Swazi Team Prayer Calendar - February 2010

Monday February 1: The Swazi people prayer booklet, “So That Christ May Dwell in Their Hearts” is printed. Pray as the booklets are distributed to the Swazi Team prayer network, great wonders will be achieved for the Swazi people through God’s people praying.

Tuesday February 2: Since returning to Swaziland from stateside assignment, the Myers have struggled consistently in sending and receiving emails. Wayne has also not been able to use his Apple computer because of a problem having a modem installed. Please pray Wayne will soon be able to efficiently use his computer. Pray the Myers will be able to send and receive emails consistently as well as effectively.

Wednesday February 3: Al and Belinda Jordan will return to Swaziland to cover for the Allens while they are on stateside assignment. The Jordans have served previously in Swaziland and South Africa. Pray for Al and Belinda as they make preparations to fill in for the Allens for six months. They are scheduled to arrive on the 17th of March.

Thursday February 4: Two weeks ago Barbara Myers’ mother (Shirley Carpenter) fell and broke her hip. The doctor was able to insert three small screws instead of performing a total hip replacement. Her rehabilitation time will be approximately 3-4 weeks. Please pray for Shirley’s total and speedy recovery without complications.
-Barbara’s sister’s husband (Pete Rutledge) is still recovering from his herniated disc surgery before Thanksgiving. Pray Pete will soon be able to move and walk without difficulty.
-Pray for Barbara’s niece’s husband’s mother diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Pray for the Lord’s comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Friday February 5: The Allens requests God’s direction in identifying future areas of new work. They have attempted to start work in two areas without success. Pray their hearts will hear God’s voice as he shows Steve and Monica his plan for work in the Hhohho/Manzini regions.

Saturday February 6: The acting executive committee of the Swaziland Baptist Convention that was elected in November 2009 meets today. Pray for these committee members as they work together glorifying the Lord in uniting Baptist work in Swaziland. Pray also as the committee begins the planning of the 2010 Swazi Baptist National Easter Services April 1-4.

Sunday February 7: Pray existing Baptist churches will stay strong and faithful in their work with the Lord. Pray for unity among the churches as they reach out to their communities.

Monday February 8: Please continue to pray for Wayne’s brother, Terry currently in remission from stage 4 cancer. Every three months Terry undergoes testing to be sure the cancer has not returned. Please pray testing will continue to show the cancer in remission. Pray for Terry and his wife Darlene as they deal with the affects of the cancer and the general prognosis.
-Wayne’s sister Patsy was in the hospital the last week of January for pneumonia and COPD. She is currently on oxygen at home. Pray she will be able to breathe without difficulty and will have full recovery from her illnesses.

Tuesday February 9: Pray for Monica Allen today on her birthday!!
Lacie Allen began her Kindergarten 0 school year last month. Praise the Lord she loves school and is doing well. Pray she will continue to do well and be a light of Jesus in her class.

Wednesday February 10: Last month a volunteer team from the Atlantic Association in North Carolina conducted a youth retreat and children’s camp in the Shiselweni region. Attendance was good during these events and everything went well. Thank you for praying for this team. Please continue to pray as spiritual seeds were sown, spiritual fruit will be produced in the lives of the Swazis involved in these special events.

Thursday February 11: After many months waiting for the Hawane Baptist Church’s plot of land to be marked by the idvuna, it finally has happened!! Pray for the Hawane Baptist Church as the congregation begins to make plans to construct their church building.

Friday February 12: Please continue to pray the job request for missionary personnel in the Manzini area will be filled. Pray for an encourager and helper to come and assist the Swazis in this area to start new work and develop leadership. Pray God will send more workers to serve alongside the Swazi Team to further God’s Kingdom in Swaziland.

Saturday February 13: The Allens’ stateside assignment is scheduled for March 26-end of September. Pray for Steve and Monica as they prepare to share about the ministry in Swaziland with churches in the USA. Pray also for times of rest and refreshment with family and friends. Pray all the logistics will be finalized soon. They need a place to stay while in West Palm Beach, Florida (July 1-end of September).

Sunday February 14: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!
Lord, help me to be patient toward others. Help me to not boast when I’m right or be proud when others are wrong. Help me not to be rude. I don’t want my love to be self-seeking, or easily angered. And, Lord, convict me if I start keeping a record of wrongs, for I desire that my love will always rejoice with the truth. Help me to have faith, hope, and love ever increasing, ever growing. –Joni Eareckson Tada

Monday February 15: Continue to pray for the Warren family as they continue to adjust to living in the states. Pray for Lisa’s father recovering from a stroke. Today is Matthew’s birthday!! Especially pray for a great day for Matthew!

