It is so humbling and we feel so small a piece of the puzzle (IT support) in this task for the bible-less. God is calling many people to share their gifts and talents to complete the pieces of this picture. God’s Word for all peoples. We count it a privilege to offer our little piece for the message of wholeness in Christ we are burdened to bring forth through Bible translation work with Wycliffe Bible Translators.
We draw near to God (Psalm 103) in His peace (Philippians 4:4-9) and take joy (John 16:20-24) as we seek the face of the Lord (Psalm 27:7-8). Look up these verses in YOUR Bible. J We hope you enjoy your time with the Lord in these Scripture references and know the reward of knowing Him more!
Thank you for your prayers that continue to encourage, strengthen in Christ, protect, push forward, pierce the darkness, and spread the light of truth! We are praying for you and appreciating you as we lift you up to God, Provider, Healer, Comforter, and Strong Tower!
Praise Him for:
The many details that God has worked out with divine handiwork in our schedule to share at churches, meet with people, ability to be with Glenda’s parents as needed and allow the kids to be a little bit in regular contact with friends this fall. God has been putting people in specific places at specific times! He is SO good!
Bringing us together with partners called of the Holy Spirit in this task and reaching 71% so far!
Health, safety on the road, and minimal mechanical difficulties.
The hospitality ministry of many as we travel. We are so thankful for how God works this out.
Raising up three Kabwa men in Tanzania to help with the translation work for this people of about 8,500. Translation work for Luke chapters 1 and 2 hopefully takes place over the next two weeks!
Pray in His will:
That we would be well-rested and safe during the many miles we will especially be covering in the next two weeks.
That God would reveal an appropriate plan as Wycliffe again evaluates our level of financial partners and how soon we may go to Orlando to build our team relationship we will be connected with as we work from MN serving the computer needs in various ways.
That we have wisdom in whether to choose the option to continue doing some consultant work for Steve’s current employer when we return from Orlando. They are keeping an open door and it is so amazing how God has worked through his understanding bosses during all of our pre-field work. If this is part of how God will temporarily provide some of the remaining 29%, we want to carefully & prayerfully consider being godly stewards in our focus in ministry, achievement, time management, and eternal investment. It seems that this working relationship with Steve’s employer is something we should continue. This would enable us to begin our assignment sooner as we trust God to complete our support to 100% through His call on individuals, families, and churches. It will be a joy to go and start the work assignment that many have prayed us to and many have partnered with us financially for. This enables us to serve the Lord in this capacity with Wycliffe which helps bring the message of His Word to those without it.
That God guide us in the number of hours Glenda can devote to serving in a Wycliffe assignment currently being looked into and be able to manage home life.
That there be stability and peace of mind regarding the health of Glenda’s parents. God has done a work bringing the family together and He will work out His plan for this winter. Pray for wisdom in care for moms foot & dads bone cancer and joy in the Lord that He is our hope & strength!
That we’d have wisdom regarding Glenda’s anemia and God would place the right guidance in our path.
That our fellow training camp missionary friend (Johnny), now in Tanzania, will experience the blessing of God on his time and training there as a linguist. And for Gods hand upon the translation work of Luke 1 & 2!
That pastors here in the states and abroad in each of our lives would know the sense of support and appreciation surrounding them as they commit to God’s call in their lives in our communities. May God show us how to minister and encourage them more. Together we praise and thank God!
That more would hear God’s call to serve in ways that deliver people from false teachings, the occult, and teach more pastors with the translated Word how to correctly handle the Word of truth. God does a mighty work as hearts respond!
Again, we appreciate when you share your prayer requests with us as well to help us pray more specifically for you. We may not always be able to respond to every note or email, but know that we get them, read them, and pray with you!
Our love to you in Christ,
Steve & Glenda Kvale & family
www.TranslateTheWord.org
