tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18345166093606546372024-03-22T03:52:41.242+02:00The Warren FamilyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-54721301824504287532011-12-15T18:59:00.002+02:002011-12-15T19:03:27.792+02:00Merry Christmas from the Swazi Team!<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4d6a677a4f446b324e54513d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img alt="Click to play this Smilebox greeting" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4d6a677a4f446b324e54513d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;" height="330" width="420" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=smilebox&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img alt="Create your own greeting - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmilebox.gif" style="border: medium none ;" height="46" width="420" /></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Personalize your own <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/greetings.html" target="_blank">free greeting card</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Merry Christmas from the Euto Swazi Mission Team! Thank you for your continued prayers, support and love. We pray that this will give you a glimpse of how God used YOU in Africa this past summer. Please continue to pray for your brothers and sisters in Swaziland seeking to share to the GREATEST gift of all ... JESUS!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-45439619343919833912011-04-26T15:16:00.003+02:002011-04-26T15:26:39.685+02:005K Family Fun Day for Swaziland<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpY1YHpmd9bKCd7madPIN3mVDbu30annAoqf3Wqfju1inCC9aFeTf2bPk8mrn5hHWSvfCasGkvukMXeJwYEz2H3FC5QCMRgC2eKzBnKGC1tpx6baEsGuyjMg5YQ6fh83-inmwrkLRT1QU/s1600/Walk.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpY1YHpmd9bKCd7madPIN3mVDbu30annAoqf3Wqfju1inCC9aFeTf2bPk8mrn5hHWSvfCasGkvukMXeJwYEz2H3FC5QCMRgC2eKzBnKGC1tpx6baEsGuyjMg5YQ6fh83-inmwrkLRT1QU/s200/Walk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599882140432592258" /></a><br /><strong>Saturday May 14th, 2011</strong> <strong><br />9:00am - 1:00pm<br /><br />Oakboro District Park<br />423 S. Main Street, <br />Oakboro, NC</strong> <br /><br /><br /><br />Free Concert by Secondmile!!! <br />Enjoy an outdoor concert by this local<br />Christian band at the Park Amphitheater.<br />Concert begins at 10:30am.<br />Bring your blanket or lawn chair! <br /> Lunch/Concessions available<br /> <br />GAMES & FUN FOR ALL AGES!!!<br />$10 Entry Fee for Walk OR <br />$20 Entry Fee for Walk and Event T-Shirt!<br />Registration begins at 9am; Walk at 9:30am.<br /><br />INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, INVITE YOUR FAMILY, COME OUT AND ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL DAY WALKING, PLAYING, AND WORSHIPING IN THE PARK!<br /><br />*Do not have to be a registered walker to enjoy the activities and concert!<br /> <br />THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!<br /><br /><strong>Sponsored by Euto Baptist Church ~ Donations to benefit Swaziland Mission Team</strong><br /><br /><em></em>To learn more about this event or to register on-line, <br />visit www.eutobaptist.com or call 704.385.8117.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-29506975287983169772011-02-25T08:00:00.002+02:002011-02-25T16:59:58.325+02:00Swazi Prayer Team launched ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1gcfHvZ1c4fHnH5Kgab7l4EitUa5EPyi11Fy-9G_Fzphg2vCBtbNNmS8Fv15a_w4H9eq_QnpjEkNdXv0jAoTzuHWyAygvmnZlLXNfGN-2HUj0EBIC2B308LRrtE5A_Jjzc0K9IJglBg/s1600/IMG_3060.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1gcfHvZ1c4fHnH5Kgab7l4EitUa5EPyi11Fy-9G_Fzphg2vCBtbNNmS8Fv15a_w4H9eq_QnpjEkNdXv0jAoTzuHWyAygvmnZlLXNfGN-2HUj0EBIC2B308LRrtE5A_Jjzc0K9IJglBg/s200/IMG_3060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577631457219440322" /></a><br />Will you join us and commit to pray for the people of Swaziland, and for the Euto mission team that will be serving there in August 2011? If God is calling you to be a part of this team, please send your contact information and email address to warrensinafrica@gmail.com<br /><br />Thank you for prayerfully considering this request, and for all the many ways you love and support us all!<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Euto Swazi Mission Team</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-41664887254500386092011-01-21T01:00:00.000+02:002011-01-21T17:54:52.760+02:00Scripture Dolls for Swaziland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4pIw8Cvzj-FXUyo17jAYMuqqbnu0MLsd1UfH8RMs_AHNcUHve5NLqJi_aiFWtCNBCWudzHmTcuv-ZMWkrMUBh9Rr17rvVtRaMM7r50EnWoHzZEPAJhRU5Zk7ooyQRxvlQiSr70xOMz4/s1600/IMG_0444.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4pIw8Cvzj-FXUyo17jAYMuqqbnu0MLsd1UfH8RMs_AHNcUHve5NLqJi_aiFWtCNBCWudzHmTcuv-ZMWkrMUBh9Rr17rvVtRaMM7r50EnWoHzZEPAJhRU5Zk7ooyQRxvlQiSr70xOMz4/s200/IMG_0444.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564666397728218690" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Do you love sewing? <br /><br />Would you like to share the love of Christ with an orphan in Africa by using that gift? </span><br /> <br />In August 2011, a mission team from Euto Baptist Church will be ministering and serving the Lord in Tshaneni, Swaziland. In just ONE of their villages alone, there are 400 orphans. Children would ask for just a small piece of paper ... something of their own to have. <br /><br />Would you like to show one of these children that they are loved and not forgotten by making a small doll (rag doll, sock doll, etc.)? The design is entirely up to you, the only thing we ask is that each doll have it's own scripture verse ... one that God has placed on your heart to share with this special child. <br /> <br />To learn more about this ministry project, please contact Lisa Warren (warrensinafrica@gmail.com).<br /> <br />To learn more about ministry in Swaziland, visit: <a href="http://www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com">www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-64597712149444655222011-01-19T16:45:00.000+02:002011-01-19T23:42:15.450+02:00Quail Shoot for Swaziland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRKijmpdxtrWIi1QZHyXCmNlL84x5HOUAYVU0g_PrM9eCJXrX6GA0ImU13OJrI42ty94DcNFbqhF3RFrtphnl0D7rLKcfIP2esKubUoS6U5Oyc6mDLTW4e3jky4FfXj3WnAX3-GjOvAI/s1600/Swazi+Flag.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRKijmpdxtrWIi1QZHyXCmNlL84x5HOUAYVU0g_PrM9eCJXrX6GA0ImU13OJrI42ty94DcNFbqhF3RFrtphnl0D7rLKcfIP2esKubUoS6U5Oyc6mDLTW4e3jky4FfXj3WnAX3-GjOvAI/s200/Swazi+Flag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564014793634003506" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday, February 26, 2011<br />Riverside Hunting Preserve, <br />7277 Hillsview Road, Oakboro NC <br /></span><br />Tickets will be pre-sold, cost is $65 per shooter. Ticket will include am or pm shoot, complimentary lunch, and t-shirt. <br /><br />Morning shoot: 9:30am, with lunch to follow. If enough tickets are sold, we will have an afternoon shoot. Afternoon shoot: 12 noon Lunch, with shoot to follow. (Maximum number of shooters per shoot: 33) <br /><br />Requirements: Ticket stub, valid NC hunting license, hunter orange shirt and shooting glasses. ATV's are welcome! <br /><br />To order your tickets, please see members of the Euto Swazi Team or email warrensinafrica@gmail.com. All proceeds to benefit Euto Baptist Church - 2011 Swaziland Mission Team (<a href="http://www.eutobaptist.com">www.eutobaptist.com</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">We are also seeking business sponsors for this event. <br />Business Sponsorships: Suggested $50 Donation. Each business name will be printed on t-shirts given to shooters, and sponsors will also receive a shirt. <br /></span> <br />Thank you for your continued support and prayers for the people of Swaziland and this mission team that will be serving there in August, 2011.<br /><br />To learn more about Swaziland, visit <a href="http://www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com">www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com. </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-72438910267282343102011-01-04T05:24:00.006+02:002011-01-04T05:46:15.433+02:00Chicken and Dumplings for Swaziland ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0__OqCETPEcIzkH_bgTWpUGTLLqkRuJgRYpHSDjp21xilXSzHDb0PTgv0SvsNJfUgF76CDTOAjt5KHjX6dUmOaNMNzkIqXtbq2ZytNT8stxIcLuZtI_e0wGcifjJjjCFeYOI8xqJAJQY/s1600/j0438808.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0__OqCETPEcIzkH_bgTWpUGTLLqkRuJgRYpHSDjp21xilXSzHDb0PTgv0SvsNJfUgF76CDTOAjt5KHjX6dUmOaNMNzkIqXtbq2ZytNT8stxIcLuZtI_e0wGcifjJjjCFeYOI8xqJAJQY/s200/j0438808.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558171501935903634" /></a><br /><br />If you live in the New Salem area (North Carolina), <br />come join us for a great night of food, fun and fellowship WHILE supporting international missions!<br /><br /><br />CHICKEN AND DUMPLING DINNER<br />~ Live Music and Auction ~<br /><br />Saturday, January 15, 2011<br />4:00 – 8:00 pm<br />Cost: $7.00/plate<br /><br />Euto Baptist Church ~ Family Life Center<br />6019 Hwy 205, Marshville NC<br />(Across from New Salem Elementary)<br /><br /><br />Proceeds to benefit Euto's 2011 Swazi Mission Team. <br />For more information, call 704-385-8117 or email, <br />warrensinafrica@gmail.com.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-37601649576147967132010-12-20T23:50:00.000+02:002010-12-20T23:52:12.751+02:00Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours ...