I just came back from the Children's Cup open house. We were honoring two new missionary families that are moving to Swaziland to work with Children's Cup. The first family is the Prince family. Stephen and Krista along with their three children (Avery-7, Iliea-5, Ellie-3) are planing to move to Swazi this September. They are still trusting God and are still gathering their support. I love this family and their HUGE heart. I had the privilege to hear their testimony and its quite amazing! To hear what they are willing to let go to serve is so encouraging. I'm following their blog:
http://prince-fam.blogspot.com/ I would encourage you to check out their blog and pray about supporting this amazing family.
The Prince Family
The second family is the Hildebrant family, Mitch and Char are no strangers to the mission field. The Hildebrants worked with Mission of Mercy for many years in a Radio ministry. (Mission of Mercy is a great organization that works alongside with Children's Cup in Swaziland and Mozambique.) They are also still gathering their support. I would love for everyone that reads this post to pray about supporting these amazing families. I'm also following the Hildebrant's blog:
http://mitchionary.blogspot.com/
Mitch and Char Hildebrant
I also saw many familiar faces such as the famous Ben Rodgers! I love this guy he is an amazing man of God that I'm looking forward to working with. Ben is the African Children's Cup Director. He and his family have been there for about 6-7 years.
Ben Rodgers, Pastor Dixon, and Myself
Dustin Anderson was also there, Dustin will been my room mate while he stays in Swazi. He leaves about 4 days after me and will stay about 2 months. Looking forward to working with him.
Dustin Anderson
Natalie and Barton have become two good friends of mine. They both have been Swaziland and their heart seems to be left there. Barton is an extremely talented guy that paints and sketches with so much emotion. I love looking at his pictures he has drawn of Africa. He sells his work and the proceeds go straight to Children's Cup. Barton is currently writing a book about an experience he had while in Swaziland. I 'm looking forward to reading it. Natalie probably has to have one of the biggest hearts I've ever seen. She has a heart to serve and love people. Her spirit is contagious. She is a very strong woman that I highly admire.
This is one of Barton's amazing pictures
Another Pic of Barton's he is writing a book about the boy in this picture
There were many more incredible people that were at the open house. To many to list. Lol I'm looking forward to working alongside with all of these incredible people. Children's Cup is a family not a crew or a team. I think all that know Cup will also say the same. I'm counting down the days, only 24 more! I can't wait
