Acts 17:26-27 have become special to us this year. The verses speak of how God has fixed beforehand the exact times and the specific places where each of us would live with a specific purpose – that we would reach out and find HIM!
We saw this firsthand during our recent literacy trip. Working alongside a missionary coworker, we helped develop a literacy curriculum for a group of refugees. Without a doubt, this was the most complex language we’ve ever encountered, having an astonishing 2,641 syllables! Though these new friends have been displaced from their homeland, they are not misplaced by God. Instead, He has perfectly placed them so that they would have the opportunity to learn to read and soon have access to the most wonderful book of all, the Bible recently translated into their language.
Please pray for those finalizing the daily lesson plans and tying up a few remaining tasks, so classes can begin soon. The community is eager and ready, and we pray that literacy will be a gateway that many will come to trust Christ as their Savior.
Senegal
At the end of July, we’ll travel to Senegal to develop literacy curriculum in another language and begin work on a literacy phone app to help students reinforce their learning. We would deeply appreciate your prayers as we prepare—especially in gathering language data and coordinating with the team. Next month, we’ll share more details about this exciting work!
We’d love to hear what’s new in your world. Many of you have been faithful in prayer for us over the years, and we cherish that connection. Let us know how you’re doing—we’d love to stay in touch!
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