Sunday, August 17, 2008


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PRAY FOR THE KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND
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From the Children's Cup website:
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God, we are praying for the Kingdom of Swaziland today.
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You are the one who cares the most for the precious people of this small but beautiful country that has been so ravaged by AIDS and the horrible effects of having over 40% of the nation HIV-positive.
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You alone are able to resolve these problems, so we call on You, Almighty Lord.
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Touch this nation. Bless Swaziland with your presence in Your people.
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In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Thank you for praying today. Feel free to leave a comment with a prayer or thought you would like to add. And if you haven’t signed up yet, send an email to pray@childrenscup.org and let them know you’re praying.
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Here are some photographs from our January 2008 trip that highlight both the beautiful people and their beautiful land:
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Prceious Banks, a dear lady I met dressed in the colorful, traditional Swazi garb.


Brett Irwin of Saints Coffee with children at a carepoint who benefit from the profits made with each pound of coffee sold. Over 4, 000 children have been fed as a result so far.
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A very talented artist at Swazi Candles.

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Absolutely gorgeous, green mountains and hills reminded early Scottish missionaries and other immigrants of their homes they'd left behind.

An absolutely darling gogo (grandmother) I met at the craft market in Manzini.

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A child dancing with her teacher at a carepoint. The Swazi people, despite the horrible circumstances facing their nation, do not forget to rejoice and enjoy life whenever possible.

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