Thank you for praying for the 2009 Shiselweni Children’s Camp Monday-Wednesday (31 August -2 September). 57 campers registered for a time of learning more about the Bible. Time was spent learning the books of the Bible, learning Bible verses, Bible drills and evening children’s worship with children leading the choruses and choirs. It was a very special time for everyone. The weather was nice and warm and I did quite well staying in my tent!!
Attending a Christian Wedding…
The church was packed by the time the wedding finally started two and half hours late. People were singing, hand-clapping and dancing. The wedding service included a sermon, greeting from both the bride’s and groom’s families as well as from representatives of the church, the lightening of the unity candles in addition to the exchanging of vows and rings. Orange Fanta was poured into the glass to which was added an equal amount of Coca-Cola representing the thought that once the two were mixed it was impossible to separate them. Following the four hour wedding there was a reception and food for everyone. Pray the Swazis will understand what God expects of marriage and the marriage relationship. Pray for strong Swazi Christian marriages.
--Two Swazi weddings took place on Saturday, one in Nhlangano and the other at New Hope Baptist in Matsanjeni. Please pray these two couples will strive to have a Christian marriage and follow the ways of the Lord instead of Swazi culture and traditions.
--A price was given for the printing of the prayer booklet, “So That Christ Might Dwell in Their Hears.” The process of securing funding for the project is in place. Please pray the printing of the booklet will take place within the next few weeks. Pray also the prayer booklet will be in the hands of many prayer warriors for the Swazi people.
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!!
-During kindergarten assessment Sarah’s pediatrician notice a weakness in her right eye. She was referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist and was prescribed eyeglasses as well as a “pirate” patch for 6 hours a day for the next 6 weeks. Her vision is blurry when the good eye is covered. She is scheduled for a MRI Friday September 11th. Please pray for God’s will in this situation and that He will be glorified through it all.
-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 began school on 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. Pray this year will be a year of abundance of rain!!
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.
The Pan…
As I was sorting through dishes and cooking utensils in the small guest house (room with kitchen and bathroom behind our house), I came across a pan that was part of my club aluminum set given to us as a wedding present almost 35 years ago. The pan was put in the “guesthouse” several years ago when cooking pots and spoons were needed for those staying on the property while we were away. I had forgotten about the pan. As I looked at the blackened sides and bottom from years of use, thoughts began to go through my mind. I thought of Wolf and Stormie who had been part of our lives for over 15 years and would not move with us to Tshaneni. I thought of loved ones lost since our coming to Africa, my father, grandmother, uncle and cousins and Wayne’s one brother and two sisters. I thought of all the Swazi people we had come to know in the Shiselweni region, the churches and Bible studies started. It seemed as though an era was ending, a chapter was closing, and the start of a new beginning. I held the pan close to me and promised a good washing. It would have a special place just as those I had lost over the years would always have a special place in my heart.
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
ManziniSwaziland
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.
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