God's Calling to Swaziland

For over a year, the Lord has passionately laid Swaziland on my heart, and the time has almost come to begin my year-long mission. I have graduated from A&M received my degree, and on June 11th, I will be flying into Swaziland, where I will be living life and experiencing the Lord and His glory, power, strength, and beauty until summer of 2011. For those who do not know much about Swaziland, I’ll give a brief description.

* It's TINY (only about the size of New Jersey) and has been struck HARD with poverty
* The life expectancy is 28.7. Yes, that’s less than 30 years of age.
* The HIV rate there is higher than anywhere else in the world ,with 44.2% of the population HIV+
* By April 2010, 200,000 children will have been orphaned due to AIDS
* 70% of children will be HIV+ by the time they are 15
* Over 40% of the population (of less than 1 million) is infected with AIDS
* Only 1 in 10 children will live to see the age of 30--this includes the hundreds of kids I’ll see each during my stay.
* If no change is made in this country filled with devastation, it will be completely wiped out by the year 2050

While many people tend to only associate the people of Swaziland with mere statistics, I am confident that the Lord has a much greater plan to prosper each and every person in this beautiful country.

It is my goal and my desire to set up an organization called “Empower-A-Child” in a small community that will reach out to all the people living there, but especially the many orphans who have close to nothing. The focus of my ministry will be offering the hope of eternal life to orphaned children and adults suffering from AIDS. When I first arrive, I will be surveying land and become familiar with the community, as well as spend a few weeks in constant, deep prayer with a team of Swazis as our vision comes to life. We will be setting up programs and outreaches aimed at feeding orphans, character and moral building, HIV/AIDS awareness, evangelism, and finally, I hope to set up a sponsorship program so that children can receive education. Once everything is in place, short term missionaries will be able to come and be a part of something incredible, furthering the Kingdom of God with every step.

There is a lot of abuse, disease, and injustices in Swaziland. God is working powerfully to intervene on behalf of His people. Empower a Child Swaziland will focus on meeting people where they are and offering our hands and feet as servants and disciples of Christ. We believe leaders will rise and have an incredible impact in this country. I am blessed beyond belief to have this opportunity to share the Gospel and the overwhelming love of Christ to those who are in need of a Savior.

My goal was to raise $15,000 for the entire year, which would cover all living expenses. I raised a little less than $12,000, and therefore have a bit more to raise. The Lord has been incredibly faithful in providing everything I need as I prepare for this mission, and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the support and encouragement of all who have partnered with me in this ministry. Your prayers have bee invaluable. Because I still need to raise $3,000, I would like to ask to pass this information and the Lord’s work being done overseas to churches, friends, or family members that you think would embrace the opportunity to partner with me through prayer or financial support even throughout this next year. Any one time or monthly donations would be greatly appreciated.

Empower A Child is a non-government organization (NGO) and is registered in the US as a 501(c)3 non profit charity.
While I am gone, you can either donate online or send a check/cash to my parents’ house in Texas.

If you choose to write a check, it will be tax deductible only if my name is NOT written anywhere on the check. Please make checks payable to Empower-A-Child and on the memo line, you must write, “Swaziland.”

My address:
605 Country View Ln.
Garland, TX 75043

*Donations may also be made ONLINE at http://www.empower-a-child.org. At the top of the page, go to “donate,” scroll down and in the purpose box, write “Swaziland.”
OR, you can use PayPal. My email address is listed below.

Every little bit helps me to get closer to Africa and to sharing Christ’s love with the nations!

Once again, I want to thank you ALL for your support throughout this experience! God bless. :)

In Christ Alone,
Jan Beisert

"SPEAK UP for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy." -Proverbs 31:8-9