#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Last week a team of four people from Temotu Province arrived to begin recording with the SITAG Media Team. They plan to be here for two to three months working on an audio version of New Testament in their heart language, Natqgu. While here, the team is lodging with SITAG at the Training …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Meet the Maintenance team! These guys work hard to keep the SITAG buildings and equipment up and running. They sweat all day long to keep white ants at bay, rain damage to a minimum, houses in tip-top shape, and any other crazy thing that might come up. As many of you know, Josh …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts The Mbe translators, from Nigeria, were working on the book of Luke. They came to chapter 2 verse 7 which says: “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” As they …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts I’ve been reading one story a day about how Bible translation has affected people in different language groups all around the world every morning for the last month or two. It never ceases to amaze me each time I read one. God’s word changes peoples lives. He is so good! From the Inupiaq …
#sigosherts #wycliffewednesday I’ve talked about SITAG a lot. We live and serve here, at the Solomon Island Translation Advisory Group (SITAG) compound. One of the things I get to do, and sometimes the kids get to help with, is set out food for the translators who come to stay at the Training Center. It’s kind …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Bible translation is so important. Having God’s Word in one’s own language is monumental to abundant life in Christ. I, however, am not a translator. Josh is not a translator. What could we possibly do to help? Thankfully God new all the questions before we even knew to ask them, and He knew …
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#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Yesterday, as I read to my kids out of a book called Tales from the Tribe, I began to tear up. My kids always love it when this happens. I read something touching or sad and my voice catches and I see their little eyes look at my face with anticipation for the …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts Every Wednesday I try to write a post (or have a post ready to share) about Wycliffe and Bible translation. I don’t always succeed, however, what I have begun to focus on is, “What is the impact of Bible translation?” I want to keep our prayer and financial partners aware of the impact …
#wycliffewednesday #sigosherts I love my Bible–God’s Word is so amazing! It brings hope, peace, and joy; and it points me to the Way-maker and Strength-giver as I walk the walk throughout each day. Before joining Wycliffe, I feel like I took advantage of my access to my Bible. I never thought twice about being able …