Mitch & Char in Swaziland Africa

Beautiful African People

2012-02-02T23:46:00.002-07:00

They really are! In the last year and a half, the Lord has shown us so much, but the one thing that rises to the top deals with relationships. Ours with Christ and in observing Africans with each other(and us). I continue to be amazed at what LOVE looks like. Africans KNOW love! Family taking in and taking care of family, friends and neighbors. Everyone helps each other without any

February update from M n C

2012-01-25T10:24:00.000-07:00

It's Not Fair

2012-01-25T09:55:00.001-07:00

My dear friend and fellow missionary Sandra wrote this… SO worth sharing to see the heart and compassion of lives changed.. theirs and ours! I know God is sovereign and that nothing happens that catches Him by surprise. But in my heart, sometimes things happen and I want to cry "It's not fair"!!!! Yesterday was one of those days.I visited a child in the hospital, Kholiwe "Koe-lee-way". Kholiwe is

Mom and Dad

2012-01-20T07:28:00.000-07:00

What a treat and what a reminder of how much we love and miss them. Mom andDad go home to the USA on Sunday. These 3 weeks have flown by, and we SOloved having time with them. Got to celebrate Dads 69th birthday, visit 18CarePoints, go to church, pray, eat and do life with amazing people, delivergifts, teach children, run errands, work with government, and share whatlife looks like in

A Day in the Life- You insert the 1000 words

2012-01-19T12:08:00.000-07:00

Today brought visits to Mafutseni, Njojane, Section 19, Khumbaso,Machetukah, Maphiveni and Mayenjane. #WeLoveOurKids

His name is Lungelo (lou-en-gay-low)

2012-01-02T12:01:00.002-07:00

LUNGELO(adapted from an email from our friend and missionary here in Swaziland; Danny Quirion)When I first saw 5-year-old Lungelo he wore a ratty shirt and nothing else even though it was a cool day. He was extremely dirty with urine and faeces on his legs and he was sick with a virus. My heart just went out to him not because of his lack of cleanliness but because he hung his head in

A new year brings a new theme and focus

2012-01-01T12:46:00.001-07:00

We believe that this is the year that the Lord is directing us to "GODEEPER". Deeper in relationship with Him, Deeper in relationship with thosearound us, Deeper in discipleship with those we serve, and Deeper in everyway, interaction, focus and vision. We are SO excited for 2012. Thank youfor your prayers, thoughts, support, action in 2011. It has and continuesto equip a GREAT work for the

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-23T05:37:00.001-07:00

We LOVE you, we MISS you, and we are SO thankful for you. What a comfort to know that ALL around the world, we will all stop and celebrate the same thing. JESUS! HE has done so much for us and for so many we know. Truly “THE GIFT”!(thank you Mike Pier- Missionary to Zim for this:) When Jesus made his appearance in our world, it wasn’t with a lot of fanfare and with extravagant celebration.

amazed

2011-12-11T06:58:00.000-07:00

God is SO incredible! What a great season to celebrate all HE has done. Wanted to first of all say THANK YOU for all of the prayers and support this past year. Thank you for believing in what we are doing and equipping His work here in Swaziland. We thought it would be fitting for you to understand just what that was this past year! -Expansion-added 7 new CarePoints and have now reached over

Christmas Update - 3 pics and a vid - opportunity to get involved

2011-12-08T07:05:00.000-07:00

Well, Christmas celebrations are in full swing here in Swaziland and we areSO grateful for your prayers and support that make all of this possible. Weare SO blessed! The kids have learned that "God is with them" (the themefor the parties). Every area of the party has a training on that corebelief!We are well! Looking forward to some down time over Christmas(stilldreaming of a white one, but

You saw the pictures, now walk with me through a Christmas at the Carepoint Celebration

2011-11-28T10:41:00.001-07:00

So far nearly 1000 children in Swaziland have experienced a Christmas Celebration at their neighborhood CarePoint. We still have over 5000 more children to bring a celebration to. Each CarePoint is taking on its own flavor, and they are all OH so sweet. Walk with me through a Christmas Celebration. I got there at 9am, I wanted to be early and I did not want to stay at my house. I don’t like

Christmas At The CarePoints is HERE!

2011-11-26T06:19:00.000-07:00

In the next 3 weeks, over 6000 children will hear and understand the messagethat GOD IS WITH THEM!!! It all started today with 2 simultaneous partiesat New Village and Lagoba!

Merry Christmas!

2011-11-20T03:37:00.000-07:00

Just seemed like time to say it. Though we miss the snow, family andfriends, we take GREAT comfort in knowing that the SEASON is the same. Weall will get to stop, pause, and reflect on the birth of ONE thing we havein common: The Birth of a Savior.

Will you bring Christmas to me?

