Tag Archives: #RomaBible

Bible translation progress; Todd’s 60th birthday

The above pictures are of a recent distribution of the New Testament in the Gurbet language on the streets of a town in Serbia. I’m so proud of the Roma Bible translators who work hard not only to translate God’s word, but also to actively share it so more and more people can understand theContinue reading “Bible translation progress; Todd’s 60th birthday”

Daniel’s trip to Slovenia; testimony from the Macedonian Arli translation

Thank you for your prayers and financial support that enable the work of global Bible translation. This is your ministry! Daniel had a fruitful trip to Maribor, Slovenia (pictured above with the team, plumbing & mudding). He and the team from Nashville, TN, were able to bless a local Slovenian church by helping to convertContinue reading “Daniel’s trip to Slovenia; testimony from the Macedonian Arli translation”

Lots to be thankful for!

We have a lot to be thankful for. Rejoice with us and thank God for these blessings: Thanks for praising and praying with us. Enjoy a few family pictures below. Gratefully, Todd & Pamala

An answer to a years-long prayer…

Last week we saw an answer to a years-long prayer request: I had the joy of leading the first Bible translation consultation meeting with the new team (pictured above) translating the New Testament into the Bayash language! As you might recall, from 2014-2018 we worked on translation into Bayash and completed the Gospel of LukeContinue reading “An answer to a years-long prayer…”

When God’s Answer Became Greater Than the Dream

The Roma people discover their identity in Christ through the living Word of God. “I understand everything you are saying.” The man stood up while the passage was being read. For a moment, the room fell silent. “This is very good,” he continued. “We really need this.” For Nikola, it was one of those momentsContinue reading “When God’s Answer Became Greater Than the Dream”

Croatia, days 12-16: R&R, travel and now home from Croatia

Thank you for praying for us and the team we led to Croatia. We praise God for the six young adults from Iowa, Colorado, and Hungary who traveled to Sisak, Croatia, for a 10-day summer trip, along with our family (pictured below) and the career Pioneers team serving in Croatia. After the team left, weContinue reading “Croatia, days 12-16: R&R, travel and now home from Croatia”

Croatia, days 10-11: teen day camp; showing Luke film; tourism day

Once again, we want to thank you for your faithful prayers for us and the team in Croatia. Yesterday, we took 15 tweens/teens from the large Roma village to a park by the river. One of our summer teamers gave a sermon and clear Gospel presentation based on Luke 15:11-24 (the story of the ProdigalContinue reading “Croatia, days 10-11: teen day camp; showing Luke film; tourism day”

Croatia, day 9: VBS day 2, showing of film in Bayash

As always, we are grateful for your faithful prayers for us. Yesterday (Wednesday) we had wonderful weather and were able to hold the second day of VBS in both villages. Our theme was Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, who cares for his sheep, and loves each one so much that he leaves the 99 safeContinue reading “Croatia, day 9: VBS day 2, showing of film in Bayash”

Croatia, day 8: VBS in both villages

Thank you for your faithful prayers for us. On Tuesday, the weather was dry and beautiful so we were able to hold our VBS in both villages. In each village we sang songs, acted out Jesus’ parable of the sower sowing seed on the four types of soil, played an audio recording of the ScriptureContinue reading “Croatia, day 8: VBS in both villages”

Croatia, days 4-5: preparing for Bible clubs & film showing; inviting people in three villages

Thank you for your continued prayers. For the last two days, we have been: Below are lots of pictures of our activities (having devotions; practicing the Bible skits, songs and gospel presentation; playing with the kids and inviting them to the Bible clubs and film showings). Please join us in praise and prayer for theContinue reading “Croatia, days 4-5: preparing for Bible clubs & film showing; inviting people in three villages”