We may leave in 2 days, but there have already been many long hours of prayerand preparation behind this adventure to Swaziland.

As promised you will get to witness every step along the way in this journey with us.

The Start of our packing adventure

How much can you fit into a Suitcase within 50 pounds? We used every bit of space available to us.

All of our extra suitcases have been packed filled with soccer balls, clothes, bubble wands, toys, arts and crafts, and the list goes on and on. Now we just have to cross our fingers that all of our luggage arrives safely. :)

Please be in prayer for the Swazi staff, the Thulwane community, Westwood Baptist Church and Crystal Baltimore.  Today we received the tragic news that one of the children from Thulwane has passed away.  The circumstances of this tragedy are difficult and heartbreaking.  Yesterday Sakhile Mamba’s short life came to an end in a murder-suicide involving his step-father. Sakhile, who went by the name Mamba, was Crystal Baltimore’s sponsored child.  Crystal is the sponsorship coordinator for Thulwane.  The Westwood team has recently returned from a visit to Thulwane. 

 

Mamba was a bright light in that community and his loss will be felt long and wide. This again re-focuses my attention on the importance and seriousness of the work that we are all engaged in.  Let us, together, lift and hold those affected by this tragedy in prayer and all the more commit ourselves to fulfilling God’s call in Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me’”

Continue to pray for us as we are about to embark on incredible God filled journey.

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