2011-11-17T03:22:00.000-07:00

-1/2 of my friends have HIV, but I have hope. Will you bring Christmas tous?-My dad left us, and my mom passed away, but I have hope. Will you bringChristmas to me?-Christmas would be sweet!-God is with me and I have comfort. Will you give me a Christmascelebration?-Just to have a safe and fun place to go.will you bring Christmas to me?$10 at www.childrenscup.org to send an African kid to a

Missing the USA's DMV

2011-11-16T02:10:00.000-07:00

Oh yah, you read it correctly. The hour or two wait at the DMV sounds mighty good right now (laughing as I type)So, my friend, be thankful-it could always take longer. I know, let me give you an example;SwazilandOn Monday night you go to the police station to register to put your name on the list for Tuesday. Tuesday morning you park in a soccer field "just there" from the police station and

shocked caution pg 13+ content

2011-11-10T01:40:00.001-07:00

Something that happens all too often. I am leaving out details/names but wanted you to see the deep dark secrets and struggles of reaching a generation of youth. 6 yr old girl shows up at a friends house. He is 8 years old. She says “lets play house house” (this is a “game” that children play here-they live in confined spaces and see the adults around them having sex-so they imitate this

Update and Newsletter from Mitch and Char

2011-11-01T11:29:00.000-06:00

Thanks again for all you do for us. We continue to be amazed at the Lord’s provision and direction for the ministries here in Swaziland and beyond. Image too small? Click to enlarge.

Please sir, may i have some bread

2011-10-28T11:09:00.001-06:00

Fridays are hectic in Swaziland. Especially the final Friday of the month. It tends to be THE payday for so many, and the day that the stores are flooded with people. After leaving the children’s cup office today, I went to our market to pick up groceries. A young man (perhaps 10) was in the parking lot area and said “Please sir, may I have some bread”…my heart still breaks when someone so

Children's Cup and Mission of Mercy... a life changing and saving partnership

2011-10-19T09:32:00.001-06:00

“Loma” (pictured above)…before and after! Lomasontfo is a beautiful 12 year old girl full of confidence. She is currently top of her class and reflects gratefulness for all she has. If you were to look at Lomasontfo today you would never have realized that she almost died 3 years back. Loma had a quick growing tumor on the left side of her jaw. What started as a small swollen bump would

Dream Center

2011-10-13T12:09:00.000-06:00

We are reallly excited to see construction continueing on "The Dream Center" here at Mbekelweni Swaziland. We will use this facility to conduct seminars, skills training, character workshops, introduce young people to career potentials and a church on Sundays... one more step in helping people go from Hurt to Hope!

I Am Not Forgotten House Mom

2011-10-07T04:56:00.001-06:00

Thank you to missionaries Randy and Karen for overseeing the IANF(I am not forgotten) homes with Children’s cup in Swaziland… check out what GOD is doing there! We would like to share with you about our newest “I Am Not Forgotten” home and our newest house Mom, Ntombie. This new house was built this past spring and has been a safe haven for many children that needed care that they were

Update from Mitch n Char - Education is key

2011-10-01T01:55:00.000-06:00

One of our kids “Siyabonga” is 12. He is in the 2nd grade (pictured above with the big smile). He wants to finish school and be a pastor The other photo is of “Ncgamphalala” . He is 9 and in the 3rd grade. He loves math and wants to be a teacher. We asked if where he would be if he was not in school. His response broke my heart. “I would be herding cows for the rest of my life”… There has

Peace in a storm

2011-09-20T11:03:00.001-06:00

Odd that one can feel so safe in the middle of what can be construed as chaos. The past two days here have brought about major strikes and protests..this time it is the Khombie drivers(public transportation bus drivers). Lots of speculation as to why they are protesting, but they have ceased the transportation for folks to go home in the 2 largest cities(ours included). This is a country that

Siphelele's story

2011-09-09T08:13:00.000-06:00

Nurse and fellow missionary Jessie recently wrote this powerful testimony of a life being changed. Char and I have a dream of sending over 200 kids back to school with partial scholarships and school fee assistance… would you like to help? Education changes lives here in Swaziland. And when school fees are as much in some cases as 3 months income-many children do not get to go…

Newsletter update from M n C

2011-08-27T09:26:00.000-06:00

Thanks again for all you mean to us, and the countless children here inSwaziland... Last month alone, we had contact with over 5600 children... Godis doing AMAZING things here. THANK YOU!!!!Image too small? Click it!

Reed Dance week - Young ladies (specifically Virgins) gather for topless occasion

2011-08-23T09:14:00.001-06:00

This week we are rolling out “True Love Waits” to all of our Carepoint kids...well, the ones that are not attending the Reed Dance. TLW is a way to educate children that they should wait until marriage to have sex. Our hope is that through love and education, we can start to change statistics here in Swaziland-decrease the teen pregnancy rate and decrease HIV infections. The Swazi culture is

Youth Sports Camp day- Aug 2011- Mbekelweni Swaziland

2011-08-17T06:55:00.000-06:00

A POWERFUL day in Swaziland. Cool temps and clouds this morning as we hadconcerns of more rain. 400 youth from 10 CarePoints came toghether atMbekelweni for our first annual sports camp day. Ages 12-18 showed up tocompete for trophies, and to hear about THE trophy of Heaven. Openingceremonies brought Njabulo(en-jah-boo-low) to speak and explain a personalrelationship with Christ... One by one

cold?