<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4d6a45794d5467774d54593d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="303" alt="Click to play this Smilebox greeting" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4d6a45794d5467774d54593d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=smilebox&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="46" alt="Create your own greeting - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/ecards.html" target="_blank">Digital ecard</a> personalized with Smilebox</td></tr></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-23153238236483929632010-11-17T23:11:00.004+02:002010-11-17T23:32:32.411+02:00Thanksgiving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2PRDOovRmKFvrTf-h5S_OQdjAvqRODwBOmaTDjuGPte55aCldla85xR7cNJ28ETuxldIEp0qk-S1BMfkBzYRbXaZ1ECjiyM_97ucbIOiuW4-OaWOGzEBvStiSqH_FoLij-PV2_dOpsc/s1600/Africa+and+World+Map.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2PRDOovRmKFvrTf-h5S_OQdjAvqRODwBOmaTDjuGPte55aCldla85xR7cNJ28ETuxldIEp0qk-S1BMfkBzYRbXaZ1ECjiyM_97ucbIOiuW4-OaWOGzEBvStiSqH_FoLij-PV2_dOpsc/s320/Africa+and+World+Map.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540629859773353634" border="0" /></a>This time of year, my heart and mind travel back to Africa ... 2008. After we finished our 30 day missionary orientation, we arrived in Swaziland just in time for Thanksgiving where we were welcomed into our Swazi Mission<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRhwPGnfcx5bQE-JC1Kc5EZAYQ3MmfjYQIbOGu-X4JCnbwpOaEL2eb_Z5lNRrvdXzTT-2Yb61iq3luCu4BteTzwGLOwy1vHwy6TToguYveXQb9hgqNQHVqGhoMjd7NgNJFB9R4MmIdW0/s1600/Thanksgiving+%2526+Team+Retreat+2008++028.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRhwPGnfcx5bQE-JC1Kc5EZAYQ3MmfjYQIbOGu-X4JCnbwpOaEL2eb_Z5lNRrvdXzTT-2Yb61iq3luCu4BteTzwGLOwy1vHwy6TToguYveXQb9hgqNQHVqGhoMjd7NgNJFB9R4MmIdW0/s320/Thanksgiving+%2526+Team+Retreat+2008++028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540633826999453170" border="0" /></a> Family and our journey in Africa began. We are so grateful for the privilege of serving the Lord in Swaziland, and to see His mighty hand at work in the heart of the Swazi people.<br /><br />With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we want to say how extremely thankful we are for each of you and your prayers and support throughout these past two years. <br /><br />May you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-11048840861735202282010-11-03T20:13:00.005+02:002010-11-03T20:52:10.367+02:00BBQ Brown Bag Fundraiser This Weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPjW6nMEO3GSgn6NEI9nDIY7RjbDJSegMsF-R3cSl-yh2KpKcTc3i3qCN6pCjEdz3QAbehZ0unES5NVY0Qi3qAPWTNr2dWcbTdNLAljalDKfjgRx3UuMx2lH0y70h04YzFS5vX8hX8uw/s1600/j0438062.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPjW6nMEO3GSgn6NEI9nDIY7RjbDJSegMsF-R3cSl-yh2KpKcTc3i3qCN6pCjEdz3QAbehZ0unES5NVY0Qi3qAPWTNr2dWcbTdNLAljalDKfjgRx3UuMx2lH0y70h04YzFS5vX8hX8uw/s320/j0438062.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535390237400983810" border="0" /></a><br />This Saturday, November 6th, the Swazi Mission Team from Euto Baptist Church will be hosting a BBQ Bag Lunch Fundraiser in the parking lot of Iron Horse Motorcycles, located on Hwy. 74, Monroe, NC.<br /><br />Sales will begin at 10:30am, and the cost of each bag is $5.00. Inside you will find one BBQ pork sandwich (with or without slaw), chips and cake. A variety of drinks will also be available for sale for $1.00.<br /><br />Proceeds will go towards ministry and travel expenses for the Swazi Team that will be serving and ministering in Swaziland, Africa in August 2011.<br /><br />We'd also like to extend a SPECIAL thanks to the staff at Iron Horse for their support and use of the parking lot, and to our Euto Family who is helping make this event possible!<br /><br />Thank you for continuing to remember us in your prayers, and for all your love and support!<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-91999969752569066352010-10-11T23:03:00.005+02:002010-10-11T23:25:24.499+02:00Let the Fundraising Begin ....o<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRbiwbVv1eHvSBQGkDWEca8S6vJDMBnnUoXNvDgXmRXWaVFZVFErX6imwm8mgjM1l-KcM-WC9nade4wr57K76JhWiLd3P_mkPKMR8R46DjzfbZ7W5_33ZFR66Qj-Qtp3LcNQ2iwNfIME/s1600/j0362837.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 346px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRbiwbVv1eHvSBQGkDWEca8S6vJDMBnnUoXNvDgXmRXWaVFZVFErX6imwm8mgjM1l-KcM-WC9nade4wr57K76JhWiLd3P_mkPKMR8R46DjzfbZ7W5_33ZFR66Qj-Qtp3LcNQ2iwNfIME/s320/j0362837.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526899288309408866" border="0" /></a>Do you love a good yard sale?? Do you have a heart for Missions??? If you answered yes, why not come join us THIS Saturday, October 16th, as we kick-off our fundraising drive for Euto's Swaziland Mission Team that will be going to Africa in August 2011!<br /><br />The Swazi Yard Sale will be held in the parking lot of Euto Baptist Church, 6019 Highway 205, Marshville, NC (New Salem community), and will begin at 7am. Biscuits and coffee will also be available for sale at 6:30am!!!!!<br /><br />AND .... it's not too late if you still have things you would like to contribute to the yard sale! Euto Family, you can place your items in the old sanctuary choir room by Friday morning (Oct. 15th). All others, please contact Lisa Warren (warrensinafrica@gmail.com) to arrange pick-up of your donations!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEEuARSuPZWBVPFr9PlkGB1ZSWfHDCC8RSUv9gi9YVJVEm1i8pb49ncDI1VV0Opy4XPaINtuGfJncK9tuH4CkMkf90z1othZcDB8HrJfwQMSGVuc86l_9rUCMkF6T4CuJD_fxyMqP7MI/s1600/IMGP9582.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEEuARSuPZWBVPFr9PlkGB1ZSWfHDCC8RSUv9gi9YVJVEm1i8pb49ncDI1VV0Opy4XPaINtuGfJncK9tuH4CkMkf90z1othZcDB8HrJfwQMSGVuc86l_9rUCMkF6T4CuJD_fxyMqP7MI/s320/IMGP9582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526901305618900018" border="0" /></a><br />We will also be taking orders for our Swaziland Mission T-Shirts during the yard sale. Cost is $12, and there will be a sample availabe for you to view.<br />(Thank you Austin Printing, and Brooke for all you did to make this possible!)<br /><br />In closing, wee humbly ask that you keep the entire mission team in your prayers as we prepare and seek to serve the Lord in Swaziland next year and in our community through every fundraising event here. May all we do be for HIS glory!!!<br /><br />Thank you for all your support and prayers!!!<br />Euto Swazi Mission TeamUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-69263511191205203772010-10-07T19:23:00.002+02:002010-10-07T19:28:50.487+02:00Pampered Chef and Missions!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZ4OqtMPMp5G2fRud0EDvzU9-zWqUKuN_Cd27V9Mvx6Qs1ItrF3W5jx1d2XvSeTL1SWwMP5YFro_id-9AmCTVAps4_RBgdYJCIMwI8B5-QYvHOohXBgIOfq6LPkafthp9DOvsN5bix34/s1600/Pampered+chef.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZ4OqtMPMp5G2fRud0EDvzU9-zWqUKuN_Cd27V9Mvx6Qs1ItrF3W5jx1d2XvSeTL1SWwMP5YFro_id-9AmCTVAps4_RBgdYJCIMwI8B5-QYvHOohXBgIOfq6LPkafthp9DOvsN5bix34/s320/Pampered+chef.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525357189829588386" border="0" /></a><br />Good afternoon everyone!!! I'd like to share an exciting way for you to support missions! As some of you may already know, my family and I will be returning to Swaziland, Africa next year (August 8-18, 2011) to lead a short-term volunteer team from Euto Baptist Church. We have already begun fundraising as a team, and as an effort to help raise support for our family to go, I have just begun selling Pampered Chef.<br /><br />If you, your church, WMU group, bible study group or friends are interested in HOSTING a party or doing a CATALOG party, please let me know. If you would like, I can share about ministry in Swaziland during your party, in addition to sharing Pampered Chef products, food and recipes! All of my consultant proceeds from these parties will go directly to this mission trip, and ministry in Africa. (There will still be rewards and benefits for you as the host/hostess.)<br /><br />Lastly, we would deeply appreciate your prayers for our family and this mission team as we prepare and plan to serve the Lord and share the love of Christ to the Swazi people.<br /><br />Have a blessed day!<br />lisa warren<br /><br />If you are interested, I can be reached via Facebook (Lisa Claiborne Warren), by email (warrensinafrica@gmail.com), or cell (704-776-5590).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-46986263861909510622009-10-10T16:00:00.001+02:002009-10-11T02:26:41.285+02:00Happy Birthday Aunt Ben ....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpUu_fUi9SK20D5on2SlBhn8-b4mBecImKg90kJpQX4ILGYhfsHJqdTsY5zHY0MAW46s9ZFalM53pYPQhNjiiLmcO1h5WfdLxnv1xLESCrf-HkZFOKFeIcteZuph0RkzGf-Qn8GQhlDA/s1600-h/Gwen+and+boys+209.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391127346221653202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpUu_fUi9SK20D5on2SlBhn8-b4mBecImKg90kJpQX4ILGYhfsHJqdTsY5zHY0MAW46s9ZFalM53pYPQhNjiiLmcO1h5WfdLxnv1xLESCrf-HkZFOKFeIcteZuph0RkzGf-Qn8GQhlDA/s320/Gwen+and+boys+209.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Couldn't let today go by without sending all our love and wishing you a Happy, Happy Birthday! Hope your day was as special as you are to us!!! We love you Gwen :)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-86533211165051014712009-10-10T15:30:00.000+02:002009-10-11T02:27:15.673+02:00Blessings overflow ...