The mountain view was compromised this morning due to smoke from the fires burning. The heavy winds and dry season make fires spread quickly and easily. The Department of Transportation does not mow, so Swazis take care of their unwanted, high grass. Set the grass afire and leave it alone. Jimmy and Matthew experienced […]
Walking, Leaping and Praising God
Another gorgeous morning here in Mbabane with light jacket weather. We arrived in Manzini excited and ready to serve the Lord. Our first teaching session was given by Jack Cherry who role played Peter in full costume. Peter spoke about his life as one of Jesus’ disciples. The youth were captivated by the oral […]
Youth Leader’s Retreat
We woke from a restful night to a gorgeous mountain view that is breathtakingly beautiful. After a delicious breakfast, we divided up to run errands for Youth Leader’s Retreat. Some went for firewood and groceries along with Swazi friends to Manzini. Others went into Mbabane to buy jugs of water and supplies […]
Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2019 — Getting a much needed shower and sleeping in a bed last night felt great. Some folks rested better than others, but everybody was excited about our day. Before leaving BIMS we met Steve, Lynn’s husband. Lynn manages BIMS and he assists with maintenance on the compound. As Southern Baptists we […]
Into the Wild
Tuesday, July 2nd – 10 team members met at First Baptist Church in Washington to board the bus for Raleigh Durham airport. We were surrounded by family and friends. To be sent off on this mission trip to Swaziland with such love, support and prayers was overwhelming. A former Swazi alumnus, Mrs. Evelyn […]
WMU Team serves in Eswatini
A Kentucky Women’s Missionary team served October 4-15, 2018 in what was formerly known as Swaziland. It was renamed by the king to Eswatini. Those on the team were team leader, Wayne Myers, emeritus IMB missionary to Swaziland, Rev. Jay Hatfield and his wife, Cheryl of Willisburg, Diane McDaniel, of […]
January Team Update
Our team had 11 people from 4 different states – North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky, California and Delaware. All had been to Swaziland more than once, except for two on the team. This team went with a ministry focus of training, medical, evangelism and construction. Our first weekend in Swaziland, four […]
Diaspora
If you’re reading this blog, this means that we are home. Maybe not all of us quite yet, but pretty close. We’ve landed at RDU, and we’re heading back to our respective cities, towns, and neighborhoods, exhausted and spent but joyful. We’re so ready for well-earned rest, and to begin […]
Still
Today we spent the day enjoying Kruger again….but this time with AMAZING cats. We witnessed both leopards and cheetahs, as well as an incredible encounter with lions. Lions are fairly lazy creatures; they enjoy sunbathing and resting. But this time, two females lions felt invigorated and walked within 10 FEET […]
Back to Bethel
Today we began to enjoy the beauty that is the Kruger National Park. It is full of all kinds of amazing creatures, teeming with life and abundance. We saw so many kinds of animals, both big and small and basked in the glory of God’s amazing creation. This time has […]
