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NTM Towers Update Jan., 2013

NTM Towers Update Jan., 2013

The mission still doesn’t have the needed permits to start on the Tower Building, so we may start remodeling one of the buildings we are going to keep into apartments. Four of the office spaces are now empty, so the plan is to eventually make five small apartments for mission couples or singles who cannot […]
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Christmas, 2012 and the New Year for the Burns

Christmas, 2012 and the New Year for the Burns

Our lives are almost back to normal.  We are still adjusting to a very quiet house.  Heather, Cody and Haley were all here for the holidays.  Now all three have gone back to school and we are alone with the dogs and cats.  Maybe an empty nest has its good points, but it was great […]
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Tribal Update: Siar of Papua New Guinea Celebrate Christmas

Tribal Update: Siar of Papua New Guinea Celebrate Christmas

For the first time last year, several Siar believers of New Guinea realized the significance of our Lord’s birthday so they had a reason to celebrate His birth! They praised God and worshiped Him because He is now their Savior. Several believers decided to celebrate the occasion with a special meal, followed by a time […]
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Christmas Celebrations among the Dao of Mozambique Dec.,2012

Christmas Celebrations among the Dao of Mozambique Dec.,2012

On a past Christmas, the Dao people of Mozambique celebrated Christmas with three days of joyful feasting and testimonies about God’s provision of a Savior. “If the day that Jesus’ cord was cut had never taken place, how different things would be for us Dao people today,” said Paatoma, one of the believers. “We would […]
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Pray for the Kendawangan people – Asia-Pacific – October, 2012

Pray for the Kendawangan people – Asia-Pacific – October, 2012

Mission News Around the World: Tim and Andrea Ullum and their family live in a village among the Kendawangan people in the Asia/Pacific region.  This year they have started making lessons and translating Scripture. “We have seen huge breakthroughs in relationships with neighbors,” Tim writes. They are asking for God’s wisdom as they pray and […]
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October, 2012 News

October, 2012 News

Winter is closing upon us.  This week we will actually have two mornings with a low temperature in the high forties.  We have been looking forward to cooler dryer days for many weeks now.  This, too, is a reminder that it is getting colder up north and that snowbirds will soon be driving their RVs […]
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Missions Note: Jalunga tribe of Senegal (September , 2012)

Missions Note: Jalunga tribe of Senegal (September , 2012)

Previously the elders among the Jalungas of Senegal rejected the Gospel message. However, several Jalunga men have asked to hear more about Jesus.  One tribal man, Janji, and his wife, along with five others,  are continuing to study God’s Word with the missionary. The translator, Penny Warner continues to translate the Scriptures into the Jalunga […]
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Mission Expo – September, 2012

Mission Expo – September, 2012

Next week our church, Central Baptist Church, is having a Mission Expo trying to get folks involved in the different ministries and outreaches of the church.  Phil and I will man a table to represent the work of New Tribes Mission. Pray that we will be able to challenge folks to get involved in missions […]
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Prayer requests (September, 2012):

Prayer requests (September, 2012):

Pray for all missionaries ministering around the world for wisdom and guidance as they translate and teach God’s word. Pray that God would build his church among the tribal groups of the world.
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