megancunningham - Strength for today ... bright hope for tomorrow!

Life is full of surprises...

That's true no matter where you live, but after living in
the U.S. the dailyness of the unknown takes on a whole new dimension
for the team in Swaziland, Africa. You just never know what a day
holds. None of us ever really do - but somehow here in the West we
live with a greater ability to hold on to the illusion.

Megan
wasn't able to submit an entry for her blog this week - and honestly,
after talking with her during the wee hours earlier this week I'm
baffled as to know just what to report. God is doing a work and using
the team in significant ways

… and it is not without it's challenges.

Connections
continue to be made at the hospital, squatter camp, and school there in
Timbutini and Manzini. In all of these the team is exposed to levels of
death, disease, and depravity - often in unthinkable measure. Through
it they have given testimony after testimony of God's faithfulness to
give them the strength and ability to love … to move ahead when they'd
rather retreat … to touch … to sing … to pray … to care to a greater
capacity than they ever imagined possible. Yes - God is using them to
reveal Himself to the people of Swaziland … and in the midst of that,
He is revealing Himself to the members of Megan's team in a very real,
significant, and personal way.

There was excitement as
we talked with Megan...

On the streets outside the café where she and her
team were engaging over the Internet, a demonstration was taking place.
With some concern of violence, all of the surrounding storeowners
closed business … including the café with Megan's team inside! Once
things settled down Megan's team safely returned to their homestead
where they'll hold close in ministry this week. We have every reason to
believe they are safe but would covet your prayers for the coming weeks
for the stability of that region.

Prayer Requests:

Team
Health: Nearly all of the team has experienced extreme sickness. Please
pray for strength to finish strong in these final 5 weeks.

Team
Unity: The enemy would love to infiltrate and distrupt the good work
they are doing. Please pray for deep connection and brotherly love and
kindness to prevail.

Ministry: Please pray for hearts to love
freely with continued care for the dying, diseased, and abused - and
for the ability to hold on to hope and spread it.

Megan: For
personal spiritual refreshment … she's had little time alone and craves
it. Please pray that she'd be filled up in whatever time she has …

Thank
you for remembering Megan and the people of Swaziland, Africa. May God
bless you in great abundance for your partnership in her ministry there!