Happy Easter Everyone!
We are half way through our time in the village and have seen quite a bit accomplished. We are very conscious of the fact that many are praying for us.
One of the reasons we love our job is seeing people who were once bound by the power of evil spirits, now set free by the power of the Gospel! That’s the true message of Easter! Dag-ay and Imbos were two such people. The gospel had such an impact on them that they freely gave of themselves to help with scripture translation. They loved their job but at the same time, they were looking forward to being with Jesus! Two years ago, God took Imbos home to be with Him but Dag-ay continued helping with translation during our visit last year. After we left, she moved to another village to be near other family members.
Upon our return this year, we sent word that we would like to put her to work again if she was willing and able. We had heard she wasn’t doing well but that she wanted to come and help. The very day her son went to get her, we received word that she had gone to be with the Savior she loved. We were sad that we didn’t get to see her but we know she finally got her heart’s desire. As she was dying she sent word to tell us, “I have finished my work!” What a blessing it was to work with these two who had so faithfully helped with scripture translation. They are sorely missed but we rejoice in the legacy they left behind and in the fact that they are with the Lord! (1 Thessalonians 4:13,14)
We are enjoying our time back in the village; being with the people and once again being with Ron and Michelle. Ron has finished all but the last check for the books of Genesis and Exodus. This Monday we will start the final checking of Genesis and when that is done, we’ll do Exodus. Please pray for wisdom. While we’re not working on those books, Lance is working on the rough draft translation of Leviticus.
Thank you to those who so faithfully pray for us and to those who give so we can do what we do! What a blessing each of you are to us and to the Higaunon.
Secure in Christ’s love,
Lance and Laura
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