Myers Weekly Prayer Letter

Jesus, my Teacher, guide me along your way and help me to piece together the jigsaw of life in your kingdom.  When I make decisions, lead me to the heart of the matter, and when I face conflict, do not let my own panic drown out the still, small voice of your wisdom.  (Author Unknown)

Our weekly prayer letter is early this week because of our trip to Jo’burg Thursday-Saturday (May 26-28) to collect two volunteers that will be working with the Swazi Team throughout Swaziland.  Hunter Johnson and Katy Hallock will stay in Mbabane the first week of their time in the country assisting with the orientation of the six summer missionaries and co-leading the Youth Leaders Retreat June 3-5.  June 6-10 they will be with the Myers.   Hunter has been in Swaziland many times but this is Katy’s first visit.   Pray Hunter and Katy’s flight will be uneventful.  Pray they will enjoy their time working and serving with the Swazi people.  Pray for our safe journey to and from Jo’burg. 

Kym Pennington (True Love Waits International consultant) began leading her third TLW training event on Monday at Mafucula.  History was made this week with 10 Swazis registering for the first TLW training in northeast Swaziland.  10 Swazis made the commitment to live lives pleasing to God and to teach others to do the same. This morning (as I type this prayer letter) the group is presenting the TLW message to the Mafucula Secondary School.
A report from Kym:
May 16-18, we had a training in Hawane (Hhohho region).  We had a total of 12 ladies trained.  It went excellent.  The ladies were excited and planning their next meeting .  We went to the Torbes Primary School and presented to 135 students from grades 5-7 and 113 signed commitment cards to stay pure.
May 19-20 we presented a portion of the presentation to a total of 10 classrooms and also share during assembly time (in Manzini).  Over 300 students heard the good news and the team will be returning to present the rest of the message.
May 23-25 we are currently conducting training in the Lubumbo region.  We had 10 come to for training and they are great presenters.  We will present the message in a secondary school on Wednesday. I am very excited!!
Pray those trained will commit to living the “message” they will teach to others.  Pray hearts will be moved through the teaching and hearing of the TLW message.  Pray Kym’s flight to America (May 26th) will be uneventful.

June 18th is a special day for Kym Pennington and Adam Coe.  It is their wedding day!!   Pray for Kym and Adam as they begin their lives together. 

Pray for Todd and Deborah Hoskins on their 3rd wedding anniversary, May 31st.

Wednesday, June 1st, the six summer missionaries will arrive in Swaziland to begin their time of sharing the True Love Waits message in schools and churches.  Wednesday-Friday the group will undergo orientation in Mbabane.  June 3-5, they will attend the Swazi Baptist National Youth Leaders’ Conference.  Monday (6th) the group will travel to the Shiselweni region where REH, Adam and Jonathon will stay on a homestead in the Velebantfu community and Tori, Tiffany and Elizabeth will stay next to the Mgamudze Baptist Church.  Daily gathering water, homes without electricity and living in camp-like conditions will be the norm for their stay.  Pray for these missionaries as they prepare for their ministries in Swaziland. Pray they will be able to adjust to a totally different lifestyle.  Pray their time in Swaziland will be filled with wonderful experiences and blessings!

Please pray for the National Swazi Baptist Youth Leaders Retreat June 3-5.  Pray for Pastor Makhosi Fakudze (pastor of Vovovo Baptist Church) and Hunter and Katy as they lead.  Pray youth leaders from all Swazi Baptist churches will attend.

Pray the members of the Swazi Team will adjust to working with the Lord’s provision of new workers for the harvest.  The Team will increase from 8 members to 18 members (including the four “Hands On” girls).

--June 16th four “Hands On” missionaries will arrive to share the True Love Waits message throughout Swaziland.  Sienna and Heather will stay in the Mbabane and Brandi and Kim in Tshaneni.  Pray for Sienna, Heather, Brandi and Kim as they prepare for their time in Swaziland.   Pray now for the hearts and lives that will be touched as God’s plan for marriage and purity is shared.  Their term of service will end in December 2011.

---May 24-May 31 a volunteer team from Clear Creek Bible School was scheduled to arrive and work with the Allens in their newest work areas.  Unfortunately, the team’s flight was cancelled.  They are scheduled to arrive today in Jo’burg and Steve Allen will bring them to Swaziland.  Because of this delay their ministry time is reduced by two days.  Pray as the team arrives and begins their work, each will not dwell on their delay but will be able to concentrate on ministry with the Swazi people.  Pray special blessings for Dan and Shannon, Steve and Sheri and Dr. Lucas.

June 12-15 a group from True Love Waits International will be in Swaziland to conduct research for a documentary on the work of the six summer missionaries spreading the True Love Waits message throughout Swaziland.  Sharon, Cindi and Roxie will observe and conduct interviews with the missionaries as well as those attending a presentation of the True Love Waits message. Pray their time in Swaziland  will be very productive for Sharon, Cindi and Roxie.  Pray the work of the missionaries and the completion of documentary will help educate Swazis to the causes of HIV/AIDS and how it affects their society as well as families.  Pray each will understand that if we live the way the Lord ordains, we don’t have to die.

--Continue to pray the 648 In-Home Care Kits (BGR buckets) will soon arrive in Swaziland.  Pray for the Swazi Team as we seek to train our church members on the use of these kits.