2011-08-15T10:55:00.001-06:00

Whilst complaining about being cold (have my stocking cap and gloves on, and heading to a bed with multiple blankets) as the temperatures drop into the mid 40s outside with rain (and low 50s inside our house).. I realize how GREAT I have it. So many of the families we work with do not have the luxuries that we enjoy, or have the resources of a house that keeps major drafts out, have extra

Beach ND bringing HOPE 1/2 around the world.

2011-08-12T06:00:00.001-06:00

We are blessed beyond belief to see what the community, churches, families and friends from Beach and Golva ND have done. Check this out- TRANSFORMING an entire community! http://www.youtube.com/embed/R94eYrDw6vo

A humorous day ( yes there is a "u" ...it is quite proper:-) )

2011-08-10T14:05:00.001-06:00

So a missionary family (Prince family) started a new game.. I believe I scored 12 today. How my day shook down:Drove to Matsapha(town)-saw 1 herd of cattle.. 2 were peeing. Saw 2 men on the side of the road peeing.Early morning visit to police station to secure restraining order(it’s all good)-meeting delayed until tomorrow.Departed for the Cup Global Leadership Academy in Mbekelweni.Enroute-2

a year in the life - a profound dependence on the Lord

2011-08-08T03:38:00.001-06:00

How amazing to be able to look back and see just HOW God was and is moving. It is to no one’s surprise that our initial months living in the field were challenging. Through many of those challenges-we were blinded and could not see through them. The incredible thing is that GOD knew and was navigating it all for us. It has been the longest, shortest, hardest, easiest, craziest year of our

beautiful boy

2011-08-02T09:50:00.001-06:00

Empty boxes from Feed My Starving Children double as bumbo seats at Children's Cup CarePoints. One of the volunteer cooks said she was trying to teach her baby how to sit up. (thanks for the photo Stephen Prince) Well, we are back and in full swing here in Swaziland. The brief trip to the USA was nice..the best part was seeing so many friends and family that came to the park for Hills Alive.

Who stole my corn???

2011-07-07T13:55:00.000-06:00

The whimsical life of our visitors. A common occurance in our backyard. "You know you are not in the states when..."

Would we have Psalm 51 if David had not sinned?

2011-07-02T00:57:00.000-06:00

I have been studying about King David a bit. God chose him to be the next king (after Saul). King David once said of Saul “Oh how the mighty have fallen”… King David was on a roller coaster in his life. A rise to “fame”, then hit by lust, coveting, adultery, murder…and he tried to cover it all up. God knew that David must be humbled, and essentially told this dude (Nahum) all about what King

Budget Vs. Detergent: Budget Wins...

2011-07-01T04:36:00.000-06:00

Thought you would enjoy this post from our missionary friends and fellow bloggers. The Prince family(OH how we love them). This may help shine a little light on how to save money in a developing nation with prices set higher than developed nations… We live on a budget. We've been doing this budget thing for years -- cash envelopes, etc. It feels pretty normal. But, in the States I

A Beautiful girl from Zombodze

2011-06-30T05:56:00.000-06:00

I love this little girl. She is obviously handicapped, but SMILES and hugs that light up the valley!!! (then 5 minutes later, more giggles, smiles and up for another hug… she is like shampoo- rinse, lather, repeat.. )J God is growing our facilitator’s heart in to loving and caring for the Carepoint kids in an extra-ordinary way. This is a story of Gugu Dlamini who is 13yrs of age.

The heart of a Volunteer Cook - bringing JOY to so many

2011-06-12T10:50:00.001-06:00

Thuli Mdluli is a cook at one of our CarePoints. She has compassionate heart, and has shown this by extending care for 3 kids that don’t even belong to her. Meet John. John was abondoned by his mom, and left to his father (who is now re-married). The new wife wanted to leave him because John was not her son. The father decided to harm John, in fact he tried to kill him by throwing John in a

June update from Mitch and Char

2011-06-02T01:09:00.000-06:00

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Global Leadership Academy - Internship program Podcast

2011-06-01T04:57:00.001-06:00

http://childrenscup.podbean.com/2011/06/01/global-leadership-academy-a-vibrant-multi-cultural-internship-program/ A multi-cultural onsite program that promises to rock your world. If you are interested in Missions or International ministry, you will want to be involved in the next round of student interns. We at Children’s Cup believe that THESE are the future global changers! Learn more about

Power Camps wrap up, Teams arrive, Orphans move in...