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbpCaR5QGzUDZinye_ztnf6tVNd_5iGfKaS78OErR5Hi84Sr7cjVQzJtRuLMJ0DJYWFEIqT36n92rUy-AAnwCB7WM34bICTEBDbNQPbBk9njzY_AhRoCRV5T92ZzP0IK7Xxd1tJyp7jQ/s1600-h/IMGP8970.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391129809776231874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbpCaR5QGzUDZinye_ztnf6tVNd_5iGfKaS78OErR5Hi84Sr7cjVQzJtRuLMJ0DJYWFEIqT36n92rUy-AAnwCB7WM34bICTEBDbNQPbBk9njzY_AhRoCRV5T92ZzP0IK7Xxd1tJyp7jQ/s320/IMGP8970.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A special thank-you to the Euto Brotherhood for giving of their time, talents and love today as they came out early this Saturday morning to build a wheelchair ramp for our home. We can't thank you enough, what a blessing!!! As soon as the rain was over, Daddy was ready to come outside and try it out!!!!!!!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5MdOFVRIaz1oEmHPCytADYq2StckDXOBg-owYKw7aBCCIZ4a4lTgxF1s-oIpo_-3Ulelx173jPpXxYkCbOkdAwbPY1WWyqdj7fGPAKjeQF3OlkZNB713UoqroWZrXO8cNmAMWw2iErY/s1600-h/IMGP8974.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391130831173236210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5MdOFVRIaz1oEmHPCytADYq2StckDXOBg-owYKw7aBCCIZ4a4lTgxF1s-oIpo_-3Ulelx173jPpXxYkCbOkdAwbPY1WWyqdj7fGPAKjeQF3OlkZNB713UoqroWZrXO8cNmAMWw2iErY/s320/IMGP8974.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Thank you again, we love you all!!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-36976694264404736512009-09-03T13:29:00.000+02:002009-09-03T23:10:10.254+02:00Warren Family Update - SeptemberHello prayer partners, friends and family ... <br /><br />Can you believe it's been ONE month since we landed back in Charlotte .... time is flying! It has been quite a busy month to say the least. We are moved back into our home in New Salem and would like to thank each of you personally for holding us close in your hearts and prayers, to everyone who gave of themselves and their time to help prepare our house for our arrival, and to each of you for all your love, support, and gifts! We just continue to be so overwhelmed by all of your love for our family. A simple "thank you" you just does not say enough what we feel ... <br /> <br />Where we are TODAY, and PRAYER REQUESTS ....<br /> <br /> ~ There was a delay in moving my parents due to Dad starting his next round of rehab therapy before we could arrive and settle back in. They would like this session to be completed before him moving, so we are waiting to hear back on a specific date, but it looks as if they may be moving in the next 2 weeks (hopefully). Thank you for continuing to remember them in your prayers also! <br /> <br />~ Bert and I are seeking and praying through employment and ministry opportunities, please continue praying for direction and discernment as we have begun "knocking" on doors to see what God has in store.<br /> <br />~ Jessie, Matthew and Sarah are all enrolled back in school. Jessie has began 8th grade, Matthew moved to the Middle School to begin 6th grade, and Sarah is starting out in Kindergarten!! The kids are adjusting well to being back in the States, and are enjoying school, so far (lol!). Jessie just celebrated his 14th birthday yesterday too ... how quickly they grow up! <br /><br />~ We do have a special prayer request to share concerning Sarah. During her kindergarten assessment her pediatrician noticed that there was a weakness in her right eye. She was referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist, and went for her appointment this past Tuesday. She was prescribed eyeglasses, and will be doing "pirate" patch therapy for 6 hours a day for the next 6 weeks, in hopes of strengthening her right eye. There is no history of this in our family, and her doctor showed some concern as to where this problem may be originating. She has now been scheduled to have a MRI next Friday, September 11th. They have told us it will be at least 3 days before the test results are available to her doctor, and then relayed to us. She is scheduled for a follow-up visit on October 12 in Charlotte as well. Please pray for Sarah as she begins this patch therapy. When we cover her good eye everything is so blurry and she cannot see well at all, which is proving to be very frustrating for her. Please pray for God's will in this situation, and that He will be glorified through it all.<br /> <br /><br />We love you all, and thank you for continuing to remember our family in your prayers as we continue to "settle" back into life here in the States. We will continue to post updates on the family blog too ... we'd love to stay in touch and continue hearing from YOU too !!!! <br /><br />Please also continue to remember our Swazi Team in your prayers as well, and be sure to check out their blog for updates and prayer requests ... www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com or www.swazimissions.org.<br /><br /> <br />May you all have a beautiful Labor Day weekend!<br />Serving Him together, <br /> <br />~ The Warren Family ~<br />bert, lisa, jessie, matthew & sarah<br /> <br /> <br />US Mailing Address:<br />Bert & Lisa Warren<br />6612 Pleasant Hill Church Road<br />Marshville, NC 28103Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-48049212590977926462009-09-02T08:55:00.000+02:002009-09-02T14:47:57.113+02:00Happy 14th Birthday Jessie !!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrG-QDuiwoyervC4INijGRb60WpKrHVR5PuTWMN-me2nLn9UyKaOQjSR4PBXuYccwASHq_sU2-Z3qaMcsqsJWrGSRf_k-uS5oJsqpTssZbW-UTG_97UAF72A7re6yr2lD_YBpHy7Pu14/s1600-h/My+angel+Jessie.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrG-QDuiwoyervC4INijGRb60WpKrHVR5PuTWMN-me2nLn9UyKaOQjSR4PBXuYccwASHq_sU2-Z3qaMcsqsJWrGSRf_k-uS5oJsqpTssZbW-UTG_97UAF72A7re6yr2lD_YBpHy7Pu14/s320/My+angel+Jessie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376830265916860914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZD5otAQgy7GfzhYD1T7b-XU-vq0FAqf5mcGCpno0su-Wefy0mHgDjCDDrpsI_qOnCHnfKKrcBkaACMJLSMmrry3zktb-O7LotTSV1L_k4KfrVLBtsKlpkz0fvSx1Xafa7So-aJvj5vk/s1600-h/Jessie.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZD5otAQgy7GfzhYD1T7b-XU-vq0FAqf5mcGCpno0su-Wefy0mHgDjCDDrpsI_qOnCHnfKKrcBkaACMJLSMmrry3zktb-O7LotTSV1L_k4KfrVLBtsKlpkz0fvSx1Xafa7So-aJvj5vk/s320/Jessie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376830272843263778" /></a><br />It's hard to believe, but my baby is 14 today, where does time go???<br />Jessie, we love you so much and hope you have the best birthday ever!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-72787746168012933452009-08-28T13:23:00.004+02:002009-09-03T00:36:06.035+02:00First day of Kindergarten ...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9mA1ztyYgvYC9Y_Zkhj9mb8v2a56x5QdbYNKAVNMo6dBoPtx80D-_VpbuD5lc3MJ-FC82xtxt0Rn1rBbWbFFnxYOv_c3la8w6cdXnDDGRiC8aJ80vW1okeawdrprGrhLAF8HLX8W2tM/s1600-h/IMG_3318.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9mA1ztyYgvYC9Y_Zkhj9mb8v2a56x5QdbYNKAVNMo6dBoPtx80D-_VpbuD5lc3MJ-FC82xtxt0Rn1rBbWbFFnxYOv_c3la8w6cdXnDDGRiC8aJ80vW1okeawdrprGrhLAF8HLX8W2tM/s320/IMG_3318.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374975322794070706" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSwtmm07azoH001XYqaHsKz0EZaQQyDT3jNnSZT1vpChRmX85ne580GPBG8lwIuSj2V_IV0ZA0WKGZWM2jRh-sIxKjFMU6U1DOcN5VMD4N4hOuEGWuY76iEyTiBG_UIdK4h-QwTLqIuU/s1600-h/First+Day+on+the+Bus.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSwtmm07azoH001XYqaHsKz0EZaQQyDT3jNnSZT1vpChRmX85ne580GPBG8lwIuSj2V_IV0ZA0WKGZWM2jRh-sIxKjFMU6U1DOcN5VMD4N4hOuEGWuY76iEyTiBG_UIdK4h-QwTLqIuU/s320/First+Day+on+the+Bus.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377002384015650418" /></a><br />Today was another one of those BIG days ... Sarah's first day of Kindergarten here in the States. She was so excited this morning, and couldn't wait to get to her school!!! <br /><br />Now, if only my boys were that excited :) They are back in school too and doing well ... but wouldn't agree to their picture being taken! What happened to those days of enjoying that????? Oh, they grow up too fast!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-45662601532199582632009-08-07T13:34:00.001+02:002009-08-28T13:42:14.918+02:00Welcome Back ...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPwQzbNF_eAcr8d5Vm9RXUvWgWtDId2FjoVOew-z-ynk6vkCxifCENPmTSgccir2QR8Xz35N2WI4j7q1gigpm7aHABOwPW-bI5z3XCC2DgR4m6o9jk1grycETREeimPmkLtwwt6Ijjmw/s1600-h/IMGP8861.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYPwQzbNF_eAcr8d5Vm9RXUvWgWtDId2FjoVOew-z-ynk6vkCxifCENPmTSgccir2QR8Xz35N2WI4j7q1gigpm7aHABOwPW-bI5z3XCC2DgR4m6o9jk1grycETREeimPmkLtwwt6Ijjmw/s320/IMGP8861.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374977604882202322" /></a><br />We are safe and sound back here in Charlotte, NC ... uneventful flights and ALL our luggage arrived too!!!! Thank you for all the many, many prayers for our family during this time of transition ... we love you all!<br /><br />These beautiful pink flamingos flew in especially for our homecoming ... don't you just love them?!?! BUT, unfortunately they didn't stay long,they had to move on to "flock" another home! <br /><br />We will update more in the coming weeks ... please know how much we appreciate you remembering us in prayer, and for all your love and support!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-33238954427176099282009-08-03T07:00:00.001+02:002009-08-03T07:00:03.629+02:00Warren Family Update - August 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1ITLLVb4KMkhggJ_42w4jR-Ea3hWb3olSz5-bQML7mxr6QOYoR2AtJQk8OIiDaqvuOimxjwkbOoyVEWKWhDv6BgAKdIfzHHb1p0XR8F9ZcoSP3J7ocV591kOzlwwCXPq2Fs4kXGQjMQ/s1600-h/august+update.