Tuesday February 16: Pray for Al Jordan today on his birthday!!
February 16-March 2 the volunteer team from the First Baptist Church, Washington, NC arrives to minister in the northeast section of Swaziland. Ministries include children Bible studies, evangelistic Bible studies; youth Bible studies, devotions at secondary schools, homestead visitation and revival services. Pray for Jimmy, Joyce, Caren, Roger and Jimmy (team leader) as they help Swazis come to know Jesus as their Savior. Pray the soil will be prepared for rich blessings.

Wednesday February 17: The First Baptist Church of Belton, Texas is praying concerning leading the 2010 Swazi Baptist National Youth Camp in August. Al and Belinda Jordan (coming to Swaziland in March for six months) are members of this church. Continue praying as the church seeks the Lord’s guidance. Pray plans and decisions will be finalized before the Jordans’ departure in March.

Thursday February 18: A few years ago a volunteer team was visiting homesteads in the Maloma area. Upon entering one homestead the group noticed a young woman lying on a mat, emaciated and with sores on her face. After a time of greeting and conversation, one of the team members began sharing the salvation story. When he had finished, he asked if anyone wanted to accept the Lord as His Savior. There was no response. When the team began to leave, the young lady (who had not said a word the entire time the team was visiting) got up and slowly walked away wiping the oozing sores with her blanket. So many are dying of AIDS in Swaziland and many have never accepted Jesus as their Savior. Pray, before death comes, many will turn their hearts over to the King of Kings.

Friday February 19: I Timothy 2:1-2 commands us to pray for kings and those in authority. Please pray the King of Swaziland, his wives and children will come to understand what it means to be a Christian. Pray their lives will show the love of Christ.

Saturday February 20: International Mission Board missionaries are so thankful for the support from churches through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Cooperative Program. This support allows missionaries to accomplish the task that God has set before them; to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. Pray the 175 million Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal will be met so all the peoples of the world will have a chance to hear the Gospel story.

Sunday February 21: The Swazi Team continues to see and experience the growth of the Muslim faith among the Swazi people. Pray for Swazis who are being misled and confused by Islam. Pray Christians will see the urgency to witness to their loss friends and neighbors.

Monday February 22: PRAYER FOR AMERICA
Lord, thank you for providing for all our needs in this country. As joblessness is still one of the biggest worries among so many of Your people, we turn to You for help. Help guide our President and his cabinet as they work to address the unemployment rate and look to create jobs. And help work in the lives of those who are unemployed to guide them to the opportunities You have planned for them. Turn their hearts to you in prayer and remind them of the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:11 “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” In Jesus’ name, Amen. www.presidentialprayerteam.org

Tuesday February 23: Plans are being made to form a National True Love Waits committee with reps from our Baptist churches as well as other Great Commission organizations. Continue to pray for leaders to rise up and stand strong in sharing the message of purity.

Wednesday February 24: SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN UNENGAGED PEOPLES: The Herero of Namibia are a proud people. Traditionally the Herero led a more nomadic life with their large herds of cattle. Through the years, the nomadic lifestyle has changed to a more farming lifestyle, with cattle being moved to cattle-posts to correlate with grazing needs. However, one thing has not changed: Cattle can be described as central to the Herero lifestyle. It is seen through their clothing and in their conversations. Even when a man may leave his homestead for job opportunities elsewhere, the desire that he cherishes above all else is the idea of becoming a cattle farmer. Pray for the Herero. Pray that they will learn about the salvation that comes through Jesus Christ. Pray that they will come to cherish Him and a relationship with Him above all else. Pray for the Herero, one of the unengaged peoples of Namibia.

Thursday February 25: Pray the Lord will burden the hearts of the Swazi church leaders to develop a strong prayer relationship with Him. Pray prayer will be an important ministry in every Swazi Baptist church.

Friday February 26: Haitian Baptists lost much due to the earthquake in January. In addition to their homes and loved ones, they have lost a beloved leader. Pastor Bienne Lamerique, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Port-au-Prince, died after his house collapsed. Undoubtedly, he is not the only pastor or church leader to have lost his/her life as a result of the earthquake. Ask God to minister comfort to Haitian Baptists. Pray they will have strength to serve while they themselves endure physical hunger and thirst and that they will have words of peace to offer while suffering their own mental anguish.

Saturday February 27: April 1-4 is the Swazi Baptist National Easter Services. Lessons for adults, youth and children will be scheduled as well as sermons and devotions centered on the theme and Resurrection message. As planning begins, pray for wisdom for the planning committee. Pray even though there is a great expense to attending this annual event, many will have the means to participate in these services.

Sunday February 28: Pray Christian Swazis will teach their children and grandchildren the ways of the Lord. Pray the Christian way of living will touch lives in the Swazi Baptist churches and communities.

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