2011-05-28T08:33:00.001-06:00

What is Power Camp? Here in Swaziland it is a big celebration that takes a camp to kids(instead of kids to a camp). This way, every child in the community can participate. PowerCamps this year focused on “Seeking Jesus first” From matthew 6:33 “Seek Ye First”. Thousands of kids attended one of the many mobile camps where they learned this verse in a variety of ways. Jumping Castle-Kings live in a

Sitting under a Tree -Starting a new CarePoint

2011-05-19T06:58:00.000-06:00

That is how business and partnerships are formed here in Swaziland. Today was no exception. We met with community leaders and volunteer cooks to discuss the stages and steps to starting a CarePoint in their community(a point or location where children will come for care-including meals, medical aid, educational support, spiritual guidance, life skills) They were VERY elated to have the

In the Teacher's Words...

2011-05-11T01:27:00.000-06:00

This is written by one of the Teacher’s employed by Children’s Cup. It is OBVIOUS the heart she has for reaching the lost in her country here in Swaziland! As a teacher at Madonsa I come every morning for class before the kids. I would see the 3ry old twins Alex and Alexina lying flat with their empty stomachs just by the door of the classroom. They were not only hungry, but smelly and

Update from Mitch n Char

2011-05-01T05:39:00.000-06:00

PowerCamps, School Fees, Orphan Homes… oh my! Image too small? Just click to enlarge

"Easters" and PowerCamps in Swaziland

2011-04-22T00:29:00.001-06:00

The kids call it "Easters" and it makes us chuckle. They are so eager to learn and so willing to listen. Many adults in this country do not value children. We had a little boy flinch when we wnet to give him a hug.(can you imagine what home life must be like?). Easter is a social event here. Families going back to their homesteads, children shuffled off with different caregivers. The

April update from Mitch n Char

2011-04-03T06:24:00.001-06:00

The past 7 months have been a season of growth, and as we are recognizing; there is a whole lot of progress yet to happen. We were going to send you pictures of more of the precious children and tell you more of the success stories we are seeing here in Africa, you know-the typical marketing approach to “selling/convincing” everyone about the importance of what we are doing. No pretty

4 Hildebrants in Africa

2011-03-25T09:34:00.000-06:00

Mom and Dad came to visit, encourage and serve. This video depicts much of their time here, but beyond that; it shows the 3 Africa's we see.1)-What everyone thinks of when they think of Africa2)-The despair and reality of what Africa is really like3)- the HOPE placed in the children here

Meet 3 precious ones - March update from Mitch 'n Char

2011-03-03T13:33:00.000-07:00

Where would they be today without YOUR help? Image too small? Click it to enlarge

Six month mark...

2011-03-01T22:40:00.007-07:00

Hi everyone! Char here, trying my hand at this blog thing. :-)As I sit here on our six month mark of being in Swaziland, Africa, my heart is full. It seems like we just arrived yesterday, yet other times it feels like we've been here for years. I was listening to some music today and Ten Avenue North By Your Side came on...I love the chorus:And I'll be by your sideWherever you fallIn the dead of

Mbekelweni- Global Leadership Academy

2011-02-13T09:28:00.001-07:00

Check out this video about Children's Cup's Global Leadership Academy - training ministry interns in Africa to go out and serve others with the love and hope of Jesus.We need your help with scholarships for them as they walk out this 10-month commitment to learn Jesus-style ministry in the hard places of the world.GIVING HOPE. INSPIRING DREAMS. CHANGING WORLDS..

Sometimes, noise gets in the way

2011-02-05T22:56:00.000-07:00

Have had so much to write and blog about lately, but can not seem to wrap our minds around it all. Mom and dad are here for just a few days more. Life and death issues for a very close friend. A new family moving to Swaziland to serve. Meetings and appointments. The Rodger's family returning this week. Teams assembling and individuals coming starting this month. Discipleship training for all

February Newsletter from Mitch n Char

2011-01-31T23:15:00.000-07:00

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Facilitator Training

2011-01-19T08:28:00.000-07:00

Today was day 2 of Teacher Facilitator training. We are BLESSED to have an incredibly competent staff of locals who serve and love the children every day. From across the country and representing 16 CarePoints-they all came. We believe that equipping them to equip the children will create a long term solution and change here in Swaziland.. PLEASE pray for them this year. Their job is a vital

Part 2 of 2. Zinty shares how to build trust and relationships in Swaziland

2011-01-18T03:39:00.000-07:00

Part 2 of 2. Zinty shares how to build trust and relationships in SwazilandClick this link for the 2nd part of a 2 part Podcast (SwaziPod) series discussing trust and relationship building in Swaziland Africa. OR, search Itunes for "Children's Cup"