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1ITLLVb4KMkhggJ_42w4jR-Ea3hWb3olSz5-bQML7mxr6QOYoR2AtJQk8OIiDaqvuOimxjwkbOoyVEWKWhDv6BgAKdIfzHHb1p0XR8F9ZcoSP3J7ocV591kOzlwwCXPq2Fs4kXGQjMQ/s320/august+update.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363064115540647906" /></a><br />These last few weeks have flown by so quickly, and now the time has come. Our bags are packed sitting in the hall waiting to be loaded, and hard goodbyes have been said. We will leave Swaziland this Wednesday to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa, and will stay overnight there with one of our dear colleagues before leaving. Our flight will depart Jo'burg on Thursday, August 6th, 6pm (our time), arriving in Charlotte, NC, on Friday, August 7th, 10 am (EST). <br /><br />We can't put into words just how much we appreciate all of your love and prayers throughout this past year. Your calls and emails have meant so much to us ... thank you for pouring into our lives and encouraging us as we begin this next chapter. As you all know, goodbyes are never easy, but we are so thankful that God has granted us such sweet times with our mission family and Swazi friends before leaving. <br /><br />As we come to mind, please remember these special requests:<br /><br /><em>* Travel safety to Jo'burg, and our return flights to the States (Johannesburg, SA to Washington, DC; Washington, DC to Charlotte, NC)<br /><br />* Sweet goodbyes with our mission family in Johannesburg<br /><br />* Our Swaziland mission family, The Myers and the Allens ... pray for strength and direction as they continue to serve the Lord throughout this beautiful country. Also, pray for the Lord to call others to join them here in sharing the Gospel, the fields ARE truly white and ready for harvest.<br /><br />* Direction on employment/ministry opportunities for us as we return back to the States<br /><br />* My parents as they adjust to moving into our home, and for Dad's continued improvement and rehabilitation<br /><br />* Smooth transitions for Jessie, Matthew and Sarah as they return home and enroll back into their schools beginning August 25th </em><br /><br /><br />We look forward to staying in touch with you all, and cherish your friendship. Again, thank you for all the many, many ways you have ministered to our family ... we love you!<br /><br />In Christ,<br />~ The Warren Family ~<br />bert, lisa, jessie, matthew & sarah<br /><br />US Mailing Address:<br />Bert & Lisa Warren<br />6612 Pleasant Hill Church Road<br />Marshville, NC 28103<br />warrensinafrica@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-78939935482123213142009-08-01T11:26:00.002+02:002009-08-01T18:28:36.440+02:00Happy 6th Birthday Sarah!!!August the 1 (as Sarah says) is finally here, the BIG DAY she has been waiting a long time for ... <br /><br />We had a "birthday braii" (cookout) here at the house, played games, and enjoyed just being together. It was a great day celebrating with family and friends!!! <br /><br /><strong>Thank you for all of Sarah's birthday wishes, cards, emails, goodies and gifts ... you made it such a special day, we love you!!!!</strong><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2DRz4sP6MR9bSPWempxj4RZ3t1r-9tAd9qdGmYw8T2Shr3efAiXdz_zYmLLb5baLg7S2f9pi7_vY9V92qGFD5N8CG3FbIWdXbiHO1KUFFSJgARIw9iJLlkkYGKysjaDhyT7p7U3WFuaw/s1600-h/bday+tree.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2DRz4sP6MR9bSPWempxj4RZ3t1r-9tAd9qdGmYw8T2Shr3efAiXdz_zYmLLb5baLg7S2f9pi7_vY9V92qGFD5N8CG3FbIWdXbiHO1KUFFSJgARIw9iJLlkkYGKysjaDhyT7p7U3WFuaw/s320/bday+tree.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365022136856772626" /></a> <br />The birthday girl tree, sporting a sassy scarf and rainboots ... it's what all the birthday trees are wearing, lol!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXJ17NLMeqfGEKEKHjUbkyOJZDuOITeX2JAyAjkDc-qhsg-zT0wm_D3PU7D7LNOh9AY4hHRCNxZ7fPyCbZpW6ZkltCO-yTVIRnBiqo8FK1IjDz6anCy9W9r3O8gisq1oi52lVAVbGUHc/s1600-h/flowers.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXJ17NLMeqfGEKEKHjUbkyOJZDuOITeX2JAyAjkDc-qhsg-zT0wm_D3PU7D7LNOh9AY4hHRCNxZ7fPyCbZpW6ZkltCO-yTVIRnBiqo8FK1IjDz6anCy9W9r3O8gisq1oi52lVAVbGUHc/s320/flowers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365022145406153426" /></a> <br />A special gift from Daddy, home-made bamboo vase with pink roses from our yard!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5XdRn2Oe4fAdZLsJdAWhsKZP2uGbZA5k4EutEpe_KVCrFxcl8NuXGAEJtaL9xEdlxFF3fKqd_srsDXcRa3G0EE2SioDdVZaag2Ef5UGwUMwHhbrHflHntx7KsxZGHdRzGjUIOeTl4zo/s1600-h/the+bday+cooks.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju5XdRn2Oe4fAdZLsJdAWhsKZP2uGbZA5k4EutEpe_KVCrFxcl8NuXGAEJtaL9xEdlxFF3fKqd_srsDXcRa3G0EE2SioDdVZaag2Ef5UGwUMwHhbrHflHntx7KsxZGHdRzGjUIOeTl4zo/s320/the+bday+cooks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365024416026739858" /></a> <br />The faithful birthday cooks :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdq99mEytKU3FDyNrv8toju-vcoy17lRuDwr_RCNw3QWQN9_3ZEKfLdkJ_BYxtexEUb0uA_bytZg-yX1MA0Mh224PpFBNegHlic4qhxj9474u_OWzFN9X-SToCEo1gEr-hSBdVZKw6pM/s1600-h/time+to+eat.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdq99mEytKU3FDyNrv8toju-vcoy17lRuDwr_RCNw3QWQN9_3ZEKfLdkJ_BYxtexEUb0uA_bytZg-yX1MA0Mh224PpFBNegHlic4qhxj9474u_OWzFN9X-SToCEo1gEr-hSBdVZKw6pM/s320/time+to+eat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365024426404711906" /></a><br />Mmmmmm .... cheez-its, thanks Grandma!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtaZbZlj5ChQlq4SGT9VeRhcxz148lY4AF2W6DnFQXaZYGJb-mFHx7cpMGdXaXK0oIW5Q43Qn7NLA5MZav2yG-x-j3XOCc38gVDd9QvmGH2EqOYWs9UsiayVIWQ5vIwQRImsQRKsxoPM/s1600-h/make+a+wish.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtaZbZlj5ChQlq4SGT9VeRhcxz148lY4AF2W6DnFQXaZYGJb-mFHx7cpMGdXaXK0oIW5Q43Qn7NLA5MZav2yG-x-j3XOCc38gVDd9QvmGH2EqOYWs9UsiayVIWQ5vIwQRImsQRKsxoPM/s320/make+a+wish.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365022158865256706" /></a><br />Make a wish and blow out those candles!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKSDk8QHXbZNnmQxdxN0B9HQXo5flTvob0zTFdk5HMnMwdvxDDn_3lLnTzdaSiG2pGbpe3bXFluwp2wNnKzXfhH6KBGeqJezeC4VgWIlQ1ro0Gk6l129L_ahZh2MT5vtCgL5HwVq7j1A/s1600-h/lacie.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRKSDk8QHXbZNnmQxdxN0B9HQXo5flTvob0zTFdk5HMnMwdvxDDn_3lLnTzdaSiG2pGbpe3bXFluwp2wNnKzXfhH6KBGeqJezeC4VgWIlQ1ro0Gk6l129L_ahZh2MT5vtCgL5HwVq7j1A/s320/lacie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365022162776665250" /></a><br />Sarah and Lacie, awwwwwwww! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleBn_cQKCJLEKE5IMX13cLtmHzVeitLGu-9cU6RMRMIJN18V9-gb6YiaeF35V7diPE0NB1Yow-eQJ79k4F0Usxkn_K2u9RcvsQ7zyiIfWwoLMk6ctXuHjtcb3GhNZ5LZZ1DbcCzLWd1o/s1600-h/gifts.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleBn_cQKCJLEKE5IMX13cLtmHzVeitLGu-9cU6RMRMIJN18V9-gb6YiaeF35V7diPE0NB1Yow-eQJ79k4F0Usxkn_K2u9RcvsQ7zyiIfWwoLMk6ctXuHjtcb3GhNZ5LZZ1DbcCzLWd1o/s320/gifts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365022156511513250" /></a><br />A special gift from Jessie, her very own slingshot and walking stick<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiB0o0ZEa_doGjByhJD5hvqy2o5mO2GFrOtyZGe7nVTkmZlSzR0-KxGnNP-bE_STmWxZvEdPeK-1aHGYl64Mvcv4EjF8XKplLc0_0O0sGEUs911Gkb3OCAJrjxuVvvBNFp2_T_G9OYZk/s1600-h/mad+faces.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiB0o0ZEa_doGjByhJD5hvqy2o5mO2GFrOtyZGe7nVTkmZlSzR0-KxGnNP-bE_STmWxZvEdPeK-1aHGYl64Mvcv4EjF8XKplLc0_0O0sGEUs911Gkb3OCAJrjxuVvvBNFp2_T_G9OYZk/s320/mad+faces.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365024426673106466" /></a><br />Don't be mad boys ... we have more cake really!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-76166896649918564002009-07-27T10:55:00.022+02:002009-07-31T17:17:52.892+02:00Goodbyes, and sweet times in Swaziland ...Goodbyes are never easy, and the last two weeks have been full of those. We are so thankful that God granted us these sweet times of fellowship with our friends and team before leaving. We may be miles and miles apart, but we will always hold them close in our hearts and prayers ... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUhaaoyZ_xijY1m46SgPlPFW7TcVIyyhq5P-aSPWcR8s0okJ0uBU4Ok2CCcdUhyphenhyphenIFmCeFIhwe41X_BPF_zYTN0NZ2kgR0FWCziiYakm0-lNBHxjP9wEwe1yLkFlaIKsrv6jwcSA419Cw/s1600-h/Team+Pic+April+2009.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUhaaoyZ_xijY1m46SgPlPFW7TcVIyyhq5P-aSPWcR8s0okJ0uBU4Ok2CCcdUhyphenhyphenIFmCeFIhwe41X_BPF_zYTN0NZ2kgR0FWCziiYakm0-lNBHxjP9wEwe1yLkFlaIKsrv6jwcSA419Cw/s320/Team+Pic+April+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364633064270571554" /></a> Our mission family, Wayne & Barbara Myers; Steve, Monica, Lacie & Nathan Allen<br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8gcqycKF_isEe8dYNdpxMOz4jT3qNodPV_MjwN8ABblb21NefyFG3P1au_19pz8X4IgQows5-L-rGaQ1Ut1tM61PkGec1WGpuILJ9P3LDiaNV5qYGuDO9gvsS_aIydjfgPYpn-Lm0xk/s1600-h/sd+spares.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8gcqycKF_isEe8dYNdpxMOz4jT3qNodPV_MjwN8ABblb21NefyFG3P1au_19pz8X4IgQows5-L-rGaQ1Ut1tM61PkGec1WGpuILJ9P3LDiaNV5qYGuDO9gvsS_aIydjfgPYpn-Lm0xk/s320/sd+spares.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364505670400967186" /></a><br />Bert and Mandla, mechanic at SD Spares<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ebved1s9U8YRhPv-3GV3KA_VKK487FkKUKJAJYj2WwXwf9wqk-c1DvqokhkN4Loo_dAxztdCAlteFIhp5yVsWm1eBhWMl45_2ZcJqQ-CvKjduJKUFDYDb_hCb4BKRE-nEAX9wDUXL4I/s1600-h/thunzini.