Getting back into the swing of things

We are slowly getting back into our routine and have gotten over jet lag, thankfully. This week we went out and about with Mary and Jabulane in the communities doing clothes and soup distribution. There were several friends that we saw and we were glad to see them as well they happy to see us. It is exciting to be back at work and we are looking forward to seeing people again. 

Also this week, we went to the big city of Manzini looking at cars and doing visits to friends. We did find a vehicle to purchase and will be getting it in a couple of weeks. 

There is a huge prayer need that has come up. We have enough funds to buy 2 months supply of reagents, but at the moment it is tied up in governmental red tape. The government wants to charge 14% sales tax to bring the reagents in from South Africa. The tax came into place whilst we were in the States but the rotary club in Mbabane, who has donated money into the fund, doesn't want to pay tax on something that is a charitable gift.  Please pray that the matter gets dealt with in a very timely way. 
100 Chips clients will be able to get tested with the supplies that have been provided. This is a great answer to prayer to be able to test so many people as well as a continued request for prayer, that there would continue to be enough reagents to test all of our clients as needed.  


P.S. - If you want to support our ministry, the fastest way is to make an Online Donation via www.WorldOutreach.org
Go to "Donate" and select our name, Stephens, Ian and Jenn SWAZILAND. The system can process USA and International cards.
Or simply mail your gift to World Outreach Ministries, PO Box B, Marietta, GA 30061 and designate for Ian and Jenn, Fund Code #97.