{"id":3832,"date":"2017-06-23T17:54:15","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T23:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/jordan-husband\/?p=3832"},"modified":"2017-07-12T20:15:08","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T02:15:08","slug":"language-tests-and-bible-teaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/jordan-husband\/2017\/06\/23\/language-tests-and-bible-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Language Tests and Bible Teaching"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Amy,
Amy’s certificate, officially endorsing her proficiency in the Spanish language!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 
I (Amy) woke up that morning excited and a little nervous. The day of my Spanish evaluation had finally arrived. Was I sufficiently prepared? Would I test out?<\/p>\n

While my answers were recorded and a proctor had control of my computer, I began answering the 18 questions put before me. The questions ranged from very basic topics like, \u201ctell me about yourself,\u201d to more challenging questions – where I gave my opinion about whether or not communication advancements in our world have actually helped people learn how to communicate! Before long I was enjoying the test, and the ability to express myself in this beautiful language.<\/p>\n

I did indeed pass my test, although we didn’t get the results back for several days! I’m so grateful for all of your prayers and encouragement throughout this process. Now that my formal Spanish studies are finished, I look forward to having more time for my family and other responsibilities.<\/p>\n

\"Jordan
Even carless, we managed to complete the *many* necessary steps to get Joel and Lily’s Mexican passports!<\/figcaption><\/figure> 
You might be wondering if we have purchased a truck yet. Sadly, no – we have not. There have been many ups and downs as we have waited for the right vehicle. We looked at one great new option, but thanks to changing importation regulations had to turn it down – getting a vehicle into Mexico continues to prove a challenge. Our truck must be 8-9 years old, yet of course still in good enough condition for mountain use. Please continue to pray with us. We know the Lord will meet this need, and that His timing is perfect.<\/p>\n

\"Jordan,
Jordan updating our NTM coworkers about our family’s progress toward ministry in Las Moras. (Public speaking in a second language can be intimidating!)<\/figcaption><\/figure> 
Our last update mentioned that our family would attend Mexico’s bi-annual field conference, an event which we greatly enjoyed! God brought a wonderful pastor from Texas to share with us. He focused on our walk with the Lord as related to Romans 8:28. Nothing, good or bad, can come into our lives without God using it to help us grow! This time in the Word was refreshing, challenging and encouraging. Outside of these teaching sessions, we enjoyed reconnecting with missionary friends whom we rarely see. Hearing from these church planters was another great blessing, as each team shared what God has been doing in people\u2019s hearts and lives.<\/p>\n

\"Pete
Our coworker Pete Hypki, leading a field prayer meeting for the upcoming time of teaching among the Nahuatl<\/figcaption><\/figure> 
Speaking of God\u2019s awesome work, Bible teaching is finally about to begin in Las Moras! Beginning July 2nd, the people will hear God\u2019s story for the first time in their own Nahuatl language. To find out a little about what it’s taken to get to this point, I recommend our coworker Katie’s blog post from March describing just the translation process: click here to read it<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Moreover, the leaders have given our team permission to teach to the village as a whole. This is unheard of here among the indigenous cultures of Mexico! One of our Chihuahuan friends described it as a ‘game-changer’ for the Mexican mission field, something he’d never though possible in his country – until God turned his expectations completely upside-down! The Gospel has always before been taught house to house or in small groups, but God has opened up a different way in Las Moras – something we celebrate and for which we are very grateful!<\/p>\n

Pray for receptive hearts and understanding. We can hardly wait to be there also, first learning the language and then helping the team with the ongoing translation, teaching and discipling.<\/p>\n\n

Praise God with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n