Bethany First Church Comissioning

On Sunday, May 3, Pastor David Busic (furthest on the left), pastor of Bethany First Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City, commissioned us as on-site coordinators for the Swaziland Partnership. Wayne and Kay Rice, long time friends of Michaele's parents, joined us in prayer.
This was such a special time! After each service, so many wonderful people introduced themselves to us, encouraged us, and told us how they'd been and will continue to pray for us.

We also were able to spend time with the church staff on Monday morning, which was again a time of blessing and encouragement. It is wonderful to know we are a part of such a great team!!


Kay and Wayne Rice, who stood in for our families in prayer that Sunday. We and our families (especially Michaele's dad!) are so grateful!





One of the highlights of the weekend was to meet Will and Karis Stemen, who have been the on-site coordinators in Swaziland for nine months. Their friendship, encouragement, and insight are more valuable than we can say. The baton has been passed! ...along with luggage straps, cell phones, pictures, and much important information... We talked for four hours one night, and I think we could have all kept going! We are blessed and privileged to be following in their footsteps as we go to Manzini, Swaziland. They have certainly paved the way for us, and the Swaziland partnership, in many, many ways.


Throughout the weekend we were hosted by the Eatons who are dear friends and have provided much guidance, prayer and direction throughout our marriage and this next step on the journey.

Our time in Oklahoma City wrapped up with a meeting with BFC Global Outreach Coordinator Barbi Moore who will be traveling with us and guiding us in our first few weeks in Swaziland. Please pray for her and her assistant (Pat Burton) as they make preparations for the June Team and the many things that need completed before we leave on the 20th.