Author: Lance and Laura Ostman

On the road again…

On the road again…

Take a look at this picture. The Higaunon living in this village used to live in fear! They used to live in bondage, worshiping their ancestors and sacrificing pigs and chickens to appease the spirits. Today, the Higaunon are no longer living in fear. As a result of their ministry, there are churches in over […]
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Travels and trials

Travels and trials

Wow! October 2017 is history already! Travels: Our last update was written prior to our trip to Wisconsin and Michigan to see ministry partners and to speak in the two Ethnos360 Bible Institutes. Praise God with us for a great trip, wonderful fellowship and hopefully some lives challenged for future missionary careers! Thank you for […]
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Chris’ testimony

Chris’ testimony

Sansuwà (a.k.a. Chris since that is easier for you to pronounce) was a son of the witch doctor. He had joined the rebel movement as a young man and was living with his wife near her parents and under the influence of the rebels. In late 1983 he moved back to his home village and […]
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Praise the Lord we accomplished our goals!

Praise the Lord we accomplished our goals!

1 Thessalonians 5:23-25 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. Brethren, pray for us. Our last week: Our time here is quickly […]
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NTM USA is now Ethnos360

NTM USA is now Ethnos360

As of April 28, 2017 NTM USA is now Ethnos360. The name has changed but the vision remains the same: A thriving church for every people. Ethnos360, founded in 1942 as New Tribes Mission, helps local churches train, coordinate and send missionaries to these peoples.   Click here to learn more here about why the […]
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of translation work and a new road

of translation work and a new road

1 Peter 2:2 says that we are to “…desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.” And Colossians 1:10 says, “That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Thank you for praying for us as […]
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Merry Christmas from our home to yours

Merry Christmas from our home to yours

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.   Merry Christmas We love this season of the year where we take time to reflect and rejoice in all that was accomplished for […]
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