Myers Weekly Prayer Letter - June 8, 2009

Revival services begin today at the Mhlambi Baptist Church (June 8-15).
-Mhlambi is a community on top of a mountain. The weather tends to be cooler in this area than Nhlangano or surrounding communities. One year during January (peak summer season) while conducting a children’s Bible study, the fog began to roll in around lunch time. The day was cooler than normal but with the appearance of the fog and mist, temperatures became much cooler. It was an experience making peanut and jelly sandwiches outside on benches and watching the fog descend. Today it is rainy and very cool in Nhlangano. Wayne is already preparing to put on extra clothing for this evening’s service. Pray the damp and cold temperatures will not keep the people of Mhlambi from attending the revival services tonight and the rest of the week.

-It has been a while since the church conducted revival services. Recently the main leader left to find employment in South Africa. Imphilo Mamba currently is leading this church and we are thankful for his commitment. Pray for the Mhlambi Baptist Church under the leadership of Imphilo Mamba to grow spiritually and reach its community for the Lord.
-There is a great need to develop leaders for the children and youth ministries. Pray these leaders will develop from the Mhlambi Baptist Church congregation.

Hunter and Brinkley Johnson (sisters) will arrive in Swaziland tomorrow (June 9-July 8) to minister with the Swazi Team. June 10-22, they will be ministering in the Hhohho and Manzini regions with the Allen family. June 22-26, Hunter and Brinkley will be with the Warren family at Tshaneni. The weekend of the 26th and 27th Hunter will lead the National Youth Leader’s Retreat and will finish their time in the Shiselweni Region June 29-July 8th. Pray for Hunter and Brinkley as they begin their time of ministry in Swaziland. Pray they will stay healthy and happy as they connect with friends and minister with the Swazi youth and children.

June 26-27 is the National Youth Leader’s Retreat. Pray for this important retreat for all youth leaders of the Swazi Baptist churches. Hunter Johnson will be the main speaker. Pray God will move in a mighty way among the hearts of our youth leaders.

For the past six months a group from the Nyamane area has been attending the Nhlangano Baptist Church. The Nyamane area is approximately 7 kilometers from the church and transportation has made it difficult for regular attendance. Johannes Tfwala and his family live in this area and has desired for the group to organize and begin meeting regularly on Sunday morning. Revival services were scheduled for the June 19-21 but because of continued maritial problems of Johannes and Lindiwe Tfwala, who were to lead this group, revival has been postponed indefinitely. There is a large number of unevangelized people living in this area. Please pray the Lord will provide His leader to meet with this group on a regular basis. Please pray Johannes and Lindwe Tfwala will not allow Satan to be the victor in their family and in their ministry.

Friday, June 12th, Polly Trice (Monica Allen’s mother) arrives to spend several weeks with the Allen Family. Lacie and Nathan are very excited that “gogo” Polly is coming for a visit. Pray for Polly’s safety and health as she makes the long trip to Swaziland.

SPECIAL FAMILY PRAYER CONCERNS:
-Continue to pray for Lisa Warren’s father as he recovers from surgery and stroke. He recently was moved to a new facility and is undergoing physical therapy.
-Please continue to pray for Wayne’s brother and sister struggling with cancer. Pray the Lord will draw Terry and JoAnn into His healing embrace.
-Please pray for my niece’s 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 for Kerry Harp who continues to recover from a motorcycle accident. Pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around him and Kerry will feel His presence.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THIS IMB EVENT:
-Emeritus (Retired missionaries) Conference, June 10-14: A gathering of 53 retired missionaries, with a combined service of 1,576 years. Thank the Lord for victories won and the faithfulness of these humble servants.

AIDS UPDATE:
“After settling in our mission station mid-January 2009, I heard the Lord tell me that He had other plans for us than just what our job entailed. I heard the Lord tell me that there is not enough being done to fight against the HIV/AIDS virus, and there were too many of His children who were dying alone and entering into an eternity separated from Him only because no one had ever shared with them the love, grace and mercy that He has for them. With this understanding we started searching and questioning those of whom we had contact with. To my surprise we have not found anyone who has the dreaded disease or anyone that knows anyone with it. Statistics suggest that over 40 percent of the population of Swaziland is infected with the HIV/AIDS virus; representing the fact that four or five out of every ten people we meet is infected with HIV/AIDS. There is a huge stigma that suggests that it is shameful to tell anyone that you or someone in your family is suffering from such, and there is great fear that they will be ostracized by their families and communities.” (Bert Warren) Pray for the Bert and Lisa Warren as they seek the Lord’s direction in trying to find and meet the needs of those suffering and dying from AIDS. Pray for wisdom in teaching the “church” how to care for AIDS victims and their families as well as share the gospel message.

PRAYING FOR OUR TROOPS:
Give thanks for all who serve our country through military service at every level in every branch. Pray for safety and protection from God, for families who struggle with absent parents and multiple deployments and pray for all who lead our troops to have God’s wisdom and grace. www.presidentialprayerteam.org
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Time is fast approaching when we will be taking our 4th stateside assignment, September 24-December 30. Pray we will receive all the information needed to schedule appointments in time to have our physicals to be completed by the middle of August. The timing of these exams will not affect our departure for the states but might our departure from the states.
-There always is a need for prayer in obtaining a vehicle to drive while stateside. Please pray a vehicle will be secured for traveling while in the states.
-Pray for peace concerning leaving our home and Wolf for three months.