Hello,
Today was spent out and about the town of Mbabane. As Nancy and Elizabeth mentioned below, we divided up and went out to schools. The team I was with went to a Primary and High School. The young men and women were all very excited to speak with us, share their dreams for the future, and most of all...learn more about playing basketball! The sports most common here are soccer, racket ball, and a game called netball.
As I listened to the children's laughter combined with the thump, thump, thump of the basketball, it really felt like the heartbeat of Swaziland...the hope of Swaziland lies in teaching the children how much God loves them, as well as relevant, productive ways to equip them for the future. Ben Rodgers (Children's Cup and Pastor of HPC Swaziland) told us that unless something changes dramatically in these children's future, statistically, 1 out of every 2 of them will die of AIDS.
We're believing that this outreach today, along with all that God is already doing in this country, will produce long-lasting, positive effects. As we continue to plant and water the seeds of God's Word in these fertile hearts, God will bring increase to the Kingdom of Swaziland!!
God bless each of you, we love you, and you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Sherrie, Mary, and Kassie
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It's awesome to read these posts and know GOD'S hands are everywhere. Thanks for the pictures and we hope you'll get some rest tonight and continue on your journeys.
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