Answers to prayer

July 5, 2016

Greeting! We trust this finds you doing well and encouraged in the Lord. A week ago today we arrived in Portland and spent our 15 hour layover visiting Lance’s cousin. It had been 10 years since we saw her last. She’s going to be 78 this year but certainly doesn’t look it. We had some […]

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 […]

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.

Flight into the village

April 28, 2015

Ever wonder what it’s like to fly into our tiny village airstrip? Click here to view a 4 minute video which is a condensed version of our 30 minute flight. Clicking on the link will take you to Facebook. You can view the video even if you don’t have a Facebook account. Thank you for praying […]

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.

Returning to the village…

February 5, 2015

Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV) — Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Happy New Year greetings to all! This will be our last communication with most of you before we […]

Please read, please pray…

September 4, 2014

Unbelievable ticket prices for our return to the Philippines next year! Please pray for us in regards to purchasing a house here in the US!

Ostman travels..

July 30, 2014

Greetings from Oklahoma!

We are so grateful!

June 25, 2014

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!

but God can!!

February 20, 2014

Greetings from the Philippines. In our last update we asked for prayer for our trip here. Thank you for praying for us. We had a safe, uneventful trip… up to the other day. Laura came down with a bad cold and I thought I had a thorn or something embedded in my foot. So, off […]