David Peterka

Founder and director for When the Saints (@wtsministries).

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I was told I need a hobby, does this count?

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Save the date! Our When the Saints Annual Fundraising Banquet is happening April 25, 2026. We can’t wait to celebrate all God has done this year and look ahead in faith to what’s next. More details coming soon — we hope you’ll join us! 💜

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We were honored to host Operation Save last week. They came-with gifts, love and prayers for the girls.

It culminated with a foot washing ceremony. Your kindness reminds these girls that they are seen, loved and deeply valued.

#WhentheSaints #Operationsave

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One of the girls in the safe home shared her favorite verse. It reminds her that God provides for and takes care of her, even when things are uncertain.
What verse reminds you that God is close and faithful? 📖

#WhentheSaints #HealingintheWord

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Take a behind-the-scenes look at When the Saints. The girls learn sewing, crocheting, and other skills that build confidence and hope for a brighter future. 🌸

Give them a cheer of encouragement in the comments. #BehindtheScenes #WhentheSaints

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When The Saints is not working alone 🤝
Together with surrounding communities and local authorities, we are moving toward a Malawi free from exploitation and filled with God’s transforming love. 💛
Continue praying with us as we pursue this vision together. 🙏✨
#FreedomInChrist

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We’ve got an up and coming social media influencer. 😂

Today’s exclusive content of a 4 year old included:
🎥 A feature film starring his sister.
🎬 A cameo by one of the WtS staff members. Clara Shumba
🚙🚙🚙 …and a car commercial.

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Four days of preaching in the village, and where does our outreach team sleep? In the back of the 5-ton truck! By day it’s a stage for the gospel, by night it’s a makeshift dorm. Who needs hotels when you’ve got wheels and a mission? 🙌

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76 hours, 4 cities, 1 airport “concert” at 2am. Narrowly avoided sleeping on the floor (again). From St. Louis to Kenya—traveling is never boring with us! 🌍✈️ #TravelAdventures #JetLagLife

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Got a used phone or laptop collecting dust? We’ll gladly take it.

When the Saints is looking for gently used cell phones and laptops to help advance the mission.

Give your electronics a second life that changes someone else’s. 📱💻

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Groundbreaking 🧱✨

We recently broke ground on the maternity dorm. Such a huge step as we look forward to offering safety and hope to young mothers.

Thank you to everyone who gave, prayed, and believed with us. Our God is doing great things and He is worthy of our praise. 💛

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Celebrated the mothers of Pentecostal Fellowship of the Holy Spirit Church today 🙌

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Watch this. One of the videos we shared at the banquet! It captures how our Evangelism and Counseling teams complement one another to bring hope, healing, and lasting transformation In the name of Jesus to lives across Malawi.

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We were so thankful to have Roselyn and Chitsanzo here this year for our banquet. It made such a huge difference.

We will be announcing the total of what we raised soon!

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At When the Saints, our Sexual Integrity Team isn’t just about talking—it’s about transforming lives from the inside out.

Breaking cycles, restoring dignity, and fighting for a future where the oppressed and the oppressors are redeemed and lives are forever changed. 💪🏽✨

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Long-distance relationships are tough, but we’re making it work.

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Beyond counseling, WtS is a ministry of healing, love and transformation. In this video 2 of our 9 counselors open up about their roles. #WhenTheSaints

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This year marks a beautiful milestone! 🌿✨ We are honored to welcome Chitsanzo, a Malawian staff member and counselor at When the Saints, as she joins us in a powerful way. She will be sharing her journey—one of faith, healing, and transformation—at When the Saints. 🙏💛

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One of my favorite things from our recent staff retreat was the spontaneous post lunch dance parties 💃🏾🕺🏽

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Join us on April 26th at Matthias’ Lot Church for our 2025 banquet!

This year our theme is Celebrating Freedom.

Tickets will be available soon, so stay tuned. We can’t wait to share this evening with you. 🥳