Sauni Update 2

Aloha to all!

Just a quick note to let you know that the computer is still not fixed but i hope it will be by today and allow me to show the kids at he school tomorrow. I have really felt this to be an important thing as it is the only thing they can see and know us... the pen-pal program will work, but all the people will benefit from knowing just who it is that is praying for them and seeking to build a relationship with them. Please pray with me as the tech fixes it.

I have been ever blessed by my friends here in Swazi both new and old! I have a home away from home and many close friends..... To my AFAC teammates, you are missed and asked about quite regularly! Wendy has asked about Carolyn and wants her to know she has made a new skirt.... i will take a pic for you:) and Tipho still cant understand why Jeannie Carolyn and Justin didn’t make the journey with me, since you are her friends! Many kids have asked about Doris and wonder when she will come back to teach them new things. Keo, Bongani is still wearing your boots! He is very proud of them! Bronwen & Keo, Gcebile is excited to see what happens with the fruit trees! Several kids asked about their "football" friend Andy! You made some lasting memories with them they shall not soon forget! Tyne and Bronwen, I delivered the last of the toothbrushes... and the kids couldn’t believe I remembered them! They were so happy! Trent, I gave Ncaniywe the picture of her with your hat and she was so excited! She thought she looked "cool"...........

Continue to pray for safety as I return and for health... the weather now is very rainy and yucky cold.... sort like home in winter when it doesn’t let up and is cold. But I have many things still yet to do and many quotations to get before I go so pray I get it all done in time... God has allowed me to accomplish much and I am grateful for his sustenance! I have much to do still before I return, so keep lifting!

Anyhow, I must go, I will write again perhaps tomorrow, my last day in town...

Blessings!
Saun

Sauni's Update, October 1, 2006

Sauni went back to visit Swaziland during our Fall Break in October. Here is her first update.

Aloha to ALL! Just wanted to give you an update about some of the research... Things are progressing well and I have been able to collect a good amount of information to help KCN-WNA.. God is amazing and is helping me wot accomplish a great deal! I have met with the Pastor and Principal and have secured a great deal of information.

At present ..there are some urgent needs - the stream has completely dried up and there is absolutely NO WATER except for about a mile or so away. Apparantly this happens each spring and it is not certain if there will be more until the heavy rains come.... making the well a huge and pressing need! I have found a way to get us access to meeting this need and would like you to pray over this matter...

The lord directed me to a man at a revival service who works with the ministry of Ed. and he is willing to help me take a letter directly to the people who can help. I think if we are able invest in a deposit they could begin and jump the que which would mean that they could get it started. However we are looking at $1426 in USD for the depost and then the estimates would follow for the rest.... It is apparant that the cost is cheaper than it would be outside the government. so It would be less than the previous quote .... which was about $4300 USD but doesnt include the piping needed to get the whole campus acces to water. that would be a bit more... all in all the whole project would cost less than the outside and would not exceed more than a US total of $10,000 as far as I can tell . anyhow, please make this a matter of prayer!

For myself... I have gotten the "cold-flu" as the Swazi's say and would greatly apprectiate your prayers as the weather is rainy and hot and rainy and hot... this wreaks havoc on my physical body and I would greatly covet your prayers for health in my muscles as well.

I distributed the toothbrushes today and the kids were so surpised to see me again! Many were very grateful and happy to receive such a gift! so thanks to those who helped with the donations! Many blessings to you all!

I just picked up the large box today from Manzini -Matsapha Airport.... It was a bit battered but thanks to an excellent tape job (Tx- Pastor Joy) it made it! I was a bit concerned since the last time i was in that airport we had "bribery issues" but once again the Lord did his business and all was well..... I am so blessed!

I will distribute the care packages later in the week to the kids... but i told them today i had something very special for htem and they are very excited to find out what it is! I meet with the teachers tomorrow to discuss the penpal program... but the principal is very favorable with the idea and was very happy to see our presentations! (Tx- Amy!) It was even discussed that maybe the church would like to get involved with this.... So I will look into this further upon return... The people here are very grateful for the love we are extending them and I have been apporached by several people who are outstanded by the gesture we are making.

The revival services were for several outlining churches of the African Evangelical Church and many of them came to tell me how very happy they were to hear that an American had come back to serve their people. they are excited to see how we are going to bridge these two communities. I had 3 different pastors introduce themselves to me offering any help they could... one of them in the one in the Min. of Ed. i spoke of. anyhow.... the lord is at work!

I have enjoyed getting to know Pastor Daniel and have discovered he is shy but really has a heart for the lord. Based on our discussions I have come to realize he wasnt "in the loop" of information on the previous journey. I find him to be quite a prayerful man. He has a great vision for his church and community. I am excited to see how we can come along side them to help it to fruition.

I have been extended a great opportunity and I continue to seek the Lords wisdom and guidance as he leads me.... it is quite an awesome responsibility and I find at times a bit overwhelmed.... but as the Holy Spirit has fallen on me several times in revival and worship, i am reminded that it is Him who givbes me strength and he is the equipper for such an unworthy vessel as myself. So I continue to walk it out.....

I just picked up the large box today from Manzini -Matsapha Airport.... It was a bit battered but thanks to an excellent tape job (Tx- Pastor Joy) it made it! I was a bit concerned since the last time i was in that airport we had "bribery issues" but once again the Lord did his business and all was well..... I am so blessed!

I will distribute the care packages later in the week to the kids... but i told them today i had something very special for htem and they are very excited to find out what it is! I meet with the teachers tomorrow to discuss the penpal program... but the principal is very favorable with the idea and was very happy to see our presentations! (Tx- Amy!) It was even discussed that maybe the church would like to get involved with this.... So I will look into this further upon return... The people here are very grateful for the love we are extending them and I have been apporached by several people who are outstanded by the gesture we are making.

The revival services were for several outlining churches of the African Evangelical Church and many of them came to tell me how very happy they were to hear that an American had come back to serve their people. they are excited to see how we are going to bridge these two communities. I had 3 different pastors introduce themselves to me offering any help they could... one of them in the one in the Min. of Ed. i spoke of. anyhow.... the lord is at work!

I have enjoyed getting to know Pastor Daniel and have discovered he is shy but really has a heart for the lord. Based on our discussions I have come to realize he wasnt "in the loop" of information on the previous journey. I find him to be quite a prayerful man. He has a great vision for his church and community. I am excited to see how we can come along side them to help it to fruition.

I have been extended a great opportunity and I continue to seek the Lords wisdom and guidance as he leads me.... it is quite an awesome responsibility and I find at times a bit overwhelmed.... but as the Holy Spirit has fallen on me several times in revival and worship, i am reminded that it is Him who givbes me strength and he is the equipper for such an unworthy vessel as myself. So I continue to walk it out.....

I seek your prayer support and ask for you to prayerfully address the WATER concern in your time with the Lord. May he lead you as he sees fit.

I look forward to hearing from you and will report back as soon as I can.....Many blessings, Saun