Pioneer Bible Translators eNews November 2013
 

In our November eNews: “Teach Me to Pray” | “Following God’s Leading” | Discovery Joplin | Give to the General Fund
Teach me to Pray
 

Teach me to Pray

by a missionary serving in West Africa

Fire!—Great billows of smoke rose skyward from the western edge of the village. At the height of the dry season, this wind-whipped fire could devastate the community, leaving the homes and meager possessions of our African friends in ashes.

 
As soon as she spotted the smoke, my wife Sherry ran down into the village, accompanied by our co-worker Julie. They confirmed the grim facts: the edge of the village was on fire, with a strong west wind pushing the hungry flames toward all the other houses. Read more.
Following God's Leading
 

Following God’s Leading

by a missionary serving in Southeast Asia

Leaving family and friends was not easy. We had many questions and few answers. What doors would God open for His Word to be translated among the Bible-less people groups here? Which people had He chosen for us to serve? With whom would we partner? Two things, however, were certain: God was calling us to Southeast Asia, and He would guide us as we obeyed and followed His lead. Read more.
Discovery Joplin
 

Discovery Intensive at Ozark Christian College

January 6-10, Joplin Missouri

Pioneer Bible Translators invites you to attend 
Introduction to Translation Ministry. This class is designed to present the scope of the ministry of Bible translation through the introduction of linguistics and translation strategies for reaching the 2,200+ language groups who have never heard the gospel of Jesus Christ.
 
It is our goal that you will:
  • Understand the unfinished global task God has given us to make God’s Word accessible to every language group in the world
  • Realize that linguistic skills are necessary to communicate God’s Word to the Bible-less peoples
  • Recognize the need for Bible translation among the people who live in Africa, Oceania, Eurasia, Central Asia, and Mainland Southeast Asia
  • Become aware of the variety of ministries and strategies God is using in global evangelism
  • Develop a passion for God’s global initiative of taking the Bible to every tongue, tribe and people
  • Discover how your skills and interests fit into God’s plan for the world
The cost is $100. Register today.

For more information, visit PioneerBible.org/discovery or contact Nathan.Davenport@pbti.org

Invest in Ongoing Ministry to the Bible-less

Our general fund is absolutely essential to the success of our ministry worldwide. Gifts to the general fund help us to begin work in critical areas and sustain projects nearing completion in West Africa, Eurasia, East Africa, Papua New Guinea and Southeast Asia. Please help us continue to see transformed lives through God’s Word in every language, by giving to the general fund. After clicking this link, select “where needed most” from the drop down menu.
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