Update on Palawano Translation

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2012 has certainly been the most exciting year in our 30+ years of service in the Philippines. We are so thankful that the translation of the Palawano New Testament was completed.

WHAT’S THE CURRENT STATUS?

The translation is now at the Philippine Bible Society for printing, and we are waiting for the final mock-up copy to proofread before it goes to press.

Please pray that:

  • the proof copy will be done quickly
  • it will the correctly formatted and error-free
  • the NT can be printed with minimal delay
During the months of Nov-Jan we have enjoyed time with our family, celebrating the holidays and a multitude of family birthdays. And our most precious hours have been spent with our grandkids Max (almost 3) and Myri (22 months).

WHAT’S NEXT? THE NEW TESTAMENT IN AUDIO…

Many of the Palawanos cannot read. And those who can read, often prefer to listen.

So, in addition to 2,500 copies printed copies of God’s Word, we will produce an audio version of the entire Palawano New Testament. Rechargeable audio Bible players will be distributed throughout the tribe. Let us know if you would like to sponsor one of these players!

We will fly from Los Angeles on Feb 6th and head back to Palawan for about 7 weeks to do the recording. We will stay at NTM’s Guest House in Puerto Princesa. And we have rented quiet hotel rooms to use as a recording “studio.” A team from the USA is coming over to handle the technical aspects of recording. Susing will be our Palawano “voice.” And Donna and I will work with several other Palawanos to double- and triple-check the recording for accuracy. It will be a intense process to get that much material recorded error-free. Please pray with us through this project!

Another team is coming over to Palawan for about a week to shoot video, to produce a documentary of “The Making Of The Palawano New Testament.” We admit we’re reluctantly non-photogenic. They are planning to illustrate the benefits of people groups having the Scriptures in their heart language.

Please pray with us for:

  • health and endurance for all of us
  • quick and accurate recording
  • logistics of the two-day trip into the tribe

Stay tuned… we’ll keep you posted during the recording trip.

Meanwhile, we are thankful that in between all the holidays and family events, we got fairly well settled for our Home Assignment (furlough) here in San Diego. The Lord has provided a car and much of the furniture that we need. We will finish getting set up when we return to the US in late March.

Thank you for your part in this ministry!

Reaching Palawanos together with you,

-Bill and Donna

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