Thank You

Thanks go out to Drew, Tate, and Wesley for your time, labor and cost to come and help us in Swaziland.

Even though things had ground down to a halt on the larger property there was a lot of fencing to be done on the smaller property closer to town and preparing the ground for the buildings. What a blessing to have an extra 3 pairs of hands.

Looking forward to hearing how their trip went and hopefully have some more photos to post.

Changes

Just prior to Drew, Tate, and Wesley's arrival there was some discussion between two chiefs about the property line.  A meeting was held and the final say has been given over to the king of Swaziland, who is too tied up in current matters and won't be able to attend to the matter until January.  So, Brian has come across a small 2 acre lot closer to town, already cleared, access to electricity, and water.  Perfect for the living quarters and gathering place.  The other property will be used for the agricultural projects and fish farming.

"Changes" can often throw a wrench in our plans, but God is aware and knows the bigger plan.  We place our trust in Him and hope our words and actions show that faith.

Pictures!

Sean and Nicole have some photos posted on their link of the property.

 Check it out!

More Help on the Way

All is going well with the settling in of Sean and Nicole.  They are giving a big hand in helping Brian prepare for the arrival of Drew, Tate, and Wesley on the 5th of November, who are coming in for a couple of weeks prepared to give blood, sweat, and tears (hoping that just the sweat is all that will be necesary).

Looking forward to hearing of their "Out of Africa" experience: Camping in the "bush" of Africa, sharing stories as they're cooking over a fire, relaxing under the wide starry sky after a long, hot day of clearing land, listening to the night life as they drift to sleep....

Boehrigs Visit

Please be praying for Sean and Nicole Boehrig as they are traveling to Swaziland this weekend.  They are scheduled to arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday evening where Brian will pick them up and then make their way to Swaziland the following day.

Keep them in your prayers that they can see what it is that God would have them do in Swaziland. What His timing is for them. That they stay in good spirit, health, and energized during their 3 month visit.

Their visit will be a huge blessing to Brian in these beginning stages of the work.

Update

Another call from Brian has the latest update of the progress being done:

• a septic tank is being dug. 
• rocks gathered for the foundation of the first building to include shower and toilet.
• a drill rig lined up to come out next Tuesday to begin drilling for water.
• caravan set up for temporary residence for the Boehrigs visit.
• discovering means of getting electricity to the property.
• continuing to clear the property for fencing.

Clearing is by hand and is slow and labor intensive, but Brian says all is going well and he's enjoying the work and having the opportunity to get to know some of the locals.

Progress

Heard from Brian and progress has been made on the "road" leading into the property and is now preparing to clear an area for where a small home can be built and a well can be drilled.

All your prayers and support are a huge blessing to the work and we thank you for your participation.

Your donations will help towards:

-          Acquiring land (roughly 10 acres).

-          Drilling a water well.

-          Building a fence, 4 small homes, 1 communal kitchen, and a communal gathering spot that matches the existing community.

-          Starting an aquaculture (farming of fish) and agriculture (farming of plants) project.

-          Buying a truck for transportation