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SWAZILAND REPORT
We are delighted to report the amazing growth and exciting developments here in Swaziland. Following a powerful time here in Swaziland, and now it is time for me to head home from Africa.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Psalm 68:19 Blessed be the Lord God who daily loads us with blessings. |
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Teen Challenge Swaziland has spread out across this tiny nation. Under siege of addiction, immorality, and HIV- while the Swazi population has decreased from 1.3 million when TC began, now just over 800,000 people, TC has Centers in Emafini, Ezlwini, Timbutini, Hawane and Bulembu -- they have expanded to meet each challenge . |
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Their ministry is at the cutting edge. I am amazed by their vision and faithfulness as well as the ability of Exec Director Kevin Ward to raise up an army of prayer warriors and supporters around the world to invest in this miracle. Treatment, prevention outreach, medical care and evangelism are a part of all that they do! |
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The lives of women, addicts, and AIDS infected or affected children are being transformed by the power of God at TC centers and the evidence of miracles is everywhere that you look. |
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We had a wonderful time with Tiffany, Mike Zello's granddaughter (right) who volunteers as a teacher for the children at Hawane Farm. The growth at Bulembu is exciting |
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As the world forges into a financial crisis and people “inventory stock...” when YOU COUNT do not neglect your most valuable things.Our greatest resources are not reflected in a balance sheet or finances, but by taking inventory of our life. Our greatest treasures are not found in a bank account or wallet, but in treasures of the heart. We may not have all that we “want,” but thank God we do not get what we deserve.
Life, family and ministry ... what a precious gifts the Lord has entrusted us ... and I am often reminded that God’s greatest provision is not just seen in what I have received or seen, but often by what God has protected me from.
In Cape Town, a cobra was found in my room by a Teen Challenge, grad just before I entered. In Swaziland last night they caught a six foot boomslang (deadly hemotoxic snake) on the path that I daily walked to my room. Who knows how many times I had stepped over that snake or even nearly stepped on it in the dark. One bite from either of these deadly snakes would have surely been fatal.
How many times have you thanked God for the things He has protected your from. Things that you may not have even been aware of? How many "poisonous snakes" in the path of school, family business or LIFE has His grace and blessing protected you from?
Psalm 103: 3-5
Bless the LORD, O my soul, forget none of His benefits;3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; 4 Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; 5Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.
As we are counting blessings, we dare not forget to count the most important things. That is more than Thanksgiving, that is THANKS LIVING. For each of us that is different because God meets us as individuals. This Thanksgiving may I share a solemn reminder to focus on Him. He has been better than we will ever know.
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THANKS
Blessings!
My children
My Wife
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PARTNERS LIKE YOU |
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Along with the opportunity for additional orphans care home, the facilities that they have developed for training offer tremendous promise. They are planning a fall 2009 leadership training for 125 staff from Swaziland. |
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SIPHO- God has done many wonderful things in the lives of children at Teen Challenge. Every one of the children is a miracle, but we have been blessed to follow the life of Sipho from the days they brought him to "The Ark" Teen Challenge. The front page headline of the Swazi Observer flashed GRABBED. They called him the crocodile skinned boy because of the scales on his skin and body. He was rescued from abuse, living in a pit latrine. Now Sipho is a leader and an example to the others. During this trip, he is confident and well-adjusted. He even helped me with tenor section of the choir. He continues to grow and mature and is a living testimony of God healing and restoring power.
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One of the most exciting aspects of the Teen Challenge Ministry in Swaziland is their commitment to outreach, community care and cutting edge evangelism with Book of Hope through their " I Matter" HIV prevention program. Ministering at the Sifunszani school was a great opportunity to share the good news as well as making drug free disease free choices. (click for SWAZI ANNIVERSARY VIDEO)
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Now I head for home for Thanksgiving... THANK YOU for your prayers during this long and grueling mission. I am so blessed to have partners like you that stand with me. Every one of you is a part of the continuing miracle of my own personal health and restoration. |
A few days home with Cathy, visit with mom, and then off to Columbus GA Dec1 -5 for Staff meeting to debrief this exciting year and prepare for the annual board meeting in Portugal in January. |
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2009 INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULE
GLOBAL BOARD MEETING
LISBON PORTUGAL
JAN 23-30 followed by
AFRICA advance trip for
Steve Hill Crusades in Liberia and Ghana
FEB 25-28, 2009
possible R.W Shambach Crusade
Swaziland, AFRICA
MAR 23-28 2009
Steve Hill Crusade: Ghana/Liberia
APRIL: Rock the Block
Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya
? TENT: ?May: Evangelism
AFRICA --Mauritius |
Cathy and I were honored to produce
the 50th ANNIVERSARY GLOBAL VIDEO
If you would like to view the video stream, click here.
DVD's are available upon request. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
STATESIDE SCHEDULE
Current services. How about YOU?
December 7
Calvary Assembly of God
10:00 AM Hampton, Virginia
St Theresa Roman Catholic Church
2:00 PM Gloucester Virginia
Senior Christmas Diner
December 14
Cedar Road Assembly of God
10:30 AM Chesapeake Virginia
December 28
Calvary Assembly of God
Frederick MD
Gillott Family Christmas Service
December 30 to Jan 2
WORLD MISSIONS SUMMIT
CINCINNATI OHIO |
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PARTNER
PRAYER
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Thanksgiving,
Praise AND worship
A time to reflect on WHO HE IS,
not just what HE can do. |
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