Section 19

2011-01-13T09:11:00.000-07:00

That is the communities name. Section 19. In the middle of sugar canefields, and quite possibly the poorest of the poor we have ever seen.Disease, illness, poor living conditions, the only water source is thechannel that is used for irrigation for the cane fields. These are theirhouses, this is their community. Around 80 children and their families.Some orphaned, some with caregivers, some

Part 1 of 2 Get to know Zinty, learn about truth and how to start a relationship

2011-01-10T06:14:00.000-07:00

Zinty is a phenomenal servant of Christ and employee of Children's Cup Swaziland. In this first of a 2 episode series, you get to learn a little about her background and an explanation of what truth looks like to many Africans. We start discussing how to build relationships and how to avoid offending others in a split culture environment. Click this link to listen to the first Swazi Pod of

January update from Mitch 'n Char

2011-01-02T08:55:00.000-07:00

Image too small? Click it! New Year- a great time to reflect and to vision forward. “What a mighty God we serve” (a very common song here)

Christmas At The CarePoints 2010 Recap

2010-12-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

Your gifts and prayers made this possible. Comfort and joy to thousands of kids in Swaziland Africa. ENOJOY!

2 worlds

2010-12-28T13:13:00.001-07:00

Official Swaziland attire as seen daily here in Africa…note the club/stick in one hand… and Cell phone in the other! Last week(Christmas Eve Day)was Incwala (in “click” walla)…the short explanation- celebration of first fruits . It involves thousands coming together, worshipping and praying to ancestors. For us-this is a spiritually dark season, we knew that ancestral worship was common, but did

Christmas post card and highlight of Christmas celebrations

2010-12-21T13:07:00.001-07:00

(image too small? click it to enlarge)Merry Christmas to ALL!!! We mailed a big pile of Christmas cards out from Swaziland 2 weeks ago...so when you go to your mailbox in march and get it-just be surprised. It looks like this! What an incredible season. 18 “Christmas at the CarePoint” celebrations around the country. Children learning all about comfort and joy! (

New Podcast! ALL songs! Teachers and staff, Children, Youth

2010-12-19T11:52:00.000-07:00

Last week, all of the Swaziland Cup staff and Missionaries came together, the first song is the result. 2nd song-preschool group from Maphiveni, and the rest- courtesy of Missionary Mark B who recorded several youth groups at the CarePoints. click here to listen: ALL songs! Teachers and staff, Children, Youth (or search itunes for "Children's Cup")

3 Favorite Pics from last week in Swaziland

2010-12-18T11:09:00.000-07:00

Leverage...a video we need your help sharing!

2010-12-17T02:21:00.000-07:00

Will you help us by sharing this video to businesses, organizations and churches? With the end of the year quickly approaching, we know that many might be looking for something to give to that will make an eternal difference...

What do you see on that mountain?

2010-12-12T11:50:00.003-07:00

I had a friend share this.. seems quite relevant to all we chase after in Life…(thanks Lacy)The mountain top experience is a great experience, a great encouragement, and how when we are on the mountain top we can see and look towards the next mountain. But how nothing grows on top of a mountain. All the (Growth) plants, etc are growing on the side of the mountain (the

Swaziland Christmas at the CarePoints 1

2010-12-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

December newsletter and update from Swaziland

2010-12-04T09:10:00.001-07:00

click image to enlarge:Hard to believe December is already upon us! No snow here in Africa, but the spirit of the season is the same! Just finished the first round of Christmas Celebrations at the CarePoints. Bless you, thank you so much for all of your prayers and support. We are SO blessed and grateful! PS-quick update: Christina-health is ok / Car-is still in a “shop”-it should be able to

WHY? - and we were complaining?

2010-12-01T08:00:00.001-07:00

“us”- Meetings, coordinating, sorting, electrical outages, water outages, storms, meetings, currency issues, cultural issues…“She” - 5 years old and was raped this week by a man in the community… No other words.

Youth discovers the power of prayer!

2010-11-29T06:28:00.000-07:00

Kudos to Missionary Mark B. for capturing this story;Nonsikilelo (aka Ziggy) is a 14 year old girl. Her father has died, leavingher and her seven siblings orphaned. Her mother was without a job. Her mainsource of food was found at the CarePoint.Ziggy has always attended children's church on Sundays, but it neverimpacted her. She was coming to the CarePoint for her daily food, but shewas

Beautiful shell - pictures can be deceiving

2010-11-29T06:25:00.001-07:00

As we look around Swaziland, everything is green and lush. Panoramic views abound in all directions. It truly is a “beautiful” country and quite pleasing to the eye. As with most things, this wide angle looks better. As we dig into that landscape we see some of the most abject poverty we have witnessed. Children with distended tummies and skinny arms due to malnutrition, mud huts with no

Karl shares his compelling story - From Zimbabwe to Swaziland. A missionary journey.

2010-11-21T02:16:00.000-07:00

A new Podcast "SwaziPod" from @childrenscup in Swaziland. Listen here or subscribe in Itunes podcasts-look for "Children's cup"Karl shares his compelling story - From Zimbabwe to Swaziland. A missionary journey.

