The Swaziland Initiative team from SNU departs for Swaziland on July 29, returning August 9, as a part of the Swaziland Partnership team with Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. You can keep up-to-date on their activities through their
SWAZILAND INITIATIVE blog.
SNU TEAM MEMBERS
Dr. Davis Berryman, Vice Provost for Professional and Graduate Studies
Dr. Beverly DeVries, Education Professor
Dr. Carol Dorough, Chair, SNU School of Nursing
Dr. Tom Herskowitz, Chair, School of Business
Rev. Jason Hubbert, Associate for Spiritual Development and SNU Adjunct Professor
Paul McGrady, Assistant Athletic Director
Prof. Nancy Rizkalla, Director, Morningstar Institute
Dr Brad Strawn, Vice President for Spiritual Development, and Team Leader Kendra Thomson, Director of Operations and Outreach
Megan Vickers, SNU student, President, Acting on Aids Chapter
GO Team members from Bethany First Church
and Southern Nazarene University are working in four areas: medical, construction, education and compassionate ministries.
THE SWAZILAND PARTNERSHIP
The Swaziland Partnership is a cooperative effort between the Swaziland Church of the Nazarene, Bethany First Church of the Nazarene and Southern Nazarene University. Our goal is to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Swaziland through the development of key spiritual, compassionate and educational resources.
Fast Facts About Swaziland
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Located in Southern Africa, between Mozambique and South Africa
- It is the smallest country in the Southern hemisphere (slightly smaller than New Jersey)
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Population: 1,133,066
- Age Structure: 0-14 years: 40.3%, 15-64 years: 56.1%, 65 years and older: 3.6%
- Life Expectancy at birth: 32.23 years
- Government: Monarchy
- Capital: Mbabane
- Gained independence from the UK in 1968
- Learn more through the CIA's World Factbook
- Read today's headlines in Swaziland
PRAYER POINTS
Pray for godly wisdom for key Swazi church and government leaders including the king, as well as BFC and SNU leadership
Pray for clear communication and strong relationships between BFC, SNU and the African church leaders
Pray that the Swaziland Partnership would have favor in the eyes of all men
Pray for the safety of GO Teams
Pray for the release of finances for individuals to go to Swaziland, and for U.S., Swazi and international resources to fund projects
Pray for a medical break-through in HIV/AIDS research
Pray for the healing of Swazi society through this troubling time