I almost put "2 Weeks Left of Ministry" but that's not very optimistic, and there is still much to be done.
We are finished with ministry sites on the 5th which is a Monday two weeks away. The next few days after that are getting packed and cleaning up, then off to South Africa for debrief.
Dennis (our bus rank friend) and Us, after not seeing him for a week.
Quick note to anyone who has emailed me in the last 3 or 4 weeks. Sorry I have not responded but there is a good reason for that, I have not received them. After getting worried from not hearing anything from my family in the last month, they finally called and said that they have been responding to my emails, so I don't know what is wrong with my gmail account, but maybe if you want to email me send it to fro_man_jon@hotmail.com or facebook me or something because gmail is a bit sketchy. If anyone else has had those problems give me a heads up.
So this week was pretty good. I spent the night with the Swazi team on Monday to say goodbye to Elisa and Jamie who took off on Wed, so Tuesday was spent with Jamie and the guys getting one last man time together. Then having our going away party for Tessa that night. It was sad saying goodbye, but I know she's gonna have a good time back home. She did make it home by the way. We got a call Wednesday night from her saying that she's enjoying Starbucks and her family.
Last Team K 08 picture together.
Tessa and I
Wednesday, Ben and I went out with sandwiches around Mbabane again, and awesomely it went really well. I got to talk to a few more people and we had a good time praying with people. I also took Alek, the guy who I met, who helps translateย for me, out to lunch since his birthday was on Monday. Then we had our guys bible study in Ludzeludze which was awesome, we're gonna meet with the guys around 11 in the morning this week and go all day, since we alway run out of time with them, so it should be awesome. We're going over John 3 and 4.
Thursday I was feeling pretty sick, I'm still trying to get over it, along with a few other team members, so I was only at the center for a bit, before calling it a day and sleeping most of the rest of the day.
Doing Math with the Kids
Friday wasn't any better, I decided to stay home and rest up, which defenitly helped.
Saturday was team ministry at the hospital, we made balloons for the kids and their moms, then watched some movies with them and brought them popcorn that we made the night before, it was good.
Today, I taught Sunday School, and taught on God's love, because that was what he's been teaching me this week. I used my main verses on John 3:16-18, which are amazing, and just really spoke to me this week, and then read a rendition of my own version of the Parable of the Lost Son. But I just felt like I couldn't connect my points and it was a bit frustrating, but I guess if God wants to get through to the students He will.
So that basically sums up the week.
Update on Treasure, she is back to her normal bubbly self, so thank you so much for those of you who prayed for her. I haven't heard anything on Carrie's dad, he had to go back into the hospital last week, but I'm not sure how he is doing for sure, so if you can continue to keep him in your prayers. And of course for these last few weeks. That miracles would happen, and that we wouldn't have our minds set on coming home yet, but remaining here and putting all we can into the Swazi people.
For the Ladies... Yeah this is us in Swazi Traditional Wear