Tag Archives: Roma

So, what do you do all day?

One of our supporting churches recently asked for a report from us, in the form of the following questions. I wanted to share part of it with you all, since you may have some of the same questions. What is your primary task or role as a missionary? I am an International Bible Translation ConsultantContinue reading “So, what do you do all day?”

Flying out to Serbia tomorrow (The Prices Write)

Dear praying friends, Tomorrow I travel to Jagodina (which means “strawberry”; shown on map above), Serbia, to teach a class on biblical exegesis for a week. The Roma translators I consult are taking this course on how to discover the meaning of a Bible passage as part of their training, and they will be joinedContinue reading “Flying out to Serbia tomorrow (The Prices Write)”

Day 9, Croatia trip: 2nd day of teen camp

Thank you for praying. Today was the second (and last) day of the teen day camp and 16 teens attended. We drove them from the village into town to the ministry house where we are staying. After praying, we sang a couple praise songs, then one of the summer teamers, Patrick, gave a short gospelContinue reading “Day 9, Croatia trip: 2nd day of teen camp”

Day 6, Croatia trip: VBS lesson–Jesus calms the storm

Thank you for your faithful prayers. We had an excellent VBS session. There were around 60 kids who attended. The lesson was on Jesus calming the storm. The kids listened really well, the team did a fantastic job acting out the story, and the children did a good job making their handcraft of a bracelet.Continue reading “Day 6, Croatia trip: VBS lesson–Jesus calms the storm”

67% donated for our trip to Croatia; “in another form”: lost (and found) in translation, installment #13

UPCOMING TRIP TO CROATIA: Thank you for your prayers for our upcoming trip to Croatia (June 28-July 12). We have our airline tickets purchased, and since we wrote last month, we have received $6,755 of the $10,000 needed! Praise God and thank you for your kindness. If you would like to give to help usContinue reading “67% donated for our trip to Croatia; “in another form”: lost (and found) in translation, installment #13″

278 homes visited; encouraging friendships & visits; grateful for family & missions partnerships!

We’ve got lots of pictures for this update! Pictured at top is a copy of the Gospel of Luke and 50 chronological Bible stories in the Ludari language, the Roma language spoken in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, where we used to live. Sergej and Željka (pictured above) and the Pioneers team went to all 198 housesContinue reading “278 homes visited; encouraging friendships & visits; grateful for family & missions partnerships!”

“Oh for a 1,000 … languages to tell my great Redeemer’s praise”; Slovakia report part 1

I am on day 9 of my 11-day trip to Slovakia. Thank you for praying for me. The Lord has graciously answered so many prayer requests, including the following: I’ve had safety on all my flights and transport to the two different venues; my luggage made it safely; I have remained healthy; I was exhaustedContinue reading ““Oh for a 1,000 … languages to tell my great Redeemer’s praise”; Slovakia report part 1″

Luke & 50 Bible stories are now in print in Ludari!

We praise God for bringing us to this wonderful milestone! This week, our colleague in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, picked up the print order of 400 copies of the Gospel of Luke and 50 chronological Bible stories (with a glossary of keywords) in the Ludari language, spoken by 25,000 Roma living in Croatia, Serbia and BosniaContinue reading “Luke & 50 Bible stories are now in print in Ludari!”

Dates, dances, and printing the Gospel of Luke & 50 Bible stories

Ariela (10) and I enjoyed a wonderful evening together with other daughters and FROGs (Fathers, Relatives or Other Guys) at her American Heritage Girls troop. The theme was dads as superheroes. I am blessed and honored to be her “hero”! We continue painting our house in Belton, MO, in prep for our move in mid-May.Continue reading “Dates, dances, and printing the Gospel of Luke & 50 Bible stories”

Lost (and found) in translation: installment #3 ; Luke 1:1-2

The opening of a story or a letter is important since it sets the tone for, and makes clear the purpose of, what is being written. This is no less true for the books of the Bible, than for any other literature. Luke opens his gospel account with a densely worded introduction and sometimes theContinue reading “Lost (and found) in translation: installment #3 ; Luke 1:1-2”