Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!

Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, Jesus Christ the Lord. Luke 2:v11. What a year we have had, world pandemic, civil unrest the election mess and so much more. But in it all and through it all God has been faithful. Diane and I on the advice of our Embassy in Eswatini (Swaziland) returned to the states in late March. With so many questions all we could do in trust God, and as always, He began to lead us in how we could best continue the ministry in Africa. Although the Swazi government completely shut the country down the children and Swazi people had needs, one that impacted them most at the time was lack of food. Eswatini depends almost entirely on imports of goods, food being the primary import. With the closing of South Africa and the Swazi boarders nothing was coming into the country. With God’s lead and the help of other ministries there we were able to continue the feeding ministry. And of course, with our dedicated Swazi volunteers the children did not miss a meal, To God be the glory! (see pictures below) We have been in contact with our primary Swazi volunteer (Make Dlamini) during this time doing the best we could from afar. All in all, things are going well We are praying that in the New Year we will be able to return to full ministry, opening back up our preschools, hospice care partnership, the disabled ministry as well as the hospital ministry. Even though covid 19 is spiking in many areas Eswatini is also seeing a spike however we feel strongly it is time for Diane and I to return home and to the ministry God has given us. Of course, we will take all necessary precautions but most of all trusting God to cover us. Things remain fluid however our plans is to return to Eswatini January 16, 2021. Even though this has been a challenging year you our donors have remained so very faithful in your giving, it is beyond words to express how grateful we are. We know that you will, but we ask that you continue to pray for us and the ministry as we enter into another season and year. God Bless you all. Love in Christ, Donald and Diane

Hello 2020

Wow what 2020 has brought thus far, great floods in Europe, Australian bush fires, Floods and Landslides in Jakarta and Indonesia, Largest Earthquake in a century hit the Puerto Rican Island, Locusts swarm East Africa, Mass shootings in Germany and Thailand, Plane crashes, Volcano eruptions and the World Health concern with the Coronavirus, These are just a few bad things that has happened world wide in just Ten Weeks of the New Year. With all these things going on around us one could become discouraged, and this is a normal reaction. However let us be reminded as Christians, The Bible says; Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. Isaiah 51:11 KJV If we focus on the things going on around us we can become discouraged however we as Christians need to focus on God and His many promises , one being that a day is coming that He will Reign supreme and ALL His people will come singing and rejoicing with an Everlasting JOY! With all the “Bad News” let us continue sharing the “The Good News” of Jesus Christ. God is still on His throne and in His time will make ALL things Good. His blessings are faithful. God has continued to bless us and the ministry. The preschools have registered approximately 74 children. I say approximately because each week some come, and some go so this is an average number. We added on more feeding site and now able to provide a daily nutritious meal for the children at all our preschools. Bible Club continues to be a blessing as we begin a series called “Who is God?” We have been able to provide school uniforms to children who cannot afford them. With the donation from one of you members we were able to provide 30 Bibles to a local Swazi Church. We will soon be providing more BGR buckets to help Hospice patients. We will begin installing the wire, light fixtures and outlets at Sibusisweni Baptist Church. This will be a blessing that they will have electricity in the church. We are praying that our Grandson Brett will be able to join us again this summer for him to help us with teaching and ministry. Please be in prayer for his fund raising. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. Love in Christ, Don & Diane