Isaiah 43:19
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
https://www.wycliffe.org.uk/resources/press-releases/bible-translated-into-its-700th-language/
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Growth in the number of languages the Bible has been translated into...
Prayer Points
• Papua New Guinea (PNG): Pray against the spread of COVID-19 and for medical workers throughout the country.
• Bible translation: Praise for translation teams reinstating travel to and from the villages.
• Our roles in PNG: Praise for a positive start to the new school year, and pray for plans for Encounter, a student retreat in October. Praise that Zoom meetings allow Scott to remain productive and connected with the Security team.
• PNG missionaries: Pray for strength and perseverance for everyone serving in Ukarumpa.
• God’s provision: Praise for God’s plan & timing in our flights, and pray for our safe transfers and quarantine.
Friday, August 14, 2020
Prayer & Fasting...
This morning brought the discouraging word that our flights on August 18th
are cancelled again; this was our 5th attempt at flights to return to our roles
serving in PNG. Thankfully, we received word before going for our 5th
COVID-19 test! As we look for new flights, we ask that you would pray and
fast with us. Pray, not just for us, but for the other families also endeavoring
to return to their essential roles in PNG as well. Pray for the families still in
Ukarumpa who were anxiously waiting for all of us to return, to help lighten
the workload there and encourage those who have been faithfully laboring
under the additional burden of being severely short-staffed. We met with the
families here via Zoom meeting today, and our prayers were as much for our
colleagues and friends in Ukarumpa as
they were for our own travels. Trusting
in the LORD was the thread woven
throughout all of our prayers and
conversations, and it continues to be
the truth that strengthens and
encourages us to persevere when we
are feeling discouraged. We know His
loving plan, in His timing, is still the
best option and we will continue to
seek Him and His will be done in it all.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
We are challenged to thank God for all circumstances, which has not been easy, but we have certainly seen His provision and kindness in our delay. We were blessed to visit good friends in Maine, which would not have happened if we’d left on our timetable. What blessings can you find in this time of waiting and uncertainty? We pray, rejoice, and give thanks because we know and trust the One who is sovereign over all the circumstances.
Prayer Points...
• Papua New Guinea (PNG): Pray for an end to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the capital city and against its spread throughout the country.
• Bible translation: Praise for the 40th anniversary of the PNG Bible Translation Association this month.
• Our roles in PNG: Pray for those in PNG stepping up to continue to cover our roles at the school and in security, and for a positive start to the new school year this week.
• PNG missionaries: Pray for the morale of everyone in Ukarumpa who are stretched thin and awaiting our return.
• God’s provision: Pray for God’s plan & timing in our flights, transfers and quarantine and for our perseverance.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Delayed Again...
Dear Friends,
Our flights to Papua New Guinea were canceled by the airline again. We contacted our travel agent and asked him to rebook us for the earliest possible flight which, at the moment, is scheduled for August 18th.. We are frustrated and disappointed, yet undaunted in our desire to return to the field. Please pray for our return and the return of 5 other mission families to Papua New Guinea. On a positive note, we have official permission from the PNG government to enter the country and to quarantine in our home in Ukarumpa. We are also thankful for friends who are helping to prepare our house for quarantine; please pray we readjust well when we do return.
Thank you for your prayers,
Scott & Kathy
Our flights to Papua New Guinea were canceled by the airline again. We contacted our travel agent and asked him to rebook us for the earliest possible flight which, at the moment, is scheduled for August 18th.. We are frustrated and disappointed, yet undaunted in our desire to return to the field. Please pray for our return and the return of 5 other mission families to Papua New Guinea. On a positive note, we have official permission from the PNG government to enter the country and to quarantine in our home in Ukarumpa. We are also thankful for friends who are helping to prepare our house for quarantine; please pray we readjust well when we do return.
Thank you for your prayers,
Scott & Kathy
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