Dear co-laborers,
We count it a privilege to write again to thank you for your financial gifts so that we can continue in the translation work the Lord is giving us to do. We are very aware of your care for us. Even though we are not in Brasil, the country and the work of the mission is still very much a part of our lives. The technology of the day permits me to keep in constant communication with my team. The corrections on the translated texts go back and forth between the two countries with the click of a mouse.
My getting used to Parkinson’s disease continues. Finding a medication that meets my needs and doesn’t have significant side effects has been a challenge. Thank you for praying.
In these last months our hearts have been encouraged by what the Lord is doing in Gwen’s home church in Kentucky. Both Homecoming and 70th anniversary meetings have brought praise and glory to the Lord for what the Lord has done and is doing there. Certainly in these last 70 years the Lord has affected Gwen’s home community, her own family, and many others as His word has been preached. Gwen’s own cousin has just accepted the pastorate. He grew up in the church and has lived and taught the Word faithfully in the community over the years.
Now back to Brazil. Goooooooooool! We cheered with both the United States and Brazil during the games of the World Cup. Brazil is in mourning for that lost opportunity to be World Champions for the 6th time (more than any other country) in their own country. But many applaud them for their big show and reception of the world for this big event. Those of us who grew up there are also sad but today what is on our hearts are the 90 or so Brazilian tribes still needing teams of missionaries to reach them. Let’s not think it impossible since the number 200 used to be the goal.
We missed not returning to Brazil this year—the first time in 15 years. My mom continues to do well in her 99th year; my sister and brother-in-law are faithfully caring for her. This week, Carleen spoke of how well Mom did with being interviewed by 10 young Brazilian scholars.