Warren Family Prayer Request

Good morning faithful prayer warriors,
As I sit to type this, I still can't believe all that has taken place, and what is about to happen next. We are writing today to update you on our current situation, and ask for your prayers. As most of you know, Lisa's Dad suffered a stroke this past April, and has been in rehabilitation care centers since then. Due to insurance limitations, he will be returning to his home on August 3, 2009. He has been classified as homebound and will need care providers 24/7, as well as Home Health visits to continue his rehab, and prayerfully his recovery. After much prayer, we feel that God is leading us to return to the States now to care for her father.

We are in the process of making plans to return, and should arrive back in Charlotte early August. We will return to Marshville, NC, and be moving her parents into our home there. As you remember, we have had this home on the market to sell for the past year. Now we know the answer as to why it is still ours. God's plans are perfect and we are so thankful for His faithfulness, and for your prayers in this situation. Please remember our family as we prepare to say goodbye to our wonderful team here, and the many Swazi people here we love. As a family, we would also covet your prayers as we begin another new chapter in our lives. Please pray for direction and discernment in all aspects of life as we return, from packing and saying goodbyes here, traveling, moving logistics, preparing our house to handle Dad's special needs, along with placing the children back into school and finding employment again. We have been experiencing such a range of emotions this past week, but we know that God is in control and has everything in His Hands. He was the One who brought us from North Carolina to Swaziland, and provided in such amazing ways that ONLY He could put into place, and we know that He will never leave or forsake us. We will rest in His wonderful promise

It's hard to believe, but August marks one year of service with the International Mission Board. We are so thankful for the opportunity to serve the Lord here in Swaziland through the leadership of this organization, and the support of our Southern Baptist Churches. We can't tell you how much you have meant to us over this past year, and how thankful we are for all of your love, support, prayers and partnership in sharing the Gospel. We have been so humbled to be a part of the Lord's work here, and will hold close in our heart what we have seen and experienced here. God has taught and shown each of us so much here, and for that we are deeply grateful. The harvest is plentiful ... we've all read and heard these words many times, and it is so true ... here and everywhere! Please pray for the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His fields. Please continue to remember the Swazi Team as they faithfully serve the Lord here. You may continue to visit the team website or blog for weekly/monthly prayer requests and updates, www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com or www.swazimissions.org. Thank you for sharing this journey with us, and know that we would love to continue hearing from you and how God is working in your lives. We will continue to use our family blog to share how God is working in our family as well.

Thank you for all the many ways you have ministered to our family and the people of Swaziland, and how YOU have impacted lives for an eternity!!!!
We love you all!

Serving Him together,

~ The Warren Family ~bert, lisa, jessie, matthew & sarah
warrensinafrica@gmail.com


US Mailing Address:
Bert & Lisa Warren6612 Pleasant Hill Church Road
Marshville, NC 28103

Family Blog: www.warrensinswaziland.blogspot.com