Newsletters/2008_11

Celebrating 25 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators

In January, it was 25 years since we were accepted to serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators. We spent most of 1983 building a team of prayer and financial supporters and packing up our house. Then we left for Papua New Guinea on December 26th. What a journey it has been!

On behalf of Wycliffe Bible Translators, Robert Summers, Pastor of Mountain Creek Church presented us with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of our 25 years of service in the ministry of Bible translation in the Sunday morning service, July 20, 2008.

Shown in the picture are Rev. Jim Mackey, Pastor Jo An Summers, Robert and Verna, and Pastor Robert Summers.

Robert’s Work

Robert continues to edit the Translator’s Notes Series. Currently, he is working on chapter 12 of Matthew. This summer the Translation Department merged with several other departments under the name of Global Publishing Services. Currently, a new work place is being renovated for them. Pray for a smooth transition as Robert and his colleagues will be moving to a different building sometime in December.

Verna’s Work

In April, Dr. Tim Sieges, the Clinical Director for Wycliffe Counseling Ministries asked Verna to take on the position of Associate Director for Counselor Development. The new job description includes counseling; however, the added responsibilities are to develop and administer the Orientation Course for new counselors joining Wycliffe. Verna began developing this course as an online course and her first class will begin in January 2009. Pray for wisdom and strength as she begins this new venture.

Thank you

Thank you for being on our team. Some of our partners have been with us for 25 years; we are so grateful to our Heavenly Father for all of you. Pray that we will continue to be faithful to God’s call in the next 25 years. Please send your prayer requests as well; we spend our Saturday nights praying for you. We pray God will bless you as you bless us.