Today we went to staff meeting.  More beautiful Swazi singing.  No dancing today, though.  We had a TWR missionary from Benin share with us. It was interesting to hear some history of Benin and to realize the importance of getting God’s Word to that part of Africa.

Benin is where voo-do began.  Witch doctors from all over the world go there for spiritual refreshment.  It is also the point where Muslims are strong and moving southward. Pray for missionaries in this area and for God’s Word as it is taught and as it goes out over the airwaves.

We had a lovely tea afterstaff meeting and we visited with many friends.  It was so nice. I saw Nelson for the first time today. His daughter was married last weekend and in the breaking of a tradition did not ask the young man for lobola (or cows in payment) for his daughter.  All reports are that it was a very God honoring wedding.

Lorraine and I did more shopping for food for next week.  One has to go to so many shops to get things, it is a never ending job.

We are also preparing dinner for 11 people tonight.  The Cox family is coming, the two men from last night and ourselves. [One more, Chuck Saunders, was added at the last minute to make 12!]

Pray for the Farming God’s Way program next week.  Pray for those attending.  There are many signed up who are not saved.  Pray for their hearts during these two days.  Some are white Swazi’s and some are the native Swazi’s.

It was a wonderful day and I do feel a little sad to think that a week is already gone!  I’m thinking it will be hard to say good-bye, but I will be glad to see our family and the grandchildren again.  I miss those hugs and kisses!

Keep praying for us.