Children's Cup Christmas Celebrations- Comfort and Joy! find 10 to give $10

2010-11-21T01:39:00.000-07:00

New SwaziPod podcast from Swaziland. Christmas is in the air!Children's Cup Christmas Celebrations- Comfort and Joy! find 10 to give $10

There and Back again - with Thanks

2010-11-20T08:42:00.001-07:00

No, it is not from JRR Tolkien. Our physical journey these past two weeks have taken us around the country of Swaziland, across to Mozambique and over to South Africa. Our spiritual journey seems to have as many miles and bumps in it too. Perhaps our lowest low two weeks ago, followed by hundreds of notes and emails of encouragement leading to multiple crests of highs. Through it all, we see

Car can be repaired-people can not be replaced.

2010-11-09T07:36:00.001-07:00

We have felt SO encouraged these past few days. Yes, circumstances can certainly appear overwhelming-but does ANY of it surprise God? NO WAY. Knowing that and coming to an understanding of actually Believing that is a process. We see where God’s hand was even in the accident last week. 6inches potentially separated us from being among the living. The impact point was absorbed mainly by

Praising so the Devil can hear

2010-11-05T13:21:00.000-06:00

We are cranking the praise and worship music. We WILL NOT let the devil win this, we stand strong on Christ, on HIS promises. He is greater, and HE has a plan! SO grateful for friends around the globe offering up their prayers, their friends, their intercessors. We are really going to TICK off the devil now! Tomorrow’s mercies will be new!

pray for us please.

2010-11-05T12:01:00.001-06:00

Faith is fading, desperate for your prayers. Earlier today, we asked for prayers for Christina-she is doing better, but now we ask for ourselves. Today(we are ok physically-Mitch has a large bump on his head, Char has a stiff back) our car (a 12 year old Toyota Rav4) was totaled here in Swaziland(we have just had it 6 weeks and spent nearly $8000 for it-supply and demand dictates prices

Get 10 to give $10 - Christmas for Orphans

2010-11-03T23:07:00.000-06:00

"The perfect gift for that someone that has everything!!! Christmas to a child who has nothing!"

You pay how many cattle for a wife? Labolla payments for your wife.

2010-10-30T02:24:00.000-06:00

You pay how many cattle for a wife? Labolla payments for your wife. A "SwaziPod" podcast from Swaziland Africa. Karl explains the process of working with a family to gain a wife. Search podcasts in Itunes for "Children's Cup" and subscribe, or subscribe in the above link.

Oct/Nov newsletter from Mitch & Char

2010-10-30T00:56:00.000-06:00

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Mitch and Char - what Children's Cup is doing in Swaziland

2010-10-29T10:41:00.000-06:00

Just a short video update from Swaziland! Newsletter and Podcast coming soon.. ready to learn about Labolla? (how the "dowry" system works here).. gather your cows and get ready-it's coming on this weeks Podcast!

a Social Experiment - Highs and Lows

2010-10-23T08:20:00.000-06:00

Despite the desperate situations we see around us, GOD is doing some incredible things. The local church is growing-and more importantly-getting involved. Servolution projects coming out of the church and back into the neighborhoods. Last week, Mitch covered preaching at Healing Place Church Swaziland. He spoke on "Talents"... and discussed the parable. At the end of the sermon, a

What can we do?

2010-10-18T06:40:00.001-06:00

A 14 year old girl was taken in by this elderly couple(not giving name or photo-to keep her protected), because her mom re-married and the new dad was beating her. One would think-“AHHH, finally someone in Swaziland cares enough to reach out to a young lady, cares enough to show what safety and LOVE look like”…then this utter violation-she was molested by the grandfather figure. Our hearts

Inquisitive smile

2010-10-08T10:47:00.001-06:00

Look at the sparkle in his eyes.. the grin forming on his face... AMAZINGright?This shot was taken at the Christmas parties last year(we are gearing upright now for this year's parties). The Children's Cup goal is to get 5000kids "sponsored" for the Christmas party this year. $10 provides that childa wild and fun party, puppet shows, face-painting, jumping castles(theadults seem to like this

New Podcast - Praise and worship in Siswatti

2010-10-03T09:11:00.000-06:00

HPC (healing place church) here in Mbabane Swaziland with Pastor @benrodgers and an amazing praise and worship team. Click this link: http://childrenscup.podbean.com/ or visit itunes and search “Children’s Cup” in your podcast section. Praise, Worship and Prayer from our African friends. Enjoy! And please let us know your thoughts on this, and future episodes!

2 new podcasts

2010-09-23T12:10:00.001-06:00

A series of 2 podcasts with 5 amazing young adults sharing. Subscribe via itunes. Search podcasts for “Children’s Cup” or use this link: http://childrenscup.podbean.com God is rocking the youth of Africa!

