Saturday, November 1, 2008

Swaziland Prime Minister

Last week the King of Swaziland appointed his new government cabinet. The Prime Minister is Dr. Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini. He is a member of the Pigg's Peak Church of the Nazarene and we have been told a strong Christian.

This week he has had meetings with the 4 Nazarene District Superintendents and yesterday he met with the faculty at the Nazarene College of Nursing. We are very excited to see what he can do for this country.

Will you pray with us for Dr. Dlamini (Lameeni). Pray that he will be strong in his convictions and lead this country in a new direction.

We have also heard from Dr. Samuel Hynd, (Son of Dr. David Hynd, Nazarene Dr that came to Swaziland in 1925) that the King when appointed only wanted to have 1 wife but he was told you follow our customs by the ruling family members or step down. He was just 19 years old when he became King. He turned 40 this year. He now has 14wives we think. Pray for King Mswati III to stand up to the customs of this country and make changes. Dr. Samuel was 3 years old when his father brought him here. He delivered the King in his clinic and is now in his 80's and still running a busy practice here in Manzini.

Thank you for partnering in prayer with us.

1 comment:

Margaret Glyn said...

How thrilling to know that there is an advocate for Christian principles in the government! And a Nazarene at that! Praise the Lord! May many blessings be yours in these days. With love.