We are currently in the midst of a two-week consultant checking session to check the books of Hebrews, James, Jude, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Last week we completed the check for the first three books, and this week we hope to complete the check for the rest of them. Please pray that we would indeed be able to finish checking all of the other books this week. If we do, we will then have completed the consultant check process for approximately 72% of the New Testament. As always the consultant and the Enga speakers who have come to help with the check have contributed valuable insights to make the Enga translation of the New Testament even better. We are thankful to have David Johns and Philip Kakio with us to check, along with William Walewale, who is one of the translation team members. We are also thankful for Rebekah Drew, who did the check for Hebrews, James, and Jude.
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| Philip, David, William, Adam, and Rebekah checking Hebrews |
As we draw closer and closer to completing the New Testament, we are more aware of our need for prayer. It seems that there are more spiritual attacks, and so please pray that nothing will hinder us from finishing the New Testament in the coming year (2021). Pray for the health and safety both of our family and of the Enga Bible Translation team members and their families: Maniosa Yakasa, Martin Harty, William Walewale, Nete Talian, Frank Paiyak, and Rueben Yonasa. Pray for computers and technology to continue working, and for the generator that the translation team uses in town when there are power blackouts (which are frequent). Pray also for Jacob and Bella as they finish up online schooling. There were a few days last month in which our internet was almost completely out, which makes it quite difficult (if not impossible) for Jacob and Bella to do their schoolwork. Pray also for Martha as she prepares to teach a couple of English classes at the high school next term. She is filling in because of the shortage of teachers due to the pandemic. Pray that she will find time over the Christmas break to prepare for teaching.
Thank you for your prayers and your partnership in this work. We could not do it without you!
