Kudvumisa Clinic, you are standing on Holy Ground at the clinic. Daran and Teresa Rehmeyers are amazing people following God’s leading into their ministry. They have Christian leadership ministering to the local community with health care. What an awesome story they have with this clinic! God is at work and we stood amazed at […]
Jesus Loves the Little Children and All of His Children
Waking to the weaver birds singing on the beautiful grounds at Phumula Guest House is always a treat. Norma continues to expand buildings to serve her guests. Breakfast was delayed this morning due to Hannah and Judy’s CBS leadership training team that filled the room. We gladly enjoyed the extra time and […]
What a Blessing and Sweet Fellowship!
What a blessed day of ministry! Our day started early at Franson Christian School for morning devotion. We arrived as students were loading their classroom chairs into the auditorium for their assembly. The singing voices of the students must be a sample of what we will hear in Heaven. You don’t want to miss […]
Flexibility, Flexibility, Flexibility
Anybody who has been to Swaziland and reads the title knows exactly what we have experienced. Our day started as a challenge. Jimmy had to communicate with Avis rental about the tire situation and find a new tire. Then, a pastor called letting us know that the congregation was not available for the […]
At the Edge of the Great Commission
Packed up and hit the road this morning leaving Mbabane and headed to Nhlangano. We stopped along the way to shop for some souvenirs. The market place is quite overwhelming and a cultural shock. Some team members enjoyed the experience and a few retreated to a safe zone, the van. We arrived at Phumula […]
Let Us Worship
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 […]