Myers Weekly Prayer Letter - May 11, 2009

Yesterday during the adult Sunday School hour the teacher of the Nhlangano Baptist Church led her class in a time of prayer walking around the area of the Regional Education Office where the church meets. It was a joy to be able to pray for the many living in the houses, passing by in vehicles, and walking up and down the streets. What a blessing to be able to pray for the many living in Nhlangano that do not know the Lord as their SaviorA heart full of love for others is a heart that walks with God and daily experiences His presence. Focusing on others in prayer is one way that will help you love your friends, families, co-workers, and neighbors in your heart, thoughts and actions.
--Elizabeth George

Last year we asked you to pray for the former pastor of the Velebantfu Baptist Church and his wife. This couple virtually split up in 2006 when the husband sent his wife back to her mother’s homestead. He then took a wife in the traditional way even though he was still married to his first wife (they were married in the Christian way and therefore needed to get a divorce). In 2008 the husband sent his “second” wife away and sought to seek reconciliation with his first wife. Since that time the couple (with two small girls) has struggled to stay together and be a Christian family. Problems continue to plague them. The wife is very jealous and her husband’s past relationships continue to haunt their complete reconciliation. Yesterday, in an emergency situation, Wayne met with this couple for almost three hours. Swazi leadership from the Nhlangano Baptist Church also ministered to this family. The same issues were the source of the problem. Please pray for this family who continues to struggle with the pass and lack of trust and forgiveness. Pray their hearts will soften and allow the Lord to perform complete healing. Pray Johannes and Lindiwe Tfwala will not allow satan to win but will seek their victory in the Lord Jesus Christ.

For the last couple of years non-Baptist doctrine has been introduced by visiting speakers and preachers at the Swazi Baptist National Easter Services. This year include a chorus leader asking the congregation if she could speak in tongues and when no one answered commenced to do so (speaking in tongues). This greatly concerned a number of pastors and missionaries and felt the issue needed to be addressed during the last executive committee meeting of the Baptist Convention of Swaziland. Discussion was quite enlightening and it was agreed that teaching on the doctrine of speaking in tongues needed to be addressed. The teaching is s scheduled to take place on the 22nd of May. Please pray for those preparing to teach. Wayne has been gathering and researching material and scripture. It is important that every point presented has scripture for clarification. Also from the discussion, it is quite obvious a few of those leading Swazi Baptist churches are not Baptist. Pray through this teaching many will understand Baptist doctrine and the scriptural concept of “tongues.” Pray members of our Baptist churches will commit to making their churches stronger in Baptist beliefs as well as Christian beliefs.


CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THESE REVIVALS:
· Maloma Baptist Church May 4-15. This revival is scheduled for two weeks and today begins the second week. Pray for those preaching God’s Word each evening and for many to come to know Jesus as their Savior.
· Ntuthwakazi Baptist Church May 18-23. Pray the church will be prepared to spiritually receive God’s blessings during this special event.

May 29-30 is the National Youth Leader’s Retreat. Pray for our NYC as they meet to finalize plans for the National Youth Leaders Retreat, National Youth Camp in August and other important issues for the youth of all the Swazi Baptist churches. Pray for the committee to be in unity and one mind on ALL decisions.


PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Update on Lisa's Dad: Lloyd Claiborne, underwent carotid artery surgery and suffered a stroke. Her Dad has now been transferred from Rex Hospital to the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehab Center in Rocky Mount, NC, Room 818. Please continue to pray for patience and strength for Lloyd as he begins this road to recovery, and also for her Mom, Catherine, and his doctors and nurses.

Tuesday May 5th, Lacie Allen underwent a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in Jo’burg. She will have her post surgery checkup tomorrow. Pray her check-up will go well and both Lacie and Monica will be able to return to Swaziland on Wednesday.

OTHER MEDICAL PRAYER CONCERNS:
-Terry Myers (stage 4 cancer) is finishing chemotherapy and presently holding his own as well as working 30-40 hours a week.
-Wayne’s oldest sister JoAnn was diagnosed with lung cancer last year. Because of nausea she was only able to take one chemotherapy treatment. Therefore she is not receiving treatments and will be placed in a nursing home soon. Please continue to pray for Terry and JoAnn, especially for the Lord to draw them into His healing embrace.

- Pray for my niece’ husband’s, mom who has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Pray for the Lord’s strength and courage during this difficult time.
-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.

AIDS UPDATE:
Thank you for praying for Annah Thwala and myself as we traveled to Phuzumoya to conduct a children’s Bible study, Saturday 9th of May. Five churches were represented and 120 children were present!! The workers did a good job in grouping the children and teaching went well. We presented the children’s AIDS booklet, “Learning About
AIDS.” Please continue to pray the children in Swaziland will learn and understand how AIDS affects the body. Pray also each will learn and understand God’s plan for living and marriage.

PRAYING FOR OUR TROOPS:
Give thanks for the dedication and discipline of our nation’s military, praying for God’s gracious protection for each one. Pray for the holy covering and care for each one as they work to preserve the great freedoms we enjoy.
www.presidentialprayerteam.org

Wayne and Barbara Myers Stateside Assignment September 24-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.

Check these special Swazi sites:
www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com
www.swazimissions.org.

To receive a daily list of prayer needs of IMB missionaries around the world subscribe to 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.