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ebved1s9U8YRhPv-3GV3KA_VKK487FkKUKJAJYj2WwXwf9wqk-c1DvqokhkN4Loo_dAxztdCAlteFIhp5yVsWm1eBhWMl45_2ZcJqQ-CvKjduJKUFDYDb_hCb4BKRE-nEAX9wDUXL4I/s320/thunzini.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364505667057349842" /></a><br />Farewell Service at Thunzini Baptist Church<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8p3pakZLN5_tTCUPh7K96cVd1UAvM9zY6p4TQBZuCcj7ql-nmKdvh36p4G5gC4SxnfA8Imv41mdv9_4lmWvqpCpg0PmdNzkD3oGwflBsNZHsx1AIRzPgQQusvfykg4OKK-zoomkXI-FE/s1600-h/make+vilane.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8p3pakZLN5_tTCUPh7K96cVd1UAvM9zY6p4TQBZuCcj7ql-nmKdvh36p4G5gC4SxnfA8Imv41mdv9_4lmWvqpCpg0PmdNzkD3oGwflBsNZHsx1AIRzPgQQusvfykg4OKK-zoomkXI-FE/s320/make+vilane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364636306262469378" /></a><br />Make Vilane, our language teacher, and Sarah :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZQY3x3j8LHYM2wFMH4pBqcH0ywplcaMOGLwKI86Xb8WayJRf2H-dCpZJhZyfGJcQJQqzH27aHOfAsaxke6fEAt6Nl9H92Y3VhFQiVgyl-UQrU5bNMZJmJxXbxxF_DmtQGfwJ8a-l8o4/s1600-h/make+thwala.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZQY3x3j8LHYM2wFMH4pBqcH0ywplcaMOGLwKI86Xb8WayJRf2H-dCpZJhZyfGJcQJQqzH27aHOfAsaxke6fEAt6Nl9H92Y3VhFQiVgyl-UQrU5bNMZJmJxXbxxF_DmtQGfwJ8a-l8o4/s320/make+thwala.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364636306667084034" /></a><br />Make Thwala, sweet Amanda and Matthew<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvHjT7YsPh0nNfzyGACPYrq7bZsjxNVk93jOXXhs4U8CdyWsTN0LRY2RvlmcsfgF7e0UZ2Fcem07uXi03GsoROwdkrVcBAz630GYHo1ufXg8g70QPAcUFkcxq4WUyqnKCBtGH7hTgm6Q/s1600-h/happy+bday+bongani.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvHjT7YsPh0nNfzyGACPYrq7bZsjxNVk93jOXXhs4U8CdyWsTN0LRY2RvlmcsfgF7e0UZ2Fcem07uXi03GsoROwdkrVcBAz630GYHo1ufXg8g70QPAcUFkcxq4WUyqnKCBtGH7hTgm6Q/s320/happy+bday+bongani.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364505661639021186" /></a> Happy 21st Birthday Bongani !!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjZk394ijJ7oe2CON2nlvNdQrl49nUEiK9C7Rehf7RwZbuSu2nygBw45UdCoV6sRA-qCQm9T-zeUgszQZQ66HwLND1Mk_Ts04tRhyphenhyphenMNkfR2pmDllilnMiZWrnUkrDGA_nOEqwATDrP5k/s1600-h/gogo+shandu.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjZk394ijJ7oe2CON2nlvNdQrl49nUEiK9C7Rehf7RwZbuSu2nygBw45UdCoV6sRA-qCQm9T-zeUgszQZQ66HwLND1Mk_Ts04tRhyphenhyphenMNkfR2pmDllilnMiZWrnUkrDGA_nOEqwATDrP5k/s320/gogo+shandu.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364642835483861410" /></a><br />Gogo Shandu<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3zBLsRiK_9AowRzaxDpxjSa-Z3HIWRnvoGofZtRP5eFivSWBtTEiVq6EzWgbZsTSI0qFqypdzAGjMRKAVpIy-r0uFTAaWi1ZPUbJXm4xo2i9dLzN49ZNsytmhkTmL7n4Bg7HV6BV-qc/s1600-h/Vuvulane.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3zBLsRiK_9AowRzaxDpxjSa-Z3HIWRnvoGofZtRP5eFivSWBtTEiVq6EzWgbZsTSI0qFqypdzAGjMRKAVpIy-r0uFTAaWi1ZPUbJXm4xo2i9dLzN49ZNsytmhkTmL7n4Bg7HV6BV-qc/s320/Vuvulane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363061505289091650" /></a> Pastor Douglas Mavuso and his wife, Simphiwe, and Vuvulane Baptist Church<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbhxE_tIIAK6wVfvTnMIKBlUoBpNxHgPUZZ5bfxQpSKSsRhTzK45UJucUZhJRXP9egW9PC-RuaANCGN48hwtZsSS_kT6tbW_s5psThGPiEFHbPQjxkM_M02onE2fDTJc5yfFpjS4NhMs/s1600-h/painful+goodbyes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnbhxE_tIIAK6wVfvTnMIKBlUoBpNxHgPUZZ5bfxQpSKSsRhTzK45UJucUZhJRXP9egW9PC-RuaANCGN48hwtZsSS_kT6tbW_s5psThGPiEFHbPQjxkM_M02onE2fDTJc5yfFpjS4NhMs/s320/painful+goodbyes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363061503821833298" /></a> Goodbyes are REALLY painful, aren't they Matthew???<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfuv8BwUjQV-M4qDfZSniXolKYw3GSK8E7dsFxklb5bKOXV6pkrvacij0qBM-z7l0jfHmsjILzybOX5PSlrC8E_5lVR4DhxcsI7PDAigfCPMh5xqevvLIV0fe_qiGahus8RZ_mBL8YZ0/s1600-h/tee.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfuv8BwUjQV-M4qDfZSniXolKYw3GSK8E7dsFxklb5bKOXV6pkrvacij0qBM-z7l0jfHmsjILzybOX5PSlrC8E_5lVR4DhxcsI7PDAigfCPMh5xqevvLIV0fe_qiGahus8RZ_mBL8YZ0/s320/tee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363061499095654850" /></a> Bible studies at Mafacula<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNkQmDuTXbC8SVPccCXS1s8e-GSxjQDgb6idnaDHgnefxV_lya5TCyFiIlPPCVy1ugu7JTTYNRb-48it1brpabrlzS6gcG3E9nO_2Go_SH0Mwy_u-hJGsZo-lN7Q-x9wy7mmnjEKOAns/s1600-h/mafacula.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMNkQmDuTXbC8SVPccCXS1s8e-GSxjQDgb6idnaDHgnefxV_lya5TCyFiIlPPCVy1ugu7JTTYNRb-48it1brpabrlzS6gcG3E9nO_2Go_SH0Mwy_u-hJGsZo-lN7Q-x9wy7mmnjEKOAns/s320/mafacula.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363061499632403810" /></a> Pastor Frans Masuku and Mafacula TEE Class<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3u8mGtDG9m9Z3Z0BcW-2Vn-j5kPPgufuREwN6t7xW-qpR0R18nwz6D1u3YfK97fpjL7gIM3zuZrWlNX9MRl_EHdWpefDqzfrg6e3FQFFmhcZklKk4izhibjHTQikkR1Te2R-5ynTXIs/s1600-h/Pastor+sigwane.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3u8mGtDG9m9Z3Z0BcW-2Vn-j5kPPgufuREwN6t7xW-qpR0R18nwz6D1u3YfK97fpjL7gIM3zuZrWlNX9MRl_EHdWpefDqzfrg6e3FQFFmhcZklKk4izhibjHTQikkR1Te2R-5ynTXIs/s320/Pastor+sigwane.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364636310225274914" /></a> Pastor Sigwane, Phuzumoya Baptist Church<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGp6gfN8zYP1pwx4ydZnlWnBlDexm0pOuvmAPVJ1_sE42sAlKtOkzywu2wPqBV_DUOfy9G12TvO8mMp3LyGkEUorxUwIlP_reKQuMIvJn0csbS3XEq8iSMcBSREGlmQpbMhnzM9_84SJc/s1600-h/luwawheni.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGp6gfN8zYP1pwx4ydZnlWnBlDexm0pOuvmAPVJ1_sE42sAlKtOkzywu2wPqBV_DUOfy9G12TvO8mMp3LyGkEUorxUwIlP_reKQuMIvJn0csbS3XEq8iSMcBSREGlmQpbMhnzM9_84SJc/s320/luwawheni.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363061492940640770" /></a> Pastor Bheki and Luhhwaweni TEE ClassUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-39183515296100890752009-07-20T17:39:00.010+02:002009-07-20T18:25:33.515+02:00The gift of friendship, and visits!!!!We had the privilege to welcome friends from Jo'burg, along with their families, the past two weekends and it has been a huge blessing to our family! God's timing is perfect, and we are so thankful for their love and encouragement. <br /><br />Stacie and Sarah enjoying a ride in the back<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lFjrjVDvITTLbI9ZZ72XQF8tZY7I_zyYBRDD8M35eKIzdGaO1bRBnYPElOQ9w1Mn87g6BGgf-PuPEp3R4yr9Wxo59GetHd_tc3aCEIy4FPGEbVfnKkKp_GtqnbxauTTVokR4bhnP12k/s1600-h/i+spy+at+mananga+with+stacy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9lFjrjVDvITTLbI9ZZ72XQF8tZY7I_zyYBRDD8M35eKIzdGaO1bRBnYPElOQ9w1Mn87g6BGgf-PuPEp3R4yr9Wxo59GetHd_tc3aCEIy4FPGEbVfnKkKp_GtqnbxauTTVokR4bhnP12k/s320/i+spy+at+mananga+with+stacy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360570138997045090" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our new friends, Marie and Ernie Barker ... and Stacie too :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvycRYgWeCXT1pEep15fo0vnYLdvEykNVfPfVGq9scW5_wGv0h1RY4qnIL6groHVYVR6vmtk9m3WT7q05SU8a1uoEIwEFuYbhob3hqo3vMYs32gSH63sCvvXYVJA_Nwpr4y7b-kFGWu8Q/s1600-h/the+barkers+at+mananga.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvycRYgWeCXT1pEep15fo0vnYLdvEykNVfPfVGq9scW5_wGv0h1RY4qnIL6groHVYVR6vmtk9m3WT7q05SU8a1uoEIwEFuYbhob3hqo3vMYs32gSH63sCvvXYVJA_Nwpr4y7b-kFGWu8Q/s320/the+barkers+at+mananga.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360570133279712082" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Campfire at home roasting some yummy marshmallows under the stars<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjerBDUNUp1yTEw_bS0KBBZE9ZuWNu_viVdmBTkmflBPjv0iGKtzjkOxeP2eqlQRPx1nMjFyjuia4vCMucC-lJ9IxNm7gG-SakD7cEk8SUJ8rtQVxqOrl7vw2RCk30bkkug-AL67E0ruY/s1600-h/campfire+with+the+barkers.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjerBDUNUp1yTEw_bS0KBBZE9ZuWNu_viVdmBTkmflBPjv0iGKtzjkOxeP2eqlQRPx1nMjFyjuia4vCMucC-lJ9IxNm7gG-SakD7cEk8SUJ8rtQVxqOrl7vw2RCk30bkkug-AL67E0ruY/s320/campfire+with+the+barkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360570131564902866" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Taking a ride through the Mananga Game Park ... and today we found a giraffe that had returned back home to Mananga! You never know what you will see in Tshaneni!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQgaobojuCA5r8SAPe_yzisCpndArT8JQA_DwSzkWI3hM_8xkRizBhKDkg9V3EYzaNggGwHH2tjK8mv3AmFGUbob0yKpyN6suv3Uz89LjGtaLcKOLZIrdxNZQriV9_fdkTdyLtSqBDyw/s1600-h/the+back+gang+at+mananga.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQgaobojuCA5r8SAPe_yzisCpndArT8JQA_DwSzkWI3hM_8xkRizBhKDkg9V3EYzaNggGwHH2tjK8mv3AmFGUbob0yKpyN6suv3Uz89LjGtaLcKOLZIrdxNZQriV9_fdkTdyLtSqBDyw/s320/the+back+gang+at+mananga.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360570122967014578" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our "brother" Blake and Sarah ...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLdjBo46xzOFJaRqFrAUt26jsaoVD1AG9URXzwMVgK2iHX67iH01S7O1hlrafYT7bNbj9-sHXIB5vAe2wWdil-yqfGmCWIiSYLzsx9efU_GOI_KgncYnhAMtTb6IHa8Oau06t3IhgWRM/s1600-h/blake+and+sarah.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLdjBo46xzOFJaRqFrAUt26jsaoVD1AG9URXzwMVgK2iHX67iH01S7O1hlrafYT7bNbj9-sHXIB5vAe2wWdil-yqfGmCWIiSYLzsx9efU_GOI_KgncYnhAMtTb6IHa8Oau06t3IhgWRM/s320/blake+and+sarah.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360571764257227826" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Birthday surprises ...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJOVCVX-PLC16ODYKverJdLml2DkqRYavpVvGDu5OKzYW43lCj9rShRVvCj1gWy0Vzr-XTkFHIKeGHMu3Y8BjaCWJ6pjHRH2L5-ZOpcmeOvs9rL-Rss5hod7zZAvnXmc4nrnfPOxgaQM/s1600-h/matthew+art.