{"id":311,"date":"2013-06-17T20:18:20","date_gmt":"2013-06-18T01:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swaziland2013.mcguireclan.org\/?p=311"},"modified":"2014-06-01T13:30:52","modified_gmt":"2014-06-01T18:30:52","slug":"20130616-sunday-fathers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcguirereport.mcguireclan.org\/?p=311","title":{"rendered":"2013\/06\/16 — Sunday — Father’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Evangelical Bible Church of Manzini with the youth services building an parsonage on the left. Awana is held on the lower level on Thursdays.<\/p><\/div>\n

Today, being Father’s Day, was observed in a special way at the Evangelical Bible Church.\u00a0 During testimony time, a young father stood up and said that he was a ‘loose cannon’ and an ’empty tin’ (made a lot of noise, but not much inside) when he first came to the church, but now he was an ‘overflowing tin’ because of the teaching at the church.\u00a0 You could tell that many were moved by his candid confession and desire to serve the Lord.<\/p>\n

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View from the back from overflow parking area<\/p><\/div>\n

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Another older man and his wife were there this morning that we had not seen in 24 years.\u00a0 They immediately greeted us by name.\u00a0 Although we recognized them, we had to ask to find out their names.\u00a0 The last testimony was given by this same elderly man, but it was not what you normally hear.\u00a0 He pulled out his harmonica and began to play an old hymn.\u00a0 Shortly, you could hear the older members begin to sign softly as he played.\u00a0 The tune seemed familiar, but we could not recall the words.\u00a0 You could tell that the congregation was touched by his simple tune.\u00a0 We did remember that he used to frequently play his harmonica during the time we lived in Swaziland.\u00a0 It was then a special treat to hear him play his harmonica while accompanied by one of his peers on a guitar.<\/p>\n

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The worship team leads choruses for about the first 45 minutes of the service. Pastor Philips is on the left.\u00a0 Here they are singing, “Jabulani Africa” [lyrics below]<\/p><\/div>Just before the sermon, the four young people paid tribute to their fathers.\u00a0 The first three were teenagers, but the fourth was a younger boy who said, “I love my father, because he reads the Bible to me.”\u00a0 What a simple, touching tribute to his father!\u00a0 When he finished you could feel the emotion among the congregation, and they then applauded — a response which is uncommon in this conservative church.<\/p>\n

Pastor Deon spoke on God’s Model for Men and his text was from Philippians 2:19-30.\u00a0 The five points were that godly men should be compassionate, consistent, cooperative, committed and courageous.<\/p>\n

\"Ethney<\/a>

Ethney on the piano and Thelma on the accordion. This duo has been helping with music for around 40 years! [Sorry for poor photo quality]<\/p><\/div>At the end of the sermon all the fathers were called to the front to sing a hymn, titled “I am a man..”\u00a0 [see lyrics below].\u00a0 Although I do not recall ever singing it before, it was in the hymn book and had the same tune as “Be still, mysoul” (Finlandia).\u00a0 Each father then received a ‘torch’ (flashlight) as a reminder that we are to be a light to our families and to others.<\/p>\n

The service this morning was well attended.\u00a0 The number on the attendance board was 110.<\/p>\n

After church we were invited to Ruth’s house for dinner.\u00a0 Her son, Calvin, and his wife were there.\u00a0 As usual, Ruth put out a big spread — samoosas, boerewors, and curry and rice along with salad and dessert.\u00a0 For many years, Calvin had been involved in accounting and IT for companies in Swaziland, but quite recently has taken over management of the family’s farm.\u00a0 He admits that it has been quite a change for him.\u00a0 After dinner, Calvin’s son and his girlfriend dropped by.<\/p>\n

We didn’t get back home until 4pm.\u00a0 We both took short naps then checked our email.\u00a0 I started to work on our blog, but the internet completely shut down.\u00a0 I decided to type this text and save it in the computer while the events of today are clear in my mind.\u00a0 Hopefully, we can post it tomorrow.<\/p>\n

I also tried to make some phone calls using Skype this evening, but with no success.\u00a0 The internet connection has to be really bad to keep Skype from working!<\/p>\n

I Am A Man<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Sung to the tune of Finlandia<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

<\/em><\/strong>I am a man created in God’s image
\nOf Adam’s race, now marred by pride and sin.
\nBut through God’s Son, Lord Jesus Christ, my Saviour,
\nI am a man who’s now restored to Him!
\nThe Mighty God who made me has redeemed me,
\nNow I’m His man, for Jesus reigns within.<\/p>\n

I am a man appointed by my Saviour
\nTo show His love in all I do and say!
\nHis Holy Spirit is my source of power,
\nTo live in light and point to Christ–the Way!
\nLord, fill me now, and help me seize this moment,
\nAs as Your man, I’ll serve your cause today.<\/p>\n

I’ll be a man who walks with God in worship,
\nI’ll be a man who walks with men as friend.
\nI’ll be a man who loves and serves God’s family
\nI’ll be a man on whom God can depend!
\nLord Jesus Christ, my King and my Commander,
\nI’ll be Your man until my life shall end.<\/p>\n

written by Jack Hayford<\/p>\n

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Jabulani Africa (Rejoice Africa)<\/h3>\n
Jesus life and hope<\/div>\n
To heal our land<\/div>\n
Savior reaching out<\/div>\n
With Your mighty hand<\/div>\n

Sing for joy O Africa
\nThe Lord your God is
\nRisen upon you
\nSing for joy O Africa
\nThe Lord your God is
\nRisen upon you now<\/p>\n

Jabulani Jabulani Africa
\nJabulani Jabulani Africa<\/p>\n

Jesus river of life
\nTo our thirsty land
\nSavior meeting our needs
\nFrom Your mighty hand<\/p>\n

Sing for joy O Africa
\nThe Lord your God is
\nRisen upon you
\nSing for joy O Africa
\nThe Lord your God is
\nRisen upon you nowJabulani Jabulani Africa
\nJabulani Jabulani Africa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Look for “Jabulani Africa” on YouTube<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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