Myers Weekly Prayer Letter

Lord, I am yours, I was born for you;
what is your will for me?
Let me be rich or beggared,
exulting or lamenting,
comforted or lonely;
since I am yours, yours only,
what is your will for me?
-Saint Teresa of Avila

Pray for Monica Allen today on her birthday!!!

Sunday we were able to attend the Baptist church in the Luwhawheni area of Swaziland. This church began about two years ago and was under the leadership of the Phuzumoya Baptist Church. Pastor Bheki Mthethwa now leads this small church. Sunday when we arrived there was no one at the church. Suddenly several children made their way to the small building. Upon entering the building the children put mats on the floor so everyone would have a place to sit. More and more children arrived along with a few youth and one adult. Pastor Mthethwa led a time of Bible study before the worship service. Wayne was the preacher for the day. After the service the mats were put away and everyone left the church, some going home others to visit neighbors. Pray one day the youth and children attending this church will become strong Swazi Baptist church leaders in the Luwhawheni community. Pray more adults and youth will attend this church and pray for Pastor Mthethwa.

Thursday of last week Wayne along with Pastor Sigwane of the Phuzumoya Baptist Church visited a lady that was sick with TB. At one time the church at Luwhawheni met on this family’s homestead and this lady attends the church regularly. Wayne and Pastor Sigwane prayed with the lady for her healing and recovery. For many TB is a symptom of the HIV virus that will eventually become full-blown AIDS. Pray this lady who may be HIV positive will have a chance to receive physical healing. Pray for her children as they deal with their mother’s illness.

After visiting with this lady, Pastor Sigwane and Wayne visited a neighboring homestead and were able to lead a young man to the Lord. Pray this young man will truly understand his commitment to the Lord. Pray his life will reflect the Christian way.

--The acting executive committee of the Swaziland Baptist Convention met Saturday. Planning for the 2010 Swazi Baptist National Easter Services (April 1-4) began. Pray for these committee members as they work together glorifying the Lord in uniting Baptist work in Swaziland in the planning of the National Easter Services.

February 18-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 meeting, devotions at 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.
**Love’s secret is to be always doing little things for God and not to mind because they are so little. (Frederick W. Faber)
-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.

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS:
-Pastor Gamedze of the Nhlangano Baptist Church lost his mother a couple of weeks ago. The funeral was this past weekend. Please pray for the Gamedze family as they deal with their loss.
-Pastor Masuku of the Mafucula area, lost his sister last weekend. To lose someone so young is extremely trying, please pray for this family.

-Thank you for praying for my mother after she broke her hip a few weeks ago. She was able to go home Friday and is getting use to using her walker around the house. Continue to pray for Shirley Carpenter as she recovers at home.
-Wayne’s sister Patsy Collins 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.

-My 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 Terry (Wayne’s brother dealing with stage 4 cancer) and his wife Darlene as they go through a time of uncertainty.
-Pray for my nephew-in-law’s mother diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
-My sister-in-law’s mother is having surgery tomorrow for a pinch nerve in her back. This is the second time for this type of surgery. Please pray for Verna Bullock as she undergoes surgery tomorrow. Pray she will recover sufficiently and will not need to have this type of surgery again.

PRAYER FOR HAITI:
Through assessment and relief teams, Southern Baptists have distributed food and water, provided medical care, and offered words of comfort to those who are hurting in Haiti. The various efforts are coordinated through a combined task force from Baptist Global Response (BGR), the Florida Baptist Convention, North American Mission Board (NAMB), International Mission Board (IMB) and Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. These partners will meet in Atlanta on February 10-11 to lay out a long-term “master plan” of response. Pray that these leaders will have wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Ask God to give Southern Baptists a long-term commitment for helping Haitians rebuild their lives and communities.

2010 is the year of football!!! No, not American football, but world football known in the USA as soccer!! South Africa has the honor of hosting the World Cup from June 11-July 11. Begin praying now as local churches network with other ministries in working together on one common goal: to bring hope and change in Jesus name to South Africa.

PRAYER FOR AMERICA:
Thank you Lord for this nation and for the freedoms we enjoy here. Give us the courage to preserve our precious liberties and the strength to make sure we share them with the less fortunate in our nation. May we speak out against injustice, and may the flame of freedom that burns brightly in America be a beacon to all. Amen
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