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJOVCVX-PLC16ODYKverJdLml2DkqRYavpVvGDu5OKzYW43lCj9rShRVvCj1gWy0Vzr-XTkFHIKeGHMu3Y8BjaCWJ6pjHRH2L5-ZOpcmeOvs9rL-Rss5hod7zZAvnXmc4nrnfPOxgaQM/s320/matthew+art.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360571761256597042" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Matthew made windchimes for Lisa's birthday ... we have bamboo growing in the driveway and he put it to good use!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nnqaOEk3OYnIIq7e4oZNopqHUf7Q7GO-8P7wejpGA0nPzs4A70wlicZ8Id_Bs9G0OQBXx8DnLuYenCmlSM-HhvAeia1GXqDK-0UA-rG8d9sY2Kt0tA2U-yhzPZJ8Tqsatygo43TOxs4/s1600-h/matthew+windchimes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5nnqaOEk3OYnIIq7e4oZNopqHUf7Q7GO-8P7wejpGA0nPzs4A70wlicZ8Id_Bs9G0OQBXx8DnLuYenCmlSM-HhvAeia1GXqDK-0UA-rG8d9sY2Kt0tA2U-yhzPZJ8Tqsatygo43TOxs4/s320/matthew+windchimes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360571764301180722" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Birthday flowers from Jessie and Matthew<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVOrAnnLZ6sxkSIYVns4CrBdtxsQg2VAKWmpv7dFFBU8wOIkvJa5wTlPaupHgV8NWjvuzuDcM_3Y07zJFf4iVMAItfYT92kp39-tQE-gpHTySJs3wf7aT3cSDSVzdMarOiMi_Vc1-Ce-A/s1600-h/boys+bday+present.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVOrAnnLZ6sxkSIYVns4CrBdtxsQg2VAKWmpv7dFFBU8wOIkvJa5wTlPaupHgV8NWjvuzuDcM_3Y07zJFf4iVMAItfYT92kp39-tQE-gpHTySJs3wf7aT3cSDSVzdMarOiMi_Vc1-Ce-A/s320/boys+bday+present.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360571757847757922" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A YUMMY birthday cake compliments of our friend Ms. Hillary ... <br />all the way from Piet Retief!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNi0vsCmmVTgu02arZtTyTos6634kGTumhVIWRjr3RXBe7SpfyC9HFAeuRc4VcbUeI3FwSzzXnF7NgNdjjcOLnQ1RNsnJPyb_GCW-phnMTQzJFKEYU5h_omlUD0BAPxYDTfwK63g8zwg/s1600-h/bday+cake.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNi0vsCmmVTgu02arZtTyTos6634kGTumhVIWRjr3RXBe7SpfyC9HFAeuRc4VcbUeI3FwSzzXnF7NgNdjjcOLnQ1RNsnJPyb_GCW-phnMTQzJFKEYU5h_omlUD0BAPxYDTfwK63g8zwg/s320/bday+cake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360570142826090034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Birthday to Sarah M., Tshepi, Mandy, Nathan, Jessie, Blake, Lisa, Sarah, Matthew and Bert! (I think that covered us all, those candles went out fast!!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidKcT3eEx7CO6TGQV9K2jhifINANrZWsb4TWiLTmkMU-pucmS1uEfFtJTShCrgKRbnWBBesgmDY6-hVcS-MlyhstbqI-w4-jcc30cFwG7LkUw_9MY2ClMip88GG0hVfchhbK18HczbBA/s1600-h/happy+bday+everyone.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidKcT3eEx7CO6TGQV9K2jhifINANrZWsb4TWiLTmkMU-pucmS1uEfFtJTShCrgKRbnWBBesgmDY6-hVcS-MlyhstbqI-w4-jcc30cFwG7LkUw_9MY2ClMip88GG0hVfchhbK18HczbBA/s320/happy+bday+everyone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360571754796651890" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Learning how to cook hobo toast from the world famous chef Blakee Kubwa Crocker, lol!! Thanks for passing on the recipe Blake!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvM2lU2CmNKYHaFkCvnPrCD9n10j7posvjK86f9bshY720kr_C1R2QNcKD0izijYxKFWHTBs-pjANZka6tPtG0N9xWqMsAORHJFqgBTLj5LV5yllPxJQ9lFeL1ZPQr8Gr4LNbxjk6rxwg/s1600-h/blake+cooking.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvM2lU2CmNKYHaFkCvnPrCD9n10j7posvjK86f9bshY720kr_C1R2QNcKD0izijYxKFWHTBs-pjANZka6tPtG0N9xWqMsAORHJFqgBTLj5LV5yllPxJQ9lFeL1ZPQr8Gr4LNbxjk6rxwg/s320/blake+cooking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360573475457172354" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-57836688899501354792009-07-16T21:20:00.008+02:002009-07-16T22:21:50.007+02:00Our journey continues, but in a different direction ...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0-kHuOKbG1H854llz8tpNYTQ011re6h13IwF9F101shw8xZFOdcDq5rLra4qfBnCdTd4LPdvZBuklBfBCIekJmfbOp4YwflySUCioGOjvSm3fE9TOFI5uHvahgIASzL-AsbTCWFHYY8/s1600-h/Family+Photo+at+Mananga.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0-kHuOKbG1H854llz8tpNYTQ011re6h13IwF9F101shw8xZFOdcDq5rLra4qfBnCdTd4LPdvZBuklBfBCIekJmfbOp4YwflySUCioGOjvSm3fE9TOFI5uHvahgIASzL-AsbTCWFHYY8/s320/Family+Photo+at+Mananga.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359141603750634034" /></a><br />As I sit to type this, I still can't believe all that has taken place, and what is about to happen next. We are writing today to update you on our current situation, and ask for your prayers. As most of you know, Lisa's Dad suffered a stroke this past April, and has been in rehabilitation care centers since then. Due to insurance limitations, he will be returning to his home on August 3, 2009. He has been classified as homebound and will need care providers 24/7, as well as Home Health visits to continue his rehab, and prayerfully his recovery. After much prayer, we feel that God is leading us to return to the States now to care for her father. <br /> <br />We are in the process of making plans to return, and should arrive back in Charlotte early August. We will return to Marshville, NC, and be moving her parents into our home there. As you remember, we have had this home on the market to sell for the past year. Now we know the answer as to why it is still ours. God's plans are perfect and we are so thankful for His faithfulness, and for your prayers in this situation. Please remember our family as we prepare to say goodbye to our wonderful team here, and the many Swazi people here we love. As a family, we would also covet your prayers as we begin another new chapter in our lives. Please pray for direction and discernment in all aspects of life as we return, from packing and saying goodbyes here, traveling, moving logistics, preparing our house to handle Dad's special needs, along with placing the children back into school and finding employment again. We have been experiencing such a range of emotions this past week, but we know that God is in control and has everything in His Hands. He was the One who brought us from North Carolina to Swaziland, and provided in such amazing ways that ONLY He could put into place, and we know that He will never leave or forsake us. We will rest in His mercy and promises.<br /> <br />It's hard to believe, but August marks one year of service with the International Mission Board. We are so thankful for the opportunity to have served the Lord here in Swaziland through the leadership of this organization, and the support of our Southern Baptist Churches. We can't tell you how much you have meant to us over this past year, and how thankful we are for all of your love, support, prayers and partnership in sharing the Gospel. We have been so humbled to be a small part of the Lord's work here. We will hold close in our hearts everything He has taught us, all that we have learned, experienced, and seen ... and we are deeply thankful to Him. <strong>"The harvest is plentiful," </strong> we've all read and heard these words many times, and it is so true all around this world! <strong>Please pray for the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His fields.</strong> We ask that you please continue to remember the Swazi Team as they faithfully continue to serve the Lord, and share the life-changing message of the Gospel with those who have not heard, and others who are steeped so deep in traditional beliefs. You can visit the team website or blog for weekly/monthly prayer requests and updates, <strong>www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com </strong>or <strong>www.swazimissions.org</strong>. <br /><br />Thank you for joining us in this journey, and know that we would love to continue hearing from you and how God is working in and through you. We will continue to use our family blog to share how God is working in our family as well. <br /><br />Again, please know how deeply thankful we are for the many different ways you have ministered to our family and the people of Swaziland, and how <strong>YOU</strong> have impacted lives for an eternity!!!!<br /><br />We love you all!<br /><em>bert, lisa, jessie, matthew and sarah </em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-91849923559348638172009-07-06T15:13:00.009+02:002009-07-06T15:41:14.238+02:00July: Pastor Fakudze and Vovovo Baptist Church<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNsSDpRj5mOE3Y5th_0yubxU32y65ViHJDKLvUSZ4taNE23yguZOPsyj_iPc4ogSCNii669Rs_RtAToKSFpQFTBY72K7blyjK0pXPXiuc9ZDRiZNSQU2_mAU1x5Dg8glzwauNyFE0QS8/s1600-h/Vovovo+BC.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNsSDpRj5mOE3Y5th_0yubxU32y65ViHJDKLvUSZ4taNE23yguZOPsyj_iPc4ogSCNii669Rs_RtAToKSFpQFTBY72K7blyjK0pXPXiuc9ZDRiZNSQU2_mAU1x5Dg8glzwauNyFE0QS8/s320/Vovovo+BC.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355339166072643250" /></a><br />Below you will find this month's feature church. It is our prayer that this will increase and strengthen their prayer support, AND at the same time give you "eyes" to see who they are and an avenue to pray specifically for them as a church. <br /><br />We are asking each of our pastors to share THEIR story, along with their vision for their church and community, and specific prayer requests. We will continue to feature a different church each month. