LOOKING BACK
2010 is nearly over and it has been a most eventful year for us.
FAMILY… Our family was blessed with two additions and happy celebrations. Our first grandchild, Max, was born on February 2, and we were able to be there for that special event. Then, in September we were back in San Diego for the wedding of our youngest, Bethy, as she and Ricky Cobabe started their new life together.
TRANSLATION… We are very thankful for encouraging progress in the Palawano Translation. This year we completed the translation and final checking of the book of Luke (a long book: 15% of New Testament!) and we finished the first draft and early revision of more than ten additional NT books totaling another 22%. On top of that, we took several of those books through the next few steps in the procedure.
MINISTRY… Our first-ever trip to Singapore, courtesy of NTM Singapore, was an adventure and the fulfillment of a dream we’ve had since 1987, after a short-term team of Singaporeans came to our Palawano village. We were blessed to be involved in a camp challenging young Singaporeans to take the gospel to unreached people in Asia.
CRAZY STUFF… It was stressful and difficult, but God saw us through having to evacuate our house and deal with the lingering health hazards of termite poison. We’re glad to be settled in and back to work.
We want to thank God for all he has done in 2010 and express our appreciation to you who have prayed and been a part!
LOOKING AHEAD
2011 will provide another welcome addition to our family–Max’s little sister! Elisa and Chris are expecting our first granddaughter in March. We’re praying for God to provide a way for us to be there for that.
We are laying out the plans for continued translation and some final checks to get additional portions of the Word of God into the Palawano language as we move closer to our goal of the completed New Testament.
PLEASE PRAY WITH US…
- praise for amazing blessings in 2010!
- continued progress in translation
- health, strength and wisdom
- provision for travel to be there for our granddaughter’s birth
Thanks for praying and standing with us in this ministry.
Reaching Palawanos together with you,
-Bill and Donna
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