY is the infallible sign of the presence of God" (Father Pierre Teilhard De Chardin).

At Lifeline Malawi, JOY is seen in the faces of the dedicated staff helping the patients, from the life saving medication given to folks living with HIV/AIDS, to the children programs, to folks taking their last breaths in palliative care. JOY is infused in all that we do at Lifeline Malawi. It is not a sticky sweet idea, but a deep knowing and belief of Jesus. "Joy is the sign and reminder that God is still working, still loving, still fulfilling God's promises" (Kate Bowler, 2023).

Would you partner with us in JOY to help the people of Malawi? We are grateful for your love and support and are bold in asking for your continued support.
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12/10/2023

On this second Sunday of Advent, our thoughts turn towards PEACE. The world could use some PEACE today. The words of St. Francis of Assisi come to mind:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen.

Lifeline Malawi seeks to be a instrument of peace. Through the many programs and care given at the clinic, to the community "Reach out and Touch" program, Lifeline Malawi provides tangible peace to many folks living in fear, chaos and pain.

Would you consider being a partner in PEACE? Lifeline Malawi is dependant on the support of generous donors. Thank you for your help.

12/03/2023

"The Lord is coming, always coming. When you have ears to hear and eyes to see, you will recognize him at any moment of your life. Life is Advent; life is recognizing the coming of the Lord" (Henri Nouwen)

Today marks the first Sunday of Advent. A Season of waiting and reflection on our way towards Christmas. Today, our thoughts go towards HOPE. At Lifeline Malawi, HOPE is woven into the very fabric of our mission and service which provides Life-transforming HOPE and healing. We desire to be the ears and eyes, hands and feet of Jesus to the people of Malawi.

We provide HOPE to the people of Malawi through our Maternity ward, HIV/AIDS clinic, Under 5 clinic, Palliative Care, Community Care and Child and Youth Programs.

"It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open doors of HOPE" (Pope Benedict XVI). Would you consider being partners in HOPE with us? We are grateful for your continued financial support and prayers.

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