Thank you for praying for the National Youth Camp this past weekend (August 27-30) for all the youth of the Baptist churches. The theme was “God Chooses Me” based on Ephesians 1:4-5. The camp was a wonderful time for everyone and we praise God for all the lives that have been forever changed by His love for each of us. Pray the youth will continue to seek God first in all things and grow in their walks with the Lord.
AIDS UPDATE:
We enjoyed our time with Kelly Woody last week. She was able to meet with Swazis trained to present the True Love Waits message and Swazis 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 FOR THIS BIG EVENT!!
Today begins the Shiselweni Region’s Children’s Camps (August 31-September 2). The Camp’s theme is “Learning About the Bible” and the venue is the Velebantfu Baptist Church. Children from all the Swazi Baptist churches are invited to attend this camp. Camp fee is 10,00 emalangeni. Pray for the Lord’s preparation in the lives of those leading and helping with this camp. Pray the children will enjoy every moment of learning of fun.
--During last year’s camps I ventured sleeping in a tent and carrying my own water. This year I will do the same. Pray for me as I prepare to “rough it” for two nights deep in the Swazi bush!! J
--The executive committee of the Baptist Convention of Swaziland meets on Saturday the 5th of September. Pray this meeting will reflect the desire to glorify the Lord in all that is said and done. Pray for good attendance of those on the executive committee.
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS:
--Pray for Steven Allen who is continues to try and pass a kidney stone. Presently with the help of medication he is not in pain but would like this episode to become history!!
-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.
SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENT!!
Pray for the Shiselweni Youth Rally on the 18th and 19th of September at the Velebantfu Baptist Church. Theme: “How Christian Youth Enjoy Life.” Sessions include Have a Desire…,
Youth Challenges and God’s Purpose/Plan for Your Life
Winter is over as well as the dry season in Swaziland. Swazis are beginning to look forward to the time when rain will refresh the earth and crops can be planted with the hope of a plentiful year. Pray this year will be a year of abundance!!
HERE COMES THE BRIDES!!!
Saturday the 5th of September three weddings are taking place. Two are occurring in the Shiselweni Region and one in the states.
· Duma Dlamini and Letshiwe Shabangu will wed at the Nhalangano Vocational Center (attended the Nhlangano Baptist Church).
· Mthokosisi Dlamini and Dudu Vilane will wed at the New Hope Baptist Church.
Over the last couple of years we have asked you to pray for Brian Grayson’s recovery from a cancer nodule on his throat. Brian is doing great and is also getting married!!
Tenessa “Tess” Ann Crawford and Brian Ray Grayson will wed on the fifth of September at the Pine Creek Lodge, Nacogdoches, Tx.
Please pray for these couples as they commit their lives to each other. Pray Christ will be the center of their marriages and lives.
IMB OFFICE OF GLOBAL PRAYER STRATEGY:
-Ramadan is based on a lunar calendar and runs approximately August 21-September 19. For Muslim people all over the world, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is a holy month. They believe that the first verses of the Quran were revealed this month. During Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast from all food and drink during the daylight hours; it is also a time for inner reflection, devotion to God, and self-control. Observing the fast during Ramadan is the third of the five pillars of Islam. Although Muslims believe that no one knows whether their good works will weigh more than their bad deeds when God determines the eternal destiny of each person, they believe that observing Ramadan results in significant merit. Pray that as Muslims seek God’s favor this month, He will reveal to them the magnitude of their sin and the impossibility of winning His favor by fasting. May they begin to seek His face and the forgiveness that only He can give.
MYERS CORNER!!
Packing continues for the Myers as we prepare to move to Tshaneni on the 15th of September.
Our new address:
Wayne and Barbara Myers
P.O. Box 4480
Manzini
Swaziland
Phone: (268) 323-2311 ext. 240
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
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.
The number one way to be pleasing to God and approved by man is to be the servant of all. Our servant assignment from God is to give honor and preference to one another. –Elizabeth George
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