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“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”

Our daily prayer calendar for March 2023

To download the prayer list formatted as a calendar for printing out, click the ‘download’ button below: March 1 Today is Elizabeth’s 28th birthday! Pray the Lord will strengthen her in her studies & at work & in Bible study March 2 Today is Pam’s birthday! Pray for joy & strength as she serves asContinue reading “Our daily prayer calendar for March 2023”

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)”

A prodigal finds his way home

This morning’s Zoom meeting translating Mark 6 and 7 in the Gurbet language. Not long ago, Goran, one of our Roma Bible translators (pictured top left, above) shared this encouraging story: “After distribution of the Gospel of Luke in both Gurbet and Arli dialects, a man who spoke Gurbet said that he was very touchedContinue reading “A prodigal finds his way home”

Our daily prayer calendar for February 2023

To download this prayer list formatted as a calendar for printing out, click below: February 1 Pray for our family to have good health this winter February 2 Pray for Todd & the Chergash translators for clarity & accuracy as we translate the Gospel of Mark February 3 Pray for summer teamers to join usContinue reading “Our daily prayer calendar for February 2023”

3 years ago today was Matthew’s accident

Three years ago today is when Matthew (now 24) had his motorcycle accident. We praise God for sparing his life and giving him and us grace to endure 46 days in the hospital and 12 surgeries. We are grateful for how far he has come! He is living in Decatur, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta),Continue reading “3 years ago today was Matthew’s accident”

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”

Our daily prayer calendar for January 2023

To download this list as calendar formatted for printing, click below: January 1 Pray that many Roma would come to know and following Christ in 2023! January 2 Pray for Christmas ministry among our Roma, that many will have open hearts to the Gospel January 3 Pray for consistent work hours for Timothy & toContinue reading “Our daily prayer calendar for January 2023”

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?”

Our daily prayer calendar for December 2022

To get this prayer list formatted as a calendar you can print out, click “Download” below: December 1 Pray for us to be focused on worship & on eternity as we serve the Lord December 2 Pray for many Roma to attend Christmas outreaches this month & next with open hearts for the Gospel DecemberContinue reading “Our daily prayer calendar for December 2022”