Hello! I hope everything is well back in the States or wherever you find yourself. God is rocking Swaziland. This was my last week with my students. On the last day I went around to each class and talked to them about why I am in Swaziland and prayed over them. I told them that yes, I am here to teach, but mainly to show them about Jesus' love.  The sweetest thing ever is that when I was talking, Mildred, the teacher I work with, came in and gave me a Swazi traditional cloth. All the students pitched in and they were really excited when I put it on and looked Swazi. It has the Swazi flag on it, I'll post pictures soon.  

We also showed Chronicles of Narnia to the kids. Once to just the fourth graders then to anyone who wanted to see it. They crammed over a hundred kids into a classroom (the size of an American classroom, maybe a little smaller) I have pictures to post soon, but it was awesome. The bell rang so all the kids couldn't finish it, but a few came back. They understood a lot of it and understood the meaning. We talked about the film and did a gospel presentation at the end. It was really cool to see them understand the part when Azlan dies but then also to watch them jump when the wolves pop out.  

I can't believe my time is so close to being done, we have 2 ½ weeks left in ministry, our last day is Monday the 5^th. One of my teammates, Tessa, left this weekend and it kind of reminded me that at one point I am going home. I didn't think I would miss this place as much as I now realize I am now going to. Ya, it's pretty with the mountains, but it's the people. They are so open and warm. They welcome you and offer the best they have. The problems in Swaziland are deep. On the surface, it wouldn't seem that bad. Then you start to see glimpses of people's heart and realize that they need healing that only the Father can provide. My heart breaks for these people. Amongst all of the darkness though, I see one of the little kids that brings so much joy and I know that God has given these people a hope and future. They've been told that Swaziland won't exist by 2050 if the AIDS doesn't go down. But when has God ever acknowledged statistics? I know I've said this before. But God is reminding me again and again that He doesn't know the word hopeless.

Prayer Request: We are going on a youth retreat this week. From Friday to Monday, Michael, JB and I will be on Mikele's Mount with about 40 youth, Pastor Raymond and couple other volunteers. I'm so excited to spend this time with the kids and just watch them grow. Please pray that God will rock their world and speak to them.

As for me, my mind is full. Well, part of that is because I've been sick this past week and my nose has been stuffed up like crazy. The other part is God is just good. I'm sad this trip is coming to an end, but I know God has something for me in the Philippines and then later at home. I'm so excited for what He has, a little nervous, but excited. Also, today is Sunday, which means Bible Study is up soon and I love Bible Study because I see Jesus in the girls. Tamara, Zitsile, Luicia, Louisa, Cheila, and Bongiwe, they are some of the funniest girls and I feel so blessed to see God move in them. Please lift them up in your prayers!

Thank you all again! Praise the Lord for what He is doing, has done and will do!

P.S. We had a small house fire this week as a little bit of excitement. Imagine taking a nap and being woken to "There was a fire in the house we're all outside, come on." By the time I woke up the fire was out and after jumping out of bed almost having a heart attack, I realized it wasn't that bad. The house was smoky for a while and the room it was in was black, but it's all good now and no one was hurt (PTL!) I didn't wake up to the screaming or anything and there was no smoke alarm, here you are the smoke alarm. I love living in Africa!