MICHEALS’ MEMOIRS November 2010 Update
Dear Friends and Family, The fiscal year for Wycliffe is over and this means we add up the results of our recruitment work with Wycliffe USA. We praise the Lord that He has blessed our work and we had 209 people join Wycliffe as new missionaries this fiscal year! That means since 2004 when Chuck became involved in the leadership of Wycliffe’s recruitment work we have had over 1,200 people become Wycliffe USA missionaries. What does this mean? More Bible translation projects have been started and existing projects have been better supported. In 1999 there were more than 3,000 languages needing Bible translation work started. However, due to the increased pace of Bible translation around the world, that number of remaining Bible translation projects that need to be started next year may be below 2,000!!! Why do we continue to serve with Wycliffe and why is your partnership with us in this work so important?
After the four Gospels and Acts were published in 2006, God moved in a way that led the people to renounce witchcraft and to burn their idols and fetishes. That was a turning point in the lives of the Mandara people. The theme of the dedication was ‘Varam’ which means reconciliation. “On the cross, Jesus cut the ‘araora’ (vine) to release us from sin forever. We know this because the Word of God is written in our heart language. God did the Great ‘Varam’ through his Son on the cross. It has eternal effect. He cut the ‘oraora’ to release people from bondage. The cross is the symbol for us forever.”
In 1990 when we were at Ukarumpa, Steven and Holly Hong were just beginning the translation of the New Testament into the Mandara language. On May 20, 2010 the Mandara people were excited to celebrate with the Hongs the culmination of this 20 year task! Many Mandara people came from other islands to celebrate. From the reenactment of the first missionaries bringing the gospel, to the amazing singing from their choirs, the day was filled with gladness, speeches, a huge feast with many pigs, and calls to commitment to reading and following God’s Word.
Bible Translators, Wycliffe USA Members Steven and Holly Hong and Family
Praise and Prayer PRAISES
Our son Isaac married Suzanne Morton on July 17, 2010 in Wichita, KS. Suzanne was a missionary teacher with Teach Beyond, but now serves with Isaac as Wycliffe missionaries. They are both back teaching missionary children at Black Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany. Our daughter Jenny and husband Kevin Struyk had a baby girl on August 26, 2010. Kate Olivia was 6lbs. 9 oz and 19” long. All are doing fine and we are enjoying a granddaughter nearby! We were able to see our daughter Maria and husband Josh Mishler and their three children while they were home for Isaac and Suzanne’s wedding. They are back in Europe and serving as Wycliffe missionaries there. For the 6,000 people who are currently talking to Wycliffe recruiters on Chuck’s team and investigating possible missionary service. For the 209 people who have become new Wycliffe missionaries this past fiscal year.
PRAYER
For the Mandara people of Papua New Guinea. Pray they will read the newly translated Scriptures and that God will move by His Spirit to change lives! For our colleagues at Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Although we don’t serve in PNG anymore, they need our prayers. They have experienced significant hardship due to the security situation that continues to deteriorate. Pray that the Lord will protect our missionaries serving there and that those causing the violence will be brought to justice.
SPECIAL PRAYER NEED
We continue to be in need of an additional $ 500 a month in financial support. While we have had a number of one time gifts and some new supporters, at the same time others have had to drop their support due to the tough economic times. Pray for a monthly increase! VISIT OUR WEB SITES/FACEBOOK: www.cbmicheals.com www.cbmicheals.ning.com http://cbmicheals.blogspot.com/ http://twitter.com/cbmicheals FACEBOOK: Chuck Micheals or Barb Micheals
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