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKtPm_KOLcg166pBs-oLL8fKw78_20EwdKTzrxc-Q4LwSqqjiyvq0Ox3FWEYx-hfkqS9l6UZmWiBUzJxXw9P_Wi1FlFhs8jCSzI_hNgsQ-IYOT60d-J5PFSFQpAbhzJPh6v4SOWn3w8uw/s1600-h/Vovovo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKtPm_KOLcg166pBs-oLL8fKw78_20EwdKTzrxc-Q4LwSqqjiyvq0Ox3FWEYx-hfkqS9l6UZmWiBUzJxXw9P_Wi1FlFhs8jCSzI_hNgsQ-IYOT60d-J5PFSFQpAbhzJPh6v4SOWn3w8uw/s320/Vovovo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355339164810965618" /></a><br /><strong>Church Name:</strong> Vovovo Baptist Church <br /><strong>Location:</strong> Vovovo, Swaziland<br /><strong>Pastor’s Name</strong>: Makhosi Fakudze<br /><br /><strong>Pastor’s Testimony: </strong><br /><br />Pastor Fakudze came from an unchurched family in the Phuzumoya area of Swaziland. In 1988, Phuzumoya Baptist Church was started by Pastor Sigwane, and it was here that he first heard about Christ. Soon after that he heard God's call to accept Christ as his personal Savior. Later he became the youth leader there and also worked in the National Youth Committee in the Baptist Convention of Swaziland. In 2002, Phuzumoya Baptist Church started an outreach group in the Vovovo area. Soon after that a church was started, and he became their pastor. They have been faithfully meeting in a homestead ever since.<br /><br /><strong>If you would like to pray for Pastor Fakudze and Vovovo Baptist Church, here are some of their specific needs and requests. </strong><br /><br /><strong>Prayer needs of the church</strong>:<br />They have acquired land from the village and are in the process of building a church structure which is still in need of a floor, roof, doors, and windows. They are praying that they will be able to finish the structure soon because the attendance of the church is more than the homestead can continue to handle.<br /><br /><strong>Pastor’s vision for church: </strong><br />The vision that God has given Pastor Fakudze is to continue to win the lost to Christ, and to reach out to the many widows and orphans that are in his community, meeting both their physical and spiritual needs. <br /><br />Please also pray for their encouragement as they trust that God will continue to meet their needs and strengthen their walk daily.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-39121688480398574692009-07-05T07:00:00.000+02:002009-07-06T20:58:54.742+02:00Warren Family Update - July 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8OBr82LHo4kCb0TXxOS1sA7RlgD317DD6Ce1oQhGcmS68UxWnMstOoAKH5Jr_WjyzVL6k7q8vsh5IkFWoXPztS3iXb6W_tWuVeZ9ELgiNkLB7DwE4i7EuarqiALWAbnoDVnexiooFmA/s1600-h/july+nl.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja8OBr82LHo4kCb0TXxOS1sA7RlgD317DD6Ce1oQhGcmS68UxWnMstOoAKH5Jr_WjyzVL6k7q8vsh5IkFWoXPztS3iXb6W_tWuVeZ9ELgiNkLB7DwE4i7EuarqiALWAbnoDVnexiooFmA/s320/july+nl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355421747580888082" /></a> Greetings from our little corner of Swaziland! As most of you are experiencing some pretty HOT temperatures, and enjoying those beautiful summer nights grilling outside ... it feels more like we should be celebrating Christmas here! Although I must say that I am thankful for the change in temperatures, and not complaining!!!! We pray that each of you had a wonderful 4th of July celebrating the gift of our freedom. <br /> <br />As I sat to begin to write this update to you on all the happenings here in Swaziland, God gently tugged at my heart and had a different plan for this month's newsletter. Today I'd like to share with you what I was reading when He spoke .....<br /> <br /><strong>"And then he told them, 'Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.' " Mark 16:15 (NLT)</strong><br /> <br />(The following story was taken from a Proverbs 31 Ministry Devotion I received written by Tracie Miles, www.proverbs31.org)<br /> <br /><em>"I recently heard about a little boy who was involved in a serious accident, and lay in a coma in the hospital with massive internal injuries. The following day, the little boy's kindergarten teacher was talking to the students about the accident, and asking for suggestions on what they could do for their injured classmate. Several children made suggestions such as taking food, writing cards and drawing him pictures. Then one little girl suggested that the class could pray for him. A few seconds passed, and then a young boy, who had been intently listening to the discussion, asked quietly, "What is prayer?" The little girl proceeded to tell him how Christians pray to Jesus. The boy looked at her inquisitively for a moment, and then said, "Who is Jesus?" <br /><br />This little girl, along with a few other classmates, proceeded to witness to this young boy, telling him all about Jesus. They shared that He is God's Son and was sent to earth to die on the cross for our sins so that we could have eternal life and go to Heaven. The teacher stood there with tears in her eyes, as these precious little children, barely knowing their ABC's, shared the gospel with intense knowledge, passion and commitment, and without any hesitation or fear. They were proud of their Jesus, and wanted to share God's love and promises with this little boy, who was completely unaware of Jesus.<br /><br />We can be there too, just in a different circumstance, with different people, and at a different time. I was reminded that opportunities for sharing the good news of Jesus are everywhere: around every corner, in the next cubicle, in every neighborhood, and in every classroom. We simply have to grasp the opportunities that are presented. Scripture tells us that everyone will be accountable to God (Romans 14:12), even if they have not heard of Him, which is the basis for global missions work. As Christians, it is our duty to make sure that people become aware of Jesus.</em> <br /> <br />As I sat and read this story, my heart just melted. It reminded me again of how we need to be continually praying for God's "eyes" every day to see those all around us who are lost or need encouraging, the ones He is calling US to share His message of love with. I couldn't wait to share the story with Bert, and after I finished reading it to him, he shared this story with me .... <br /><br /><em>"It was past noon as Pastor Masuku and I were returning from follow up ministry work and making our way along the long gravel road back home. We came upon four teenage boys who were flagging us for a ride into the next town. (It is very common here to give rides to those who are asking if you are able, so to these young boys it was not uncommon for a perfect stranger to stop and pick them up.) After the four boys squeezed into the back seat and we were on our way, I told them that this ride was going to be different. It was going to cost them to ride. Silence fell among them all as they heard my words. I asked if they would like for me to tell them the cost of the ride, and nervously one of them answered, “Yes”. I explained that the cost of this ride would simply be that they would have to listen to the difference that Christ had made in my life. They listened as I shared my testimony. We were now entering the small town where they needed to go. As I was pulling up to the curb to let them out I asked if there was anyone who would also like to have the assurance of salvation in their life as I had in mine. Instantly one of the boys said, “Yes, I would like to know how!" So, we all got out of the truck, and stood right there on the sidewalk in town. We explained from the Bible how to repent and place your belief in Christ for eternal life in Him. Today, Mandla Tsabedze Nkulalini is our brother in Christ. The cost of his ride cost the same as our ride ... nothing, but to repent and believe, receiving the gift of salvation through the grace and mercy God the Father has for us all."</em><br /> <br /><strong>The people we encounter can be a divine appointment… whether it be here in Africa or back home in the US. It IS our responsibility to share His message of love, we are not responsible for their decision .... ultimately that is their choice. BUT how can they make this life-changing decision if they've never heard? May God shine in and through you as you continue to serve Him wherever He places you .... </strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Praises/Prayer Requests</strong>: <br /><br />~ Praise the Lord for a wonderful time of ministry with Hunter & Brinkley Johnson (South Roanoke Association Team), and Rev. Steve Willis & Jeremy Allen (West Virginia Team), and for their hearts to serve and share the love of Christ with the people of Swaziland. <br />~ Continue to pray for direction in future orphan and HIV/AIDS ministry, and also for partnerships with other mission organizations. Meetings are being scheduled to meet with Samaritan's Purse, and the Red Cross. Pray for the Lord's will to be accomplished.<br />~ Pray for the Lord to be glorified through the new structural changes that are being implemented beginning this month by the IMB. (www.imb.org) <br />~ Pray for the many new believers throughout Swaziland, as they begin their walk with the Lord. Pray that they would seek Him with all their hearts and be grounded in His word daily.<br />~ Continue to pray for Lisa's Dad, Lloyd Claiborne, as he continues to recover from his stroke. Pray for strength and patience as he seeks to regain use of his left side. <br /> <br /> <br />Thank you for all your love, support and prayers and the many different ways you are ministering to our family.<br /> <br />~ The Warren Family ~<br />bert, lisa, jessie, matthew & sarah<br /> <br />SPECIAL NOTE: We are in the final stages of completing a Ministry DVD to be shared with our prayer partners/churches back in the States. If you are interested in receiving one, please email us your mailing address. We'd like to say a "BIG" thank you to our home church, Euto Baptist, for copying and distributing these DVD's !!