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Bible teachers conference

Bible teachers conference

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.
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Seminars, workshops, coming and going…

Seminars, workshops, coming and going…

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 […]
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Hiking to town

Hiking to town

We wanted to take a break to celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary and to purchase supplies. So, to save some money, we decided to hike to town instead of flying. Flying to town takes 30 minutes. It took us 7 hours from our front door to when we sat down for lunch in the city. […]
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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

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

We are so grateful!

This recent trip was our third time back to the Philippines since our transition to the US and working on Old Testament translation from “home.” Two of those trips were paid for with miles! We are grateful to the Lord and to those who gave miles!
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Goals!

Goals!

  Goals – we all have them! It is the last day of our comprehension checking of 43 Psalms. It is another goal reached during our visit this year. The Higaunon will now have the book of Joshua and Psalms 1-43 that they can sit down and read for themselves in their own language! Thank […]
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1Th 5:16-18 As this week is our American Thanksgiving holiday, our thoughts turn to all who partner with us in the ministry to the Higaunon people of the Philippines, as well as others we […]
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