SWAZITALK
Wayne and Barbara Myers
PRAYER
Just a little talk with Jesus,
How it smooths the rugged road;
How it cheers and helps me onward
When I faint beneath the load!
When my heart is crushed with sorrow
And my eyes with tears are dim,
There’s naught can yield me comfort
Like a little talk with Him.
-Anonymous
Wayne and I attended the AIDS Orphan Forum April 13-15. It was very helpful to see what missionaries in other parts of Africa are doing concerning the AIDS pandemic. Please pray that from this forum we will able to begin to meet needs of the AIDS victims and their families. Pray the Swazi Team will be open to being led by the Lord to develop ministries to help AIDS orphans as well as those suffering with AIDS.
“For Such A Time as This” was the theme for the meeting of missionaries in the Southern Section of Africa April 15-20.
During this meeting the many changes at the IMB and how these changes affect the missionaries on the field were discussed and shared. For most of us, absorbing all that was shared was a struggle but we left with more understanding than when we arrived. J Please pray for your missionaries as these changes begin, we will be able to accept and to adjust to the differences in our lives.
TEAM’S FAMILY PRAYER REQUESTS:
-Update on Lisa Warren’s dad: My Dad has now received approval from the heart doctor, and his carotid artery surgery has been rescheduled for April 28th in Raleigh, with pre-op on April 22nd. Please continue to pray for strength and comfort for him, as he is still very nervous about the procedure. Also pray that he will not suffer any complications or stroke before the surgery can be performed. As with any blockages, risks are present, and they have been warned about that also.
-Please pray for Wayne’s brother Terry as he struggles with stage 4 cancer. Pray also for his youngest brother Larry experiencing circulation problems in his left leg due to diabetes.
- Also pray for my niece’ husband’s, mom who has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Pray for the Lord’s loving strength and courage during this difficult time.
-Pray for Lacie Allen, Steve and Monica's daughter, as she undergoes surgery on April 29th to have her tonsils and adenoids removed.
-Pray also for Kerry Harp who continues to recover from a motorcycle accident last year. Pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around him and Kerry will feel His presence.
Check out the Swazi Team website:
http://www.swazimissions.org/
Pray God will open doors of ministry in the Siteki area and to prepare the hearts of the Swazi people and the South Roanoke Association (North Carolina) volunteer team coming to serve April 22-30. Pray for safe travels and good health for the entire team. Pray the Lord will bless their time in Swaziland and they will see Him at work in and through them.
SWAZI BAPTIST CHURCH REVIVALS AND BAPTISMS:
-Sunday April 27, the Big Bend Baptist Church will celebrate the Lord’s blessings and promises as the church baptizes those who made commitments to accept Jesus as Lord. Please rejoice with the church and pray for these as they walk with Christ. Pray for strength to overcome pressure to continue in the way of Swazi traditions and cultures.
-Please pray for revival services that will take place in these two Swazi Baptist churches. Pray the congregations will prepare for the Lord’s blessings.
· Maloma Baptist Church, April 27-May 2
· Ntuthwakazi Baptist Church May 4-9
On the 30th of April, Kimber Ringler will complete her term in Swaziland and return to the States. The Swazi Team is blessed and thankful for Kimber’s ministry during her two years. Lives were definitely touched in many ways. Pray for Kimber as she strives to have closure and say good-byes to the many friends she has made the last two years. Pray she will keep a balance of preparing to start life in the US and “wrap up things” in Swaziland.
AIDS UPDATE:
Kelly Woody, True Love Waits International consultant for Swaziland will be in the Shiselweni region and staying with us on the 23rd-26th of April. We hope Kelly will be able to meet and encourage the trained True Love Waits presenters in our region. Pray for Kelly as she spends time in the Shiselweni region. Pray her time with the Swazis will provide opportunities for TLW to become stronger in Swaziland.
PRAYING FOR OUR TROOPS:
Pray for every member of our military wherever they serve, whether at home or on distant shores, high in the mountains or in the vast deserts, that they will have the strength and protection of God and will be led by Him to do their jobs with excellence and diligence. Pray for those who are sacrificing without their children, parents or loved ones that they will be comforted. Pray also for those who have had great loss, whether through combat deaths or injury, that they will be encouraged by God. http://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/
Wayne and Barbara Myers Stateside Assignment September 25-December 30, 2009
-Begin praying all preparations for departure from Swaziland and arrival in Kentucky will go smoothly.
-Pray a vehicle will be secured for traveling in the states.
-Pray for peace concerning leaving our home and Wolf for three months.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST:
Tomorrow (22nd of April) South Africa will hold its fourth democratic election. Please be in prayer for South Africa on this date. There has been much concern that because of a new party and pending criminal charges against the presidential front-runner, there might be riots and violence that could take place. Pray that this will not happen, and that the elections will be peaceful, orderly and legal. Begin praying for the new president who will be elected, asking that he will know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and that he will strive to lead South Africa as led by the Spirit. Pray for South Africa!!
40 Days and 40 Nights (40/40) New Missionary Orientation:
International Service Corps worker Bert Warren (Swazi Team) wrote about his experience at 40/40: “It dawned on me during this week how incredibly comfortable I was at making homestead visitations, speaking to headmasters, headmen, ‘indunas,’ local pastors, etc. Every time when faced with one of these situations, I thought that this is just like what they taught me in 40/40. The 30 days we spent in Zambia were the most challenging period of my life, but they have also proven to be the most beneficial 30 days of my life. Lisa and I both learned a tremendous amount about Africans and ourselves! I am convinced that I am years ahead of where I would have been if I had not been trained in the 40/40 orientation. I am horrified at the thought of the catastrophic mistakes I would have made without the cultural understanding that I received during 40/40.” The next session of 40’/40 will be held on April 22 through May 22. This coming group will be the largest that we have ever had, with 39 participants and 30 children. Pray that each participant will come away from 40/40 with a wealth of information that will help them once they get to their place of service.
To receive a daily list of prayer needs of IMB missionaries around the world subscribe to http://www.subscribe.org/ or imb@imb.org. The month of May will bring new changes to the Today’s Prayer. Instead of receiving 20 or more prayer requests per day, you will receive two top priority requests, with a hyperlink to the remaining 20 or so strategic prayer items.
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