Letting go and letting God

First: apologies for a lack of posting. An email from a friend asking, "What's new in Swaziland?" Has prompted this update!

Second: the update!

Things are in God's hands here in Swaziland. Has to be or we would be too consumed with things not going according to man's plan.

The property situation is still in debate on the chief's time schedule. In the meantime we have been renting several homes and this last one has us right next door to the property in question but more importantly in the community. Brian continues to speak the Good News to those he comes in contact with. He has been put in situations of serving others in what they do and has had many opportunities to get into some deep talks about belief in God and how that translates into living a life of trusting in Him and that his son saved us. Issues arise where some still see the foreigner as someone to gain something from, but we turn it into what resources have you been blessed with and this is what God has blessed us with the knowledge of and we can show you and you can feed yourself and your family through the work you do. Trying to put into practice the "teach a man to fish..." concept. Our team mates Arlyn and Maria are serving at an orphanage looking after children and doing mantenance of vehicles and such similar to what they were doing while in Haiti and Sean and Nicole have a link on our blog page that is kept very well updated of what they are doing to make contact with people in their community. I've not been good about blogging. It's hard when one isn't doing "projects" to know what impact one has had in sharing Christ. We plant and pray for good soil and have faith in God to bring the harvest. Africa has a long history of ancestral worship and spiritual confusion and only God can bring those walls down. Continue to pray for the people here and that Christ be made known.

Go into All The World

This is a big world, but whether the "going" is in a foreign field, another state, in your community or your family we are to be messengers of Jesus Christ, the Savior.

That is our purpose and prayer. Thanks be to God the team in Swaziland is settling in well. Our outreach in supporting efforts of the local community has been well received. Earlier in the year the support financially and physically given to the neighborhood feeding program was a blessing as the assistance from World Vision was coming to an end. Thank you all for your support and contribution to that need!

The Lord continues to put us in the lives of those who are seeking "something" and who He has prepared to open their hearts to the "One" who they seek. Friendships and relationships are being formed and we hope and pray that people are seeing folks who love Jesus trying to be His hands and feet on earth. 

A group of us meet weekly in study, prayer and encouraging one another to be a light in the journey of our day while we take care of orphans, sharing a garden plot with neighbors, helping a stranger on the side of the road, managing a business, training others in a vocation, volunteering at clinics, relieving other missionaries of minimal tasks to free them to focus on their work, invitations to share in the village churches and whatever plan God has for our lives to give Him the glory and point others to Him by sharing the Gospel.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the MGM Conference this coming weekend.

On a side note please be aware of the address change of sending your financial support to:

Manna Global Ministries

PO Box 9240

Riviera Beach, FL 33419

What the Wind Blew in...

The Boehrigs! They have arrived safe and sound in Swaziland and fter several days of rain they have set up the tent in the rental yard where they'll be "living" til property legalities are settled. Property problems have been the greatest hurdle for Brian to contend with over the year that he has been searching for land, clearing land, property lines, property ownership.  Seems like once something appears to "be it" satan finds someone willing to step forward to upset the apple cart.  This coming weekend another tribal meeting is scheduled to finalize the decision of Manna being the rightful owner of the latest property where a dwelling has already been built. It's comforting to know that the community is supportive of us and are our spokespeople. We appreciate your prayers.

The anticipation of living amongst our neighbors grows greater as more time is desired to spend with the children at the feeding program.  Thank you for those of you who have given towards this work and continue to give.  The feeding program is one of those efforts that go on and on and we are always in need of help.

A positive note is that with the rains came moisture that has improved Brian's breathing.  The dry season seems to give him a lot of problem with his lungs.  Thank you for your prayers!!  

David Knew

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want;
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil;
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.

Psalm 23

Feeding the Little Ones

World Vision's donation has run dry and the feeding program hasn't had any food for 2 weeks.  Brian has purchased 4 large bags of mealy meal, 1 large bag of beans, 8 large bottles of oil, sugar and salt.  He was not able to get all that was needed on the list of things for his $250, but hopes that this amount will last for 2 weeks. Thank you for all that you are doing to be Jesus' hands here on earth and specifically to this need of the children in our community.  Pray for the "loaves and fishes" to be multiplied.
Maria has been spending more and more time with the kids and we continue to plant the seed of Jesus' love for them and all of his creation.
Please keep Brian in your prayers as he is not feeling well.  Something that feels like flu and is hoping it doesn't move into his lungs as he struggles with bronchitis.

To Help Towards the Swaziland Work

To make a donation towards the work being done in Swaziland, you can send a check to Manna Global Ministries, memo-ed "Swaziland" to: Manna Global Ministries P.O. Box 2993 Clarksville, IN 47131  OR via Paypal at the following link Swaziland, Africa

Thank you for partnering with us in the efforts being done here.  Your prayers and donations are a blessing.

Help Us to Help Them

This past Wednesday we arrived at the “feeding center” at 9am where several ladies were already

cooking the children's lunch on an open fire under a tree. The children range from toddlers to 5 and 6
years old with a few older ones who can't afford to go to school. They are fed a breakfast of porridge
and a lunch of beans and “pop” (something similar to grits) six times a week as long as the staples
supplied by World Vision last through the month.

They let us know a list of their needs in better being able to tend to the feeding of these little ones:

First and most importantly are pots. They are borrowing neighbors' pots and if a funeral or need of the community requires the use of the pots else where they aren't able to feed the children.

2. Sometimes the donated food doesn't last for the month and may be delayed in coming for a month and the children “go to sleep with water only”.

3. A shelter out of the rain to cook and feed the children would allow them to not have cancelations due to weather.

4. And to have someone help prepare the pre-school children with some basic education and English (which is taught in the schools) so they'll have a better understanding when or if able to attend school.

To see these people doing all within their abilities to care for these children is such an encouragement
to us and our desire is to bless them in however we can, but we need financial help. Please pray and
contribute whatever you are able to help these children have a chance of what so many take for granted.