Myers Weekly Prayer Letter - August 24, 2009

UPDATE ON STEVEN ALLEN:
We wanted to update everyone on how Steven is doing this evening (Sunday). The doctor released him from the Mbabane clinic around 6pm, our time. Praise the Lord! He was able to get some relief from the pain around mid-morning and rested the day at the clinic. No, he has still not passed the kidney stone yet but he has the meds now to help him get through the pain. The plan is to wait and see if Steven can pass the stone on his own within the next 24-48 hours. If not, it looks like we will be heading to Johannesburg to see his urologist with probably needing surgery with this stone.
We are praying we can avoid the medical trip to South Africa. We will keep you updated as we are able to do so on how things are going with our family.
Monica has responsibilities with the National Youth Camp scheduled this weekend. Please pray Steve will pass the stone sometime today and the Allens will not have to journey to Johannesburg.
Pray also for Lacie who has also been under the weather.


AIDS UPDATE:
Kelly Woody arrived yesterday to begin her ministry in the Shiselweni region. Today she is meeting with those who have trained to present the True Love Waits message. Tomorrow she will meet with those interested in participating in the True Love Waits ministry in the Shiselweni region. Pray for Kelly as she works with Swazis and missionaries to establish a strong True Love Waits program in Swaziland. Pray her time with the National Youth Camp this weekend will be very beneficial.

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.

PRAY FOR THIS BIG EVENT!!
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. (Lad’s wife Crystal and Monica Allen were in the same youth group at the First Baptist Church West Palm Beach, Florida.) 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.

NEXT WEEK’S BIG EVENT:
“Learning About the Bible” is the theme for the Shiselweni Region’s 2009 Children’s Camp 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. Camp fee is 10.00 emalageni. Pray all 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.

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST:
-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 who begin school tomorrow (August 25th).

MEDICAL PRAYER REQUESTS:
-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.

IMB OFFICE OF GLOBAL PRAYER STRATEGY:
--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.
-Ramadan is based on a lunar calendar and runs approximately August 21-September 19. During these days, an author of a Teach Yourself Islam says, “The Muslim becomes Master of his or her own body and appetites.” Intercede for these adherents of a strict belief that they will put their faith in the true Master, the Lord Jesus. (PrayerLine August 21)

MYERS CORNER!!
We have lots to share with you this week concerning our lives and prayer needs. First of all we announced last week that we were moving to Tshaneni Swaziland the middle of September. This 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 as we continue to sort and pack in preparation for our move.
Pray for the Swazi Baptist churches in the Shiselweni region will seek to be strong and develop leadership within their congregations.
Our address:
Wayne and Barbara Myers
P.O. Box 4480
Manzini
Swaziland
Phone: (268) 323-2311

After almost 15 ½ years of loving and enjoying our Wolf, we had to say goodbye to him on Saturday. His health had been declining and last week it was apparent he would not be with us much longer. We are so thankful he died naturally and is buried next to our Stormie (died 11/19/06).

September 24th we leave for our stateside assignment in Kentucky. We look forward to this special time with friends and family.
Stateside address:
Wayne and Barbara Myers
977 Hebron Road
Shelbyville, Ky. 40065
Phone: (502) 633-2936 EXT. 240
Email addresses:
Wayne: wmyers@shelbywireless.net
Barbara: swazibam@shelbywireless.net

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST:
We ask you to continue to pray a vehicle will be provided for this special time (September 24-December 30).

***PLEASE DISCONTINUE SENDING MAIL TO THE NHLANGANO ADDRESS AND BEGIN USING EITHER THE MANZINI ADDRESS OR KENTUCKY ADDRESS.


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