of translation work and a new road

April 5, 2017

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 […]

Of scripture checking, ammonia poisoning and things that steal your joy

February 24, 2017

Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehimiah 8:10 (NKJV) Joy for the believer is a God-given gladness […]

Thirty three years!

August 30, 2016

MEMORY LANE: Thirty-three years ago this week we moved into the Higaunon village that we’ve called “home” in the Philippines. We joined our coworkers, Ron and Michelle Jennings, in the work where they had been for two years.The gospel had just been presented a few months before we moved there.

August 2, 2016

Greetings from Oklahoma! It’s Tuesday August 2 and we’ve been home a week already. How thankful we are for our own home! Praise God with us for a safe and successful road trip. What a wonderful time we had with family, friends and ministry partners! We had invitations to visit more of you, but we […]

Ostman Update…

January 15, 2016

Hebrews 4:12(NKJV) For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. OUR (UN) CHRISTMAS Since Christmas has come and gone and we’re […]

Exceedingly abundantly…

October 26, 2015

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, (Ephesians 3:20 NKJ) Our first house guest! When we went to Florida to get our things from storage a friend from our church offered to drive the moving truck for […]

Bible teachers conference

June 15, 2015

Lance hiked to a nearby village to attend a conference with the Higaunon Bible teachers. There were about 90 in attendance. God is doing amazing things among these people. They've gone from worshiping their ancestors to worshiping the Creator who loves them.

Seminars, workshops, coming and going…

May 12, 2015

Biannual Seminar. It’s a very quiet week here in the village. Most people are either at their farms or at the biannual seminar that is in a neighboring village. At the seminar, the church leaders are discussing church planting strategy. Before they left, they showed us a map of where they are in relation to […]

Please pray!

March 17, 2015

PLEASE PRAY!! A week ago after the Sunday morning service the church here sent out a survey team. They are visiting villages, looking for places that are open to hearing the gospel and being taught the Word of God.

Merry Christmas!

December 20, 2014

In this update: Holiday greetings • Potential house purchase • Internet access in the Philippines • Isaiah translation nearly complete • SYIS workshop news