What a year it has been….

Well
it has been almost a year since we moved our family to Swaziland and it is
amazing how quickly the time goes by.  It is safe to say that we are fully adjusted to life here in Swaziland.  Madeline and Emma are doing amazingly well and to see them playing with, caring for and loving the children here in Swaziland is a joy to our heart.  Since we are now at the end of our busy season we have an opportunity to recharge our batteries and get everything prepared for the Christmas parties coming up in November. Looking back on this past year we have seen God do amazing things in the
ministry we serve.  Just like in
the States there are highs and lows with the work we do, it just seems that
everything here is magnified for some reason.  We have experienced seeing pure joy on the children’s faces
when they receive their Christmas presents.  We have dealt with finding out that several of the kids we
love dearly have tested positive for HIV. 
We have met so many people from all across the States and Canada who
share the same passion we have for the people of Swaziland and because of that
we have developed life long friendships. 
We have mourned with the local community as they buried a precious child
whose life ended way too short.  We
have seen a young Swazi girl (who we took in for a couple of months) absolutely
flourish in her new loving environment with her Swazi caregiver.  

Because of the work of this ministry approximately
5,000 Swazi children are getting fed not only physically but also more
importantly, spiritually through weekly discipleship.  This ministry is truly making a
difference.  By far the victories have
outweighed the attacks of the enemy. 
We find comfort in the attacks because it tells us that we must be on
the right track, why else would the enemy come after us in this ministry? 

We
have an immediate need that we ask you to join us in prayer for.  After reviewing our support account we
have discovered that we have a monthly shortfall of approximately $1,900 per
month.  This of course is putting a
drain on our account and after too long will make it impossible for us to stay
and minister here in Swaziland.  If
you are able to partner with us please visit our blog site http://theclyburns.myadventures.org/ and click the support me tab
on the left side.  We have faith in
our Father to provide everything we need in His perfect timing.  We know we are exactly where God wants us
to be and we are doing the work He has called us to do.  Thank you for your prayers and we give
God all the praise and honor for all that He is doing in our lives and this
ministry.

In
His Service, 

Mark,
Allison, Madeline & Emma Clyburn