“Learning About the Bible” is the theme for the Shiselweni Region’s 2009 Children’s Camp. Two camps were scheduled the first beginning today and ending on Wednesday. Unfortunately due to lack of communication and miss communication, the first camp had to be cancelled. However, the second camp is scheduled at the Velebantfu Baptist Church, 31st of August through 2nd of September. Children from all the Swazi Baptist churches are invited to attend this camp. It will be a fun time with all the children being together. Pray all preparations for teaching and logistics for a camp of over 100 children will go well. Pray for the Lord’s preparation in the lives of those leading and helping with each camp. Pray the children will begin to look forward to this time of learning and having fun!
- Kelly Woody arrived in Swaziland on the 14th of August to assist the Swazi Team with True Love Waits and to teach about TLW at the National Youth Camp (Aug. 27-30). Kelly will be with us in the Shiselweni region next week, August 24-26. Pray for Kelly as she works with Swazis and missionaries to establish a strong True Love Waits program in Swaziland. Pray for her time with the National Youth Camp will be very beneficial.
IMPORTANT NEWS TO ANNOUNCE!!
For the last 15 years we have lived and ministered in Nhlangano and the Shiselweni region. Now, we feel the Lord is moving us to another area of the country to continue with the ministry. We are currently packing boxes for our move to Tshaneni. Hopefully, we can be organized and moved before our departure for the states on the 24th of September.
This is a big move for us and we ask you to pray as we make this new change in our lives. Pray we will be able to have the packing completed and in the Tshaneni house by the middle of September.
The area of the northeast section of Swaziland is very open to the spread of the gospel and discipleship of the believers. Please pray we will be open to the Lord’s direction in serving Him in this area of Swaziland. Pray the churches in the Shiselweni region will seek to be strong and develop leadership within their congregations.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY:
--For direction on employment/ministry opportunities for Bert and Lisa Warren. Pray for Lisa’s parents as they adjust to moving into the Warren’s home and for her father’s continued improvement and rehabilitation. Pray for smooth transition for Jessie, Matthew and Sarah as they enroll back into Union County schools and begin on August 25th.
-For Terry Myers whose cancer is in remission. Pray for his full recovery.
-For my niece’s husband’s mother who has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. A feeding tube has been placed. Pray for the Lord’s strength and courage during this difficult time.
-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 especially on days when he feels depressed.
Each year the Swazi Baptist churches have the opportunity to send their youth to the National Youth Camp. This year’s camp is August 27-30, 2009. Venue is the Mbekelweni Lutheran High School (near Manzini). The theme is “God Chooses Me” based on Ephesians 1:4-5. The camp’s main speaker is Lad Chapman missionary friend serving with Children’s Cup. Pray for Pastor Lad Chapman as he prepares and leads the sessions for the National Youth Camp. Pray for the national speakers who will be sharing in other teaching times. Pray that the hearts of the Swazi youth would be open and responsive to the word that God has for them.
Our time stateside is fast approaching. We do ask that you continue to pray a vehicle will be provided for this special time (September 24-December 30).
Receiving the refreshing rain…
When winter is over (June-August) the dry season in Swaziland also comes to an end. There is very little if any rain during the winter. The grass is yellow and dry, the rivers are low and the people look forward to receiving the refreshing rain that begins in September. Without the rain the people cannot plant or sustain their crops and will experience extreme food shortage. Some sections of the country very seldom receive enough rain to meet the people’s basic needs. Pray every year the rainfall will be plentiful throughout the country. Pray yearly crops and gardens can be planted and there will be enough water to meet the needs of the people.
Please pray I will receive the help needed to get the prayer booklet “That Christ Might Dwell In Their Hearts” printed. Pray the booklet will be a wonderful tool for prayer support for the Swazi people.
ANOTHER CANCELLATION:
The follow-up teaching on the charismatic tendencies and practices in the Swazi Baptist churches scheduled for September 11-12, has been cancelled. Pray this teaching will be rescheduled in January or February 2010.
AIDS UPDATE:
Yesterday Sipho testified at the Nhlangano Baptist Church that he was HIV positive. Because of his HIV positive status he was having difficulty walking but the Lord was helping him with this problem. He is also praying for the Lord’s healing from HIV condition. Sipho, a member of the Nthuthwakazi Baptist Church is currently staying with a member of the Nhlangano Baptist Church. During the worship service Pastor Gamadze led a time of prayer for Sipho. There are many Siphos in Swaziland. Unfortunately, many of them do not have a relationship with the Lord. Many are afraid to share their HIV status with friends and family. Many do not have anyone to pray for him. Pray for the Lord to continue to wrap his loving arms around Sipho. Pray for the many who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior will have time to make things right.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, O Lord, I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Psalm 143:8
IMB OFFICE OF GLOBAL PRAYER STRATEGY:
--The ISC/Journeyman/Masters Debriefing Conference is scheduled for 74 adults and 13 children on August 18-22. May this be a wonderful celebration of ministry accomplished and of personal equipping for whatever God has in store for them in the future.
--The next Candidate Interview Conference is August 24-28. Please pray for the 38 candidates as they seek God’s direction for their lives. Intercede also for the staff that will be counseling them during these important days.
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