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1834516609360654637.post-36265218605532504452009-07-04T10:53:00.009+02:002009-07-04T12:09:18.262+02:00Take a walk through June ...<strong>What a GREAT month this was ... new friendships, ministry and family fun!</strong><br /><br />This month we celebrated Lacie's 5th birthday, and enjoyed spending the day in Mbabane. We also got to meet her Gogo Polly (Monica's Mom) who had just arrived in from Florida. What a great day of food, friends, fun and fellowship, thanks Allen Family!!!! <br /><br />We welcomed a new volunteer team from West Virginia, Rev. Steve Willis and Jeremy Allen, as they served at Phuzumoya Baptist Church teaching church leadership classes. We also had the privilege of hosting Hunter and Brinkley Johnson (sisters) from the South Roanoke Baptist Association (NC). They came to spend a week with our family, and served in different areas throughout the Lubombo region. <strong>Please pray for Hunter and Brinkley as they return back to the US on July 8.</strong> They have spent a month here in Swaziland serving with the Allens in Mbabane, and also with the Myers in Nhlangano. What a blessing it was to meet and serve alongside them all ~ thank you for your friendship, and for coming to share the love of Christ! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEno_56texEqp38NUfHiHvbvKeobF6y0yqRW4Llcc2oA69S_d41mXOLTi32w8AYzJ0OL_3-hg5qgAmcotoM7sSXjP1bg3u05OAdCbfwmRznZzF72x6bRzy1UQKhnEjIQYgmycdrWjxmBI/s1600-h/Team+Pic+June+2009.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEno_56texEqp38NUfHiHvbvKeobF6y0yqRW4Llcc2oA69S_d41mXOLTi32w8AYzJ0OL_3-hg5qgAmcotoM7sSXjP1bg3u05OAdCbfwmRznZzF72x6bRzy1UQKhnEjIQYgmycdrWjxmBI/s400/Team+Pic+June+2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354527853685364226" /></a><br />Swazi Team in Mbabane ... <br />and for those of you who know how much my crew likes their picture taken, this is quite a task to get a picture, thanks Hunter :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_cgICYXN-NzWnPpVhBEmC5ZrxalZiISEJnq4MgyTn0wQcIMsYdstf4bcKGOVuI6UIMHpl0pCRRxGYyv-y4DR3KGpgnthG1dIDTVhSJtZQry9jw9KDuKnWGmHWMM_ejuUn9jin2jzfyg/s1600-h/matthew+flying+again.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_cgICYXN-NzWnPpVhBEmC5ZrxalZiISEJnq4MgyTn0wQcIMsYdstf4bcKGOVuI6UIMHpl0pCRRxGYyv-y4DR3KGpgnthG1dIDTVhSJtZQry9jw9KDuKnWGmHWMM_ejuUn9jin2jzfyg/s400/matthew+flying+again.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354527451496833874" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Matthew flying again ... that boy loves being in the air!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjcpUOXo-65beyrhVrA7RnLMOD5E2BlDM2AP9bc5ECHfGWjtQuq9vUWF9CVbag4V-bJBlNUkD6-0_dkeSX05sYRG32bxIdx5ztummpOu7Yb1TYNYc28rZyfO2dXQX9K9wMrFnt5URK9E/s1600-h/steve+willis+and+jeremy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjcpUOXo-65beyrhVrA7RnLMOD5E2BlDM2AP9bc5ECHfGWjtQuq9vUWF9CVbag4V-bJBlNUkD6-0_dkeSX05sYRG32bxIdx5ztummpOu7Yb1TYNYc28rZyfO2dXQX9K9wMrFnt5URK9E/s400/steve+willis+and+jeremy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354527853223152386" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Rev. Steve Willis, Jeremy Allen, and the pastors/church leaders in the Lubombo Region<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7alCOMBeaqpmSxBgqftGrJRpppeaVq7kjMxUfnNEmnh2weAsHoSH7Tvkr_wnqENmC80lpTQH2H5Oww9tSmBMy6VkXkXlJUGvJRdDPHSjyZqFNbamiq8eTOnvcaM_rKQDT5aLWHw3nKs/s1600-h/prayer+time.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7alCOMBeaqpmSxBgqftGrJRpppeaVq7kjMxUfnNEmnh2weAsHoSH7Tvkr_wnqENmC80lpTQH2H5Oww9tSmBMy6VkXkXlJUGvJRdDPHSjyZqFNbamiq8eTOnvcaM_rKQDT5aLWHw3nKs/s400/prayer+time.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354527451782813362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Prayer Time at Phuzumoya<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2QRm1B099ieCWIf-nh31vFaXkucIBzJdiEhEM7R0Wf_y61fn3Z5_kqR0d2wiahr4IG71B8H-i1HPqnx6aEH6rkkjqTpyTDuT7dbEVPNeSJhL_oGnqStEindTw_FTu1AYcwXpXlgxVKk/s1600-h/road+block.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2QRm1B099ieCWIf-nh31vFaXkucIBzJdiEhEM7R0Wf_y61fn3Z5_kqR0d2wiahr4IG71B8H-i1HPqnx6aEH6rkkjqTpyTDuT7dbEVPNeSJhL_oGnqStEindTw_FTu1AYcwXpXlgxVKk/s400/road+block.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354527460852398882" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Slight road block in Kruger :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIzZc1CAoyPgcztAhGARvNdnfE_OnWuOooQH8V7qlmZ0ziP-oEY3aBUMvIC8gclcor0YvQZn3dLqs5OkakI1WFv4cruvX70CXK2kfRQN1BqmuFI4bkFD1HskiFBdZGUkcDs-LD9A2sbs/s1600-h/HB+Orphans.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIzZc1CAoyPgcztAhGARvNdnfE_OnWuOooQH8V7qlmZ0ziP-oEY3aBUMvIC8gclcor0YvQZn3dLqs5OkakI1WFv4cruvX70CXK2kfRQN1BqmuFI4bkFD1HskiFBdZGUkcDs-LD9A2sbs/s400/HB+Orphans.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354527440503160530" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Say "cheese" (chez) everyone ... <br />Hunter & Brinkley with the orphans at Phuzumoya<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz5Pq-gMjpfkzO4t-Uy5No7ple-tw97uvaqrMNXLA_RV3nq41asee6hp2tx99Aot7MMbsGB0paxbImv-0THe5pEYyYoze5763CgbwIm1ccY59rZiRsZEQo09RLDIh62bimFPXtxYYcck/s1600-h/orphans+at+phuzumoya.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz5Pq-gMjpfkzO4t-Uy5No7ple-tw97uvaqrMNXLA_RV3nq41asee6hp2tx99Aot7MMbsGB0paxbImv-0THe5pEYyYoze5763CgbwIm1ccY59rZiRsZEQo09RLDIh62bimFPXtxYYcck/s400/orphans+at+phuzumoya.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354527449653605298" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Enjoying meal time at Phuzumoya. <br /><strong>Please pray for this church as they minister to the many orphans in their community each day.</strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D7DVu_eDoaN48MeIkSEdX8ahrUv9Hb9ahWkIejjPGFpwnva2lLcf0DZR7mzojMpR8jkfKsm4mhmWvNqm0JGrFDLScnRKmK-ScJvzcNS2jsEyLSIHKtGjJkRIV9e-zlkIiSuEzkbK9j8/s1600-h/HB+Kids.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D7DVu_eDoaN48MeIkSEdX8ahrUv9Hb9ahWkIejjPGFpwnva2lLcf0DZR7mzojMpR8jkfKsm4mhmWvNqm0JGrFDLScnRKmK-ScJvzcNS2jsEyLSIHKtGjJkRIV9e-zlkIiSuEzkbK9j8/s400/HB+Kids.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526762630384802" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The kids enjoying playing under the parachute ...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVopfuytXV3FKTtkMONb2Ng8fO5Rls2MIFXP4AH0zRALnyMoPdLhVkkU9q3uyjKOpxcFD05ptmooe5AS0eT-NI7Wdo_oP8JPfNUZJVBaiclPDoCk4fvwbZUpCiKQ_8UzfSRWVbkZeyQ8/s1600-h/collecting+wood.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVopfuytXV3FKTtkMONb2Ng8fO5Rls2MIFXP4AH0zRALnyMoPdLhVkkU9q3uyjKOpxcFD05ptmooe5AS0eT-NI7Wdo_oP8JPfNUZJVBaiclPDoCk4fvwbZUpCiKQ_8UzfSRWVbkZeyQ8/s400/collecting+wood.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526753303953362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Collecting firewood with Pastor Sigwane<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTTe7T1u0J5xSVIwTwU7DE8hwZG15h0vIkE0pMVC2ALj69YrAAvYLO6qEud_orOBg-pX82q66pkjgA3TWCEfvMzHkCghNvzxjl57FGTbo5fYNmk6lI2X1zt-tsSodZsvlyEZ5lBNLFUo/s1600-h/favorite+passtime.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTTe7T1u0J5xSVIwTwU7DE8hwZG15h0vIkE0pMVC2ALj69YrAAvYLO6qEud_orOBg-pX82q66pkjgA3TWCEfvMzHkCghNvzxjl57FGTbo5fYNmk6lI2X1zt-tsSodZsvlyEZ5lBNLFUo/s400/favorite+passtime.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526756446994242" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ready, aim, fire ... Jessie's new favorite hobby. <br />You never know what you will see on the dirt roads!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhu8v1W0ZgWD0_Ce-frMtLH7xIvjJPPCb0plsRvOGbh5pCPJTrqz9GIrtV7KrW6HRnQhGUZ9qYlq7uXtjJ_bKFC9WUgEVJNNPAw3Tsqx2YNwOg82yOUsTMh5bkvDLf4BpLsxNqI5RLNQ/s1600-h/breeze+in+my+hair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhu8v1W0ZgWD0_Ce-frMtLH7xIvjJPPCb0plsRvOGbh5pCPJTrqz9GIrtV7KrW6HRnQhGUZ9qYlq7uXtjJ_bKFC9WUgEVJNNPAw3Tsqx2YNwOg82yOUsTMh5bkvDLf4BpLsxNqI5RLNQ/s400/breeze+in+my+hair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526748323392066" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sarah and Matthew enjoying "riding with the top down" ... <br />Sarah likes to play "I SPY" ... thanks Matthew for being a great big brother :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6U_ACiIC2lS9wxIn_kBRrVWJAluC1KGPYNo-fmdNg8IY4MLye-4YoN757AtFpx2P1wUoZsZQs9ktI5PJtA7iIWKPZvJr0ecEuXKVCZsfcTlcyiHQPclgPvmLazqoCrer9LMPfy199EVI/s1600-h/the+new+swing.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6U_ACiIC2lS9wxIn_kBRrVWJAluC1KGPYNo-fmdNg8IY4MLye-4YoN757AtFpx2P1wUoZsZQs9ktI5PJtA7iIWKPZvJr0ecEuXKVCZsfcTlcyiHQPclgPvmLazqoCrer9LMPfy199EVI/s400/the+new+swing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354527858246030642" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our new yard swing for the kids ... <br />and of course the biggest kid in the family has to try it out too :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwu76KeQZspHQUsNpzZJ9cv-gv52uuqwE4VAGPwCnMpBo5TNgDMgmCq4jznY_hiUcE5JpXyXvcR1Wus9ADbTat8tjN99-Uio_CLWINQLKzA9JYTYvqA7c2iGb7Caiyt3BGePmlxLH2u98/s1600-h/Pumpkins+in+Africa.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwu76KeQZspHQUsNpzZJ9cv-gv52uuqwE4VAGPwCnMpBo5TNgDMgmCq4jznY_hiUcE5JpXyXvcR1Wus9ADbTat8tjN99-Uio_CLWINQLKzA9JYTYvqA7c2iGb7Caiyt3BGePmlxLH2u98/s400/Pumpkins+in+Africa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354526745109206450" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our first pumpkin ... mmm, the pumpkin muffins turned out good!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0