Just a photo update

2010-09-23T02:43:00.000-06:00

Just a few candids from KaKaoza (gah-ko-zah) carepoint.. "Gigi's"

1st day of Junior High

2010-09-21T14:32:00.001-06:00

A few folks have asked what life is like here in Africa as Americans. I do not really know how to put to words what I am feeling. Do you remember when you went to school for the first time, or switched schools? Anticipation, fear, excitement, and a sense of not really know where you belong anymore? I guess that is as close of a comparison as we can find. Just like school, you start to make

September Newsletter from Mitch and Char

2010-09-18T01:59:00.000-06:00

www.mitchionary.blogspot.com image too small? Click it! J Mitch and Charlotte Hildebrant Missionaries to Swaziland Africa Psalm 82:3-4 MSG “You're here to defend the defenseless, to make sure that underdogs get a fair break; Your job is to stand up for the powerless….”

First Podcast "Hope Found" Nelly's story

2010-09-11T07:37:00.001-06:00

We just finished our first podcast interview here in Swaziland. Nelly is living with HIV and has found HOPE in her circumstances. 1)You can subscribe through Itunes FREE (if you use itunes) by going into the itunes srote, selecting podcasts and searching for “Childrens Cup” (then everytime you update your podcasts(refresh) new episodes will auto load for you). 2)You can go to http://

It is not always black and white

2010-09-08T03:22:00.001-06:00

www.mitchionary.blogspot.com The people of Swaziland are beautiful. Striking features, skin that seems to glisten, and responses of “Yes” when asked any question. It is rude to say no here, even if you do not understand the question. The pace of life is nearly as opposite as the hemisphere we are now living in. You can not walk into Lowes and get the plumbing parts you need, and the

In country 48 hours

2010-09-04T00:05:00.000-06:00

A very good morning to you(or super late night). We have been in Swaziland nearly 48 hours now, and are realizing that this is a marathon-not a sprint. There is a lot to be done(just like back in the states)-and in God’s perfect timing, it will be! We are seeing that it is not all “black and white” (new blog coming soon at www.mitchionary.blogspot.com). Even English words here have a

What an awesome God

2010-08-30T21:13:00.001-06:00

I will be brief, Our God is an AMAZING God! Him working through your prayers and support have gotten us here. THANK YOU so very much! We fly out bright and early tomorrow morning for Swaziland. One way should be a scary place to be, but we have never been more comfortable knowing that our future is UNCERTAIN. At peace, filled with gratefulness and gladness, and ready to see Him in a new

Mixed drinks?

2010-08-04T08:27:00.003-06:00

Yah, that is kind of what we feel like. 1 part ecstatic, 1 part sadness, 1 part uncertainty, and ½ measure of joy. As we leave a ministry we absolutely LOVE (Mission of Mercy and Bethesda Christian Broadcasting), to pursue our dream and His dream…it is just a mix. Shaken, not stirred. Every once in a while a different ingredient seems to separate and float to the top. We are comforted by His

A bit of fun

2010-08-02T11:17:00.006-06:00

As we said goodbye to our friends and co-workers here at Mission of Mercy. We were made to “dress the parts” as “prairie missionaries”. Complete with an offering that weighed in at 40lbs. Everyone brought their spare change and we collected $249.20 along with a sore back. You can not tell, but the shirt is VERY wrinkled, and the glasses are as old as Mark Pluimer!(pics- us, the team, and char

July's update from Mitch and Char

2010-07-24T14:28:00.002-06:00

Well, the reality is setting in. We are weeks away from moving to Africa. A number of folks have asked the following: 1)“When are you coming back?”-the answer; We do not know. God put on our hearts to go, He has not shown us when we are/if we are to return (other than short visits).2)“What exactly will you do there?”-the answer; We will assist Children’s Cup in a

Rapid City Journal - July 24

2010-07-24T12:37:00.001-06:00

First, Mitch Hildebrant had to get past his ego. As the 36-year-old president of the Bethesda Christian Broadcasting group, Hildebrant had a great job, a good salary, a nice home and all the power and trappings that come with career success in America. “My ego got in the way at first,” admitted Hildebrant, talking about grappling with the decision that he and his wife, Charlotte, made to

Rapid City Journal

2010-07-21T10:10:00.003-06:00

Mitch Hildebrant, falls to tears while asking the crowd for offerings from the Main Stage during the 2010 Hills Alive Summer Music Festival at Memorial Park in Rapid City on Sunday, July 18, 2010. The Hildebrants have no return date set. Charlotte Hildebrant, stops to talk with McKayla Schwahn, left, while walking near the games area, Schwahn is a family friend from

