The political situation in the Philippines continues to be a concern. Things seem to have calmed down on Palawan for the moment at least, but in the larger scheme of things, the problem remains of those who want to create a separate state in the southern Philippines, including parts of Palawan. This situation might affect many missionary and church efforts and may eventually result in persecution for Filipino and tribal Christians.

When we return to the Philippines in January, our goal, as always, will be to complete the Palawano New Testament translation as quickly as possible and get it in the hands of the Palawano church.

Since being home the Lord has given both of us a strong sense of his leading that to accomplish this goal with the least delay and disruption, we should move to town and finish the translation from there. So we will be shifting our home and base of operations to town. Our Palawano translation helpers will continue to work with us, as we bring them to town in some sort of scheduled rotation.

Pray with us about the logistics and costs of this move and all the adjustments it will require in our day-to-day scheduling of translation work. Pray we can get settled quickly in town and see good progress in the translation. Praise the Lord with us that he has already provided a house for us to rent!

Reaching Palawanos together with you,