It remains on our minds from our commissioning service - the charge put forth as Pastor Phil Haugen spoke, “Steve & Glenda, don’t give up.”
Thank YOU also for responding to the charge in commitment to prayer enabling us to press on.
THIS TRAIN IS STILL A-ROLLIN’ DOWN THOSE TRACKS! Thank you for your prayers that have kept it going!
We are happy to announce, dear prayer partners, that Steve is scheduled to begin his assignment with the computer missionary team at the headquarters of Wycliffe Bible Translators in Orlando, Florida, on the 19th of this month! Even before we started planning the trip, two calls came in the same day and we already have two places to stay along the route down to Orlando. God has gone before us and provided even before we asked! We were also told that housing on the Wycliffe campus will be available beginning the 16th of January.
Though we are 10-15% shy of the 100% needed for this full-time commitment, God seems to be giving the green light to GO now and trust Him for the remaining needs. Steve resigned from his corporate job. December 31st was his last day. Seems very strange since we are rookies on the mission field; but learning to trust God MORE is a daily discipline for all of us, isn’t it? Steve’s former employer might ask him to come assist some projects from time to time when we come back in March and this would help if supplemental income for the 10-15% is needed, but our desired focus is to be fully committed to serving the Lord with the Information Technology needs of Wycliffe, to support translation work, and spreading God’s Word to languages yet without it. We grieve the loss of opportunity to get God’s Word in their hands as people are dying everyday and natural disasters happen. There is a sense of urgency as all of us share in this effort using the gifts, talents, or resources God has given us to work together. Luke 1:78-79 “Because of the tender mercy of our God, with which the Sunrise from on high shall visit us, to shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” As this peace is only in knowing Christ.
We are so excited to see God’s handiwork in calling people into specific tasks, providing the means, opening doors here in our own country to remote villages in other parts of the earth, and bringing missionaries and nationals of various countries together where God has drawn their hearts to begin the actual translation projects. We are eager to help supply the technology that will support them in completing these translations.
When we return to MN in March, we will begin another 45 day assignment here extended from the team in Orlando. It will be more economical to live in MN than FL and still be able to be just as effective as a team member. After those 45 days, we will conference over the design and effectiveness of this remote set-up and make any needed adjustments. Steve will also meet with the team in Orlando as needed. We are curious about what God IS going to do with the design of this assignment and we are excited and ready to be flexible as He shows us the details. We will keep you posted! We also desire to continue to share at churches where-ever God will open those doors for the challenge concerning missions.
Please join us in the following praise and prayer items. Thanks again for recognizing with us the power of prayer and what God does as we submit the journey to Him for His will to be done as He calls each of us in various ways.
PRAISES: That the door is open to go now and move ahead with technical support. That God has provided as we plan the trip. Our health is good. God raised up more individuals and another church to partner with us to bring us to this point of 85%.
PLEASE PRAY: For God’s anointing as we step forth and focus as the enemy tries to distract. For one more place to stay on the trip there, safe travels, good health, no vehicle troubles. For those that will watch over our home in MN concerning any winter temperature issues. For natural unity for Steve with the computer team, focus for Glenda on the kids with their education needs and a specific way she can serve within her means as she visits/learns about the many needs in each department at the Wycliffe headquarters. And for God’s will, as churches have their annual meetings and individuals consider our mission, that the remaining support will be in place so we may serve long-term.
PRAISE/PRAYER COMBO: J Many people enjoy the chuckle concerning our missionary mobile that has faithfully gotten us where we need to go. We chuckle with you and, yes, it is becoming a hurtin’ unit at over 200,000 miles now (and totaled once – but that is another testimony!). It has been a great car with a big trunk for travels and presentations. Well, God has put on someone’s heart to help us look for a van to continue our missionary travels with and on another couple’s heart to loan us a van for our trip to Orlando. We need wisdom as we have never owned or shopped for a van and we are used to fixing our own old vehicles. If we borrow the van it will offer more time in looking for a van to purchase as well, but we are praying whether to borrow it and looking into organizing the insurance that needs to be in place. Prayer for traveling mercies are appreciated!
THANK YOU! We love hearing from you and we also pray with you concerning the things on your heart. Do let us know how you are when you can.
Our address for January/February will be: Steve & Glenda Kvale, Wycliffe Bible Translators, P O Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862-8200. Packages go to a different address so contact us if that address is needed or if you’d like our apartment phone number. But you may still use our cell number too and our email address remains the same. Bless you!
In Christ,
Steve & Glenda Kvale , AFLC Missionaries on loan to Wycliffe Bible Translators
Steven_Kvale@sil.org
