We recently finished checking Acts in the Arli, Gurbet and Chergash languages. It was a four month process, fun to do, but also with many challenges. One of the challenges in Bible translation is what to do when there is implied background information that we know was clear to those who read the New TestamentContinue reading ““Don’t eat strangled animals” (Lost [and Found] in Translation, Installment #16)”
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Pray requests for Croatia trip (leaving Wednesday)
We leave for Croatia in just two days. A friend of ours asked how he could pray for us and our trip; Pam wrote him the following and we wanted to share it with all of you and ask you to pray for the same. Thank you! Prayer requests from Pam: 1. That our luggageContinue reading “Pray requests for Croatia trip (leaving Wednesday)”
Happy 2nd “Big Friday”; pictures from the FROG ball; Daniel turned 15
I know that Easter has passed according to our calendar, but in Serbia and parts of Croatia, Easter is this weekend and today is Good Friday, or as they call it, “Big Friday”. It is a joy to celebrate Easter not once but twice! This week we were translating Peter’s sermon in Acts 2 inContinue reading “Happy 2nd “Big Friday”; pictures from the FROG ball; Daniel turned 15″
“Up to the elbows…” (Lost [and found] in translation, #12); March birthdays; visits with moms
Thank you all for your faithful prayers for us! March is birthday month for us. Elizabeth turned 28 on the 1st and Pamala’s birthday was on the 2nd (see pictures below). Jonathan turns 31 on the 19th and Daniel turns 15 on the 20th. I guess we should just leave the streamers up all month!Continue reading ““Up to the elbows…” (Lost [and found] in translation, #12); March birthdays; visits with moms”
But they didn’t have shoelaces… (Lost and Found in Translation: Installment #11)
Roma translators for the Arli and Gurbet languages during a week of training for their classes in Mission and Bible Translation and the History of Bible Translation TRANSLATION NEWS: Thank you for praying for us in our Bible translation work. This week we are editing the translations of the Gospel of Mark chapters 7-10 inContinue reading “But they didn’t have shoelaces… (Lost and Found in Translation: Installment #11)”
Pictures of our family Christmas; 2022 Bible translation progress
left to right: Daniel (14), Stephen & Elizabeth Sell (27), Matthew (24), Todd, Ariela (11), Pamala, Jonathan (30), Kirsten (18), Timothy (32) FAMILY CHRISTMAS: It has been wonderful having the whole family together for Christmas. Jonathan flew in from Crescent City, California, and Matthew from Decatur, Georgia. Stephen, Elizabeth and Timothy live locally, and Kirsten,Continue reading “Pictures of our family Christmas; 2022 Bible translation progress”
Thanksgiving & Christmas with family; Which is going faster, Jude or John?
We are doing well as a family and are enjoying the holiday season. Below are pictures of our Thanksgiving celebration, Christmas decorating and Messiah sing-along. We’re thankful all the kids can be with us this year for our first Christmas at our new-to-us home in Belton, Missouri. L-R: Kirsten (18), Daniel (14), Elizabeth, Ariela (11),Continue reading “Thanksgiving & Christmas with family; Which is going faster, Jude or John?”
Giving Tuesday is here!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are past. Today is Giving Tuesday. Thank you for your support through your prayers and financial donations. If you would like to give a year-end special gift, please click the Donate button (or use the mailing address or phone number) at the bottom of this page. The Lord has usedContinue reading “Giving Tuesday is here!”
Flying the flag of missions to children; checking Matthew chapters 10-13
Last week our church held our vacation Bible school and Pam and I led the missions class. We had 35-40 kids, ages pre-K through 5th grade. Pam did an amazing job teaching. She taught the kids (in an age-appropriate way so they could grasp it), why and how we do Bible translation for Roma. InContinue reading “Flying the flag of missions to children; checking Matthew chapters 10-13”
Our daily prayer calendar for May 2022 (The Prices Write)
Click below to download this prayer list formatted as a calendar for printing: May 1 Pray for repairs on our car Kirsten uses & that it will serve her well until she can get a car of her own May 2 Pray we can finish Daniel’s bedroom & the sunroom before we move in &Continue reading “Our daily prayer calendar for May 2022 (The Prices Write)”