Why I'm SO Excited about November 2nd - 4th!

This post is my attempt at sharing the burden on my heart about Swaziland. I feel like I have talked with anyone who will listen, and posted on Facebook and blogged, and on and on, but that it's not enough. This is not about a humanitarian action, though it is that too. It's not about a bandwagon I've jumped on, though I sure am passionate. The reason is that children's lives are at stake.

Next weekend will be the culmination of what God has led us toward since Alli and I returned from our trip in May.  We will host three events over three days, to reach as many people as possible with the need of the Swazi people, and how we specifically can help the children there. This is an effort to reach out to our community, with a feasible way that folks here in Alabama can hear in person the impact of sponsoring children. We have the amazing privilege of hearing from Wil Crooks, who works with Children's Hope Chest, and his job is his passion. Speaking with him for a few minutes makes that clear. He helps churches and communities like ours connect with a care point to facilitate sponsorship.

Wil and his family

Steven and Amy

On hand at different times throughout the weekend will also be the precious friends who first really educated us on Swaziland and shared their hearts for the place they were going to make their home.

Allison and 2 carepoint children

I'm so grateful for the fact that God worked out details so they could be here for the weekend!

Here are the details on each event. We would love it if you could join us for at least one of them, and consider sponsoring a child at Lesibovu. $34/month is a life-changing investment. If you realize the great good that HopeChest does, and the way those funds truly go to support their community, $34 is such a small amount.

Feel free to invite anyone who is interested in orphan care, vulnerable children, Africa, or reaching those who need to be loved on with Christ's love!

Friday night free dessert/coffee bar -  https://www.facebook.com/events/340913202672303/

Saturday morning free come-and-go brunch - https://www.facebook.com/events/425091370887720/

Sunday lunch details - https://www.facebook.com/events/423276887721992/