In our last newsletter, I told you about the requirement that we know when we are entering Paraguay in order to apply for the visas. That meant, we thought, that we needed to buy our tickets near the beginning of the year.
There are a couple of things that have influenced our decision regarding the purchase of the plane tickets. One being the length of time needed for the legal paperwork. Another is that we really feel that the timing is perfect for us to leave in March. The field wants to stagger the arrival of all new missionaries to the field, and March is open for us. Third, we are constantly remembering that the tribe in which we will work is still without the Gospel.
So, through careful thought and with much prayer, we made the decision to buy the tickets. About mid-December, we bought tickets to fly from Los Angeles on March 16 to arrive in Asuncion, Paraguay on March 17! We are very excited about this and are looking forward to our move down there.
Of course, this means that we have a lot of work to do before March. We have begun the legal paperwork process. We are also busy packing; which entails deciding what is most important to bring with us and figuring out how to divide it up into twelve suitcases at 50 lbs each for 600 total pounds.
There is also the issue of our support. Frankly, it is rather expensive to move a family of six into a secluded area of Paraguay and then to maintain a home there and perform all the necessary actions to establish a mature church over the course of 20+ years. We are currently at about 33% of the support that the field of Paraguay recommends for our size family. Several people have said that they will join our team financially in January, so we are hopeful that this will increase over the next couple months. However, you can see that we have a lot of room for growth in this matter. Now, being under- supported does not mean that we will not be able to do anything there, but our ministry will be much more effective with adequate financial backing.
Certainly, the most important issue here is not just our wellbeing, but the end goal: the translation of the Scriptures for the establishment, edification, and expansion of a tribal church. To accomplish this purpose, finances are but a necessity, while prayer is our most valuable resource. Please consider being a part of this ministry, both financially and prayerfully. No matter the size of the contribution or monthly support, it will be appreciated and God will use it to further Christ’s Kingdom in Paraguay. Please also join us in prayer, for we cannot go without the amazing effects of interaction between God and His people.
Bryson and Mindy White Culture/Language Acquisition in Paraguay 









