This past week, God has answered your prayers in some
very obvious ways as we "Connected" with 19 colleagues and their 5 MKs
who have served overseas. What a privilege to hear stories of God's
faithfulness in their lives through the joys and the challenges. Some
would say they came to us "wounded" or at the very least "discouraged"
by the wear and tear of ministry and cross-cultural living. While God
alone is the Healer, it has been a blessing to have a front row seat to
the beginnings of His healing in their lives as we sought to serve and
honor them. Your partnership with my Wycliffe ministry through your
prayers and gifts now extends to them as they continue all around the
world. Thank you!
There were also some unique logistical challenges that could have interfered with the impact of week. We watched in awe as the Lord gave wisdom and willing hearts and hands to keep things running. The "Crew" hosting the week felt exactly like the servants at the wedding feast, knowing Jesus had made the wine and truly was the One who kept things together for them. Your prayers helped us as facilitators... helping grow our faith and rekindling our own passion to continue serving.
To step back, we do all of this because there are 180 million people in our world without a single verse of Scripture in the language that speaks to their heart. Our colleagues go to the uttermost parts of the earth... we serve them in Orlando... you pray and give where God has placed you... so that Bible translation may be accelerated and lives may be transformed as people understand how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the translated Word. You share in the reward He will give because of lives that have been changed through the sacrifice of your time and resources. Each of us impacting His Kingdom in the way He has called us to do... all for His Glory.
Prayer Requests:
I am praying for you, too. Please let me know if there are specifics I may remember on your behalf.
There were also some unique logistical challenges that could have interfered with the impact of week. We watched in awe as the Lord gave wisdom and willing hearts and hands to keep things running. The "Crew" hosting the week felt exactly like the servants at the wedding feast, knowing Jesus had made the wine and truly was the One who kept things together for them. Your prayers helped us as facilitators... helping grow our faith and rekindling our own passion to continue serving.
To step back, we do all of this because there are 180 million people in our world without a single verse of Scripture in the language that speaks to their heart. Our colleagues go to the uttermost parts of the earth... we serve them in Orlando... you pray and give where God has placed you... so that Bible translation may be accelerated and lives may be transformed as people understand how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the translated Word. You share in the reward He will give because of lives that have been changed through the sacrifice of your time and resources. Each of us impacting His Kingdom in the way He has called us to do... all for His Glory.
Prayer Requests:
- for the Bibleless to have access to His Word soon
- for me to have rest and opportunity to express much gratitude, especially in this Thanksgiving season
I am praying for you, too. Please let me know if there are specifics I may remember on your behalf.
