Myers Weekly Prayer Letter

Prayer is not simply getting things from God, that is a most initial form of prayer; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God.
-Oswald Chambers

We enjoyed our time with the congregation of the Orchard Drive Baptist Church this past weekend, being with friends and sharing of the Lord’s work in Swaziland. This church recently called a new pastor. Please pray the Orchard Drive Baptist Church will spiritually grow under the leadership of Pastor Starkey.
Giving thanks always for all things in God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20

We take our second trip to North Carolina tomorrow. Currently the state is expecting heavy rainfall due to Hurricane Ida and we plan to drive. Please pray for our safety. Pray the weather will not hinder what the Lord desires to accomplish.
--Sunday morning we will share with the First Baptist Church, Scotland Neck and Sunday evening with the Community Center Baptist Church, Halifax.
--Monday and Tuesday we will be with former IMB missionaries, Zeb and Evelyn Moss.
--Wednesday we make our way to Marshville to spend time with the Warrens and speak at the Euto Baptist Church.
We will return to Kentucky on Thursday!! Please pray for us as we tell “our story.

November 22nd we will be sharing with the Dover Baptist Church (Shelbyville, Ky) in the am and HIllview Baptist Church (Louisville) in the pm. Pray for a spirit of interest in those hearing how the Lord is working in Swaziland. Pray for a desire to commit to praying and supporting IMB missionaries and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

Continue to pray the rains will be plentiful throughout Swaziland. Pray for a year of abundance.

SWAZILAND BAPTIST NATIONAL WOMEN’S RETREAT is scheduled for December 17-19, 2009 at the Manzini Baptist Church. Hannah Poe, former missionary with the Swazi Team is the guest speaker. Please pray for a wonderful time of fellowship and spiritual learning. Pray for Hannah’s spiritual preparation as she comes to lead this retreat.

PRAYER REQUESTS UPDATES:
-Please continue to pray Sarah Warren’s blurry vision in her right eye will go away!! Pray for Sarah as she continues to wear the eye patch.

Thank you for praying for Bert Warren to find employment. We are happy to say he has!! This week he will be attending a time of training in Dallas, Texas. Pray for Bert as he receives the needed training for his new job
Continue to pray for Lisa’s parents as they adjust to moving into the Warren’s home and for her father’s continued improvement and rehabilitation.

MEDICAL PRAYER REQUESTS:
-Pray for my niece’s husband’s mother (Debbie Miracle) diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Pray for the Lord’s strength and courage during this difficult time. Pray for the family as they continue to deal with Debbie’s illness.
--Wayne’s brother, Terry is currently in remission but has been told the cancer will return and must have follow-up tests every three months. Please pray for Terry and his wife Darlene as they continue to deal with the effects of the cancer and the general prognosis. Pray Terry will continue to be in remission.

PRAY FOR THESE VOLUNTEER TEAMS:
--Please pray for the volunteer team (Hartford, Etles, Lucy, Kim, Melissa, Wes and Mike-Team Leader) from the Atlantic Association in North Carolina planning to minister in the Shiselweni region of Swaziland January 11-22, 2010.

--In February 16-March 2, The First Baptist Church, Washington (North Carolina) is scheduled to send a volunteer team to the northeast section of the country. Pray for Jimmy, Joyce, Caren, Roger and Jimmy (Team Leader) as they spiritually prepare for the work the Lord has given them in Swaziland.

--Please pray for the group from the Integrity Baptist Church (Greenville, North Carolina) planning to come to Swaziland in May. Pray for a sense of peace and commitment in finalizing details.

AIDS UPDATE:
In recent months True Love Waits International consultant Kelly Woody has been in Swaziland meeting with leaders and teaching /leading True Love Waits presentations and trainings. The Swazi Team wishes to develop a strong True Love Waits program in Swaziland. Monday Wayne and I have a scheduled meeting with the missions pastor of a church interested in working and helping the Team develop TLW ministry in Swaziland. Please pray as we meet and discuss future plans concerning this church’s involvement in the True Love Waits program in Swaziland.

PRAYER FOR AMERICA: Dear Lord, You offer a peace that is perfect and eternal. Let me turn the cares and burdens of my life over to You, and let me feel the spiritual abundance that You offer through the person of Your Son, the Prince of Peace. Today, I also pray for peace among nations, Father, and for brotherly love among Your children throughout the world. I pray for your safety and comfort for those soldiers fighting, for the freedoms of our great nation. You are the source of peace, Dear Lord; let us find it in You. Amen.
www.presidentialprayerteam.org

LOTTIE MOON @WORK…
It’s the season of learning about and giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Check out this website that will help teach about missionaries in Africa and their work. Share these stories with your churches, family and friends. Website: www.africastories.org
Please seek the Lord’s will concerning your contribution to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. 2009 Goal: $175 million

UPDATE FROM THE COWBOY RODEO CHURCH (Taylorsville, Ky.)
We had some great services the last couple of weeks. A week ago we had our first fellowship event. We had hot dogs, hamburger and the fixings. People brought their horse and road in the arena. We also had 82 in our worship service. Our next step is developing a small group Bible study ministry. Pray that this can be worked out soon. Pray we will continue to get the word out.
Jim Carpenter, pastor