We have found that during official events, when a dignitary is speaking there is a very elaborate introduction before his or her speech. Following the speech, the hosting organization will present the dignitary with a gift. Then the speaker will again get up and offer a “vote of thanks” for the gift that they have received. Then the hosting organization representative will get up and offer their own “vote of thanks” for the vote of thanks that the dignitary has offered, and then extend the thanks to the rest of the people that assisted in the preparation of the event.
So in the gracious manner of the Swazi culture (and I am sure many other cultures as well), we want to offer our vote of thanks to individuals and groups that have played a critical role during the last team as well as our stay so far.
So in the gracious manner of the Swazi culture (and I am sure many other cultures as well), we want to offer our vote of thanks to individuals and groups that have played a critical role during the last team as well as our stay so far.
We want to first of all thank all those that pray for us on a routine basis. While we cannot hear your prayers from here, we know that God is granting the requests that you are making on our behalf.
- We especially thank our local church -- West Side Church of the Nazarene -- for their encouragement and prayers (know we are praying for you and thinking of you every day!)
- To the people here in Swaziland that have made us feel so welcome including people from the national board and the four districts (DS’s and other pastors), Valerie Young, all of the hospital staff and administration (COE, Administrator, CMO, RMO, chief matron and community clinics matron), and any other Swazi that has smiled when we try to communicate in siSwati or ask many questions about the culture.
- To our families -- your encouragement and prayers have allowed us to be here and encouraged us to follow the leading of God no matter where that is.
- To each of the guests that we have had in between teams (Evelyn, JaNena, Bill and now Shane) -- our time with you has been exciting and uplifting as we have learned from each of you (Up and down the river..Kruger Elephant attacks, Al Denson, Salticrax)
- To each of the churches that we were able to speak at -- Your prayers for us humble us and generous financial support has made it possible to serve our Lord in this beautiful country.
- To our BFC family -- We thank you for the embrace that you have provided to us (Barbi, Pat, Pastor David and Christi). As we represent you in country we are reminded of your support and prayers on a daily basis. Can’t wait for the next group of BFC’ers to come across the ocean!!
- To the people here in Swaziland that have made us feel so welcome including people from the national board and the four districts (DS’s and other pastors), Valerie Young, all of the hospital staff and administration (COE, Administrator, CMO, RMO, chief matron and community clinics matron), and any other Swazi that has smiled when we try to communicate in siSwati or ask many questions about the culture.
- To our families -- your encouragement and prayers have allowed us to be here and encouraged us to follow the leading of God no matter where that is.
- To each of the guests that we have had in between teams (Evelyn, JaNena, Bill and now Shane) -- our time with you has been exciting and uplifting as we have learned from each of you (Up and down the river..Kruger Elephant attacks, Al Denson, Salticrax)
- To each of the churches that we were able to speak at -- Your prayers for us humble us and generous financial support has made it possible to serve our Lord in this beautiful country.
- To our BFC family -- We thank you for the embrace that you have provided to us (Barbi, Pat, Pastor David and Christi). As we represent you in country we are reminded of your support and prayers on a daily basis. Can’t wait for the next group of BFC’ers to come across the ocean!!
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