Ian and Jenn Stephens are missionaries working with C.H.I.P.S, Children HIV Intervention Programme in Swaziland, to help the orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS pandemic in Swaziland, Africa. Their home base is in Vuvulane and they travel around to various communities testing for HIV, assessing medical needs and treatment options, teaching job skills, providing workshops, and occasionally conducting Crossroads training (character building/positive living/HIV & abstinence). Ian and Jenn's main desire is to share the love of Jesus for each of these precious children while working towards fulfilling the vision of a HIV free Swaziland.
A video that was recently made about the CHIPS program.
Jabulani, Mary, Darren, and Teresa, our co-workers, Jabu#1, Vusile, Delsiwe (we fenced in her garden), and the Section 19 floor polish community project are all mentioned.
Siphewe is home from the hospital and is doing well albeit still very weak. She can't stand on her own without assistance. It is our hope to get a walking frame so that she will be more mobile.
Please continue to pray for her complete recovery and that she would come to know her true Father who cares so deeply for her. We are thankful for the progress that she has already made.
Thembile is another new patient who came into the Chips program in September. She is a 24 years old and a mother of a two year old. In April of 2010, Thembile had a stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side. Her mother and brother take care of both her and her child. This beautiful woman spends her days lying on a plastic covered mattress on the floor of the homestead and daily deals with depression. We have been meeting and praying with her. Our prayer is that she comes to accept Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
We are trying to get a wheelchair and a SiSwati Bible to give to her along with arranging for physical therapy at the Good Shepherd Hospital.