Endings mean new beginnings

2010-07-20T20:47:00.000-06:00

Ok, random thoughts to follow… Well, we finished up the last real "official" duty for Bethesda Christian Broadcasting…HILLS ALIVE, celebrating 25 years as the biggest FREE family festival. Crowds over the 3 days were over 65,000! Hundreds met Jesus for the first time, hundreds of children were sponsored with MofM, and it was powerful to see and watch Him move. It was an emotional event for

2 weeks in country-Brandon King

2010-07-01T18:27:00.002-06:00

Our dear friend Brandon has been in Swaziland 2 weeks.. this is his accurate and tough account of what he is seeing/feeling. We are so very proud of this young man!**disclaimer-this is a tough read, please prepare yourself for hard content**Today I broke. I witnessed something that I will forever remember and it brings a statistic to reality. Today I was asked to

Haiti

2010-06-28T17:08:00.001-06:00

Well Sarah palin saw Russia from her house. We see Haiti from our hotel. Beautiful, desperate, wonderful, sad. We finished the construction and painting portions of the trip. Tomorrow; KIDSsssss. Whoooohoooooo!!! Mitch-el-team leader-o

Day 1 on the ground

2010-06-24T16:06:00.001-06:00

A small pickup game of baseball, soccer, even basketball as we arrived at the Field of Dreams. The inside of the building is where we started today, and will continue tomorrow. Sanding the concrete walls to smooth them out and prep them for paint(sandpaper and stones rubbed on the walls) The start of an emotional journey for many of our team. We toured a low income area next to a different

Mission team on the ground

2010-06-23T21:10:00.001-06:00

Full of smiles in the Dominican Republic! Mitch – Team leader

*Mitch & Char in Swaziland Africa*

Beautiful African People

February update from M n C

It's Not Fair

Mom and Dad

A Day in the Life- You insert the 1000 words

His name is Lungelo (lou-en-gay-low)

A new year brings a new theme and focus

Merry Christmas!

amazed

Christmas Update - 3 pics and a vid - opportunity to get involved

You saw the pictures, now walk with me through a Christmas at the Carepoint Celebration

Christmas At The CarePoints is HERE!

Merry Christmas!

Will you bring Christmas to me?

Missing the USA's DMV

shocked **caution pg 13+ content**

Update and Newsletter from Mitch and Char

Please sir, may i have some bread

Children's Cup and Mission of Mercy... a life changing and saving partnership

Dream Center

I Am Not Forgotten House Mom

Update from Mitch n Char - Education is key

Peace in a storm

Siphelele's story

Newsletter update from M n C

Reed Dance week - Young ladies (specifically Virgins) gather for topless occasion

Youth Sports Camp day- Aug 2011- Mbekelweni Swaziland

cold?

Beach ND bringing HOPE 1/2 around the world.

A humorous day ( yes there is a "u" ...it is quite proper:-) )

a year in the life - a profound dependence on the Lord

beautiful boy

Who stole my corn???

Would we have Psalm 51 if David had not sinned?

Budget Vs. Detergent: Budget Wins...

A Beautiful girl from Zombodze

The heart of a Volunteer Cook - bringing JOY to so many

June update from Mitch and Char

Global Leadership Academy - Internship program Podcast

Power Camps wrap up, Teams arrive, Orphans move in...

Sitting under a Tree -Starting a new CarePoint

In the Teacher's Words...

Update from Mitch n Char

"Easters" and PowerCamps in Swaziland

April update from Mitch n Char

4 Hildebrants in Africa

Meet 3 precious ones - March update from Mitch 'n Char

Six month mark...

Mbekelweni- Global Leadership Academy

Sometimes, noise gets in the way

February Newsletter from Mitch n Char

Facilitator Training

Part 2 of 2. Zinty shares how to build trust and relationships in Swaziland

Section 19

Part 1 of 2 Get to know Zinty, learn about truth and how to start a relationship

January update from Mitch 'n Char

Christmas At The CarePoints 2010 Recap

2 worlds

Christmas post card and highlight of Christmas celebrations

New Podcast! ALL songs! Teachers and staff, Children, Youth

3 Favorite Pics from last week in Swaziland

Leverage...a video we need your help sharing!

What do you see on that mountain?

Swaziland Christmas at the CarePoints 1

December newsletter and update from Swaziland

WHY? - and we were complaining?

Youth discovers the power of prayer!

Beautiful shell - pictures can be deceiving

Karl shares his compelling story - From Zimbabwe to Swaziland. A missionary journey.

Children's Cup Christmas Celebrations- Comfort and Joy! find 10 to give $10

There and Back again - with Thanks

Car can be repaired-people can not be replaced.

Praising so the Devil can hear

pray for us please.

Get 10 to give $10 - Christmas for Orphans

You pay how many cattle for a wife? Labolla payments for your wife.

Oct/Nov newsletter from Mitch & Char

Mitch and Char - what Children's Cup is doing in Swaziland

a Social Experiment - Highs and Lows

Mitch & Char in Swaziland Africa

shocked caution pg 13+ content