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In 2005, a Dan speaker in Liberia began praying for the resumption of the Dan translation project. It was interrupted by the civil wars that had devastated the country for almost 14 years. The New Testament translation that had been completed in 1981 was out of print. Remaining copies were tattered and torn. But as…
July 2019
Pray for CMI session leaders as they make their final preparations for the upcoming conference being held in Concordia, MO. Pray for the African Lutheran Mission Conference July 2-5 in Abuja, Nigeria. Pray for good turn outs, funding, and good discussions. Pray for Rev. Linus Otronyi as he continues to coordinate work in various languages…
A Building Speaks Volumes
“Language is power. Language is people. Language makes a difference in the hearts of the people.” These words of Rev. Dr. Jasper Ndaborlor inspired and welcomed guests to the consecration celebration of the new office building in Monrovia, Liberia. Ndaborlor chairs the board of the Liberian Translation and Literacy Organization (LIBTRALO). Church choirs from around…
March 2019
Pray for grace and spiritual refreshing as Lisa Beckendorf serves the Lord in Botswana. Pray for Levi Federwitz (Ghana) to develop his skills in soccer and for creativity in robotics. Pray that LIBTRALO’s new building will be a blessing for literacy and Bible translation in Liberia. Pray for Tilahun Mendedo as he travels in Ethiopia…
February 2019
Pray for the marriages of LBT missionaries – the stressors of cross-cultural living and frequent travels often add strain to these relationships. Pray for peace in the region so the Yala team (Nigeria) can proceed with consultant checking now and again in mid-March. Pray for Susan Kaiser’s (Ethiopia) Amharic language learning – that less will…
January 2019
Pray for Emily Wilson as she shares about Bible translation career opportunities at a conference for directors of Christian education (Jan. 2-4). Pray for good communication, wisdom, and guidance from the Holy Spirit as the Zayse team (Ethiopia) checks Matthew (Jan. 3-9). Pray for healthy interactions at the Yala reviewers’ workshop (Nigeria) and for Rev….
January 2018
Pray for Fani Mwale, Rev. Enoch Nkhoma, and the Nsenga Full Bible project team in Zambia. Pray for Amy Formella and the Mende translation team in Sierra Leone. Pray for Iantha Scheiwe, Eshinee Veith, and the Concordia Mission Institute summer conference planning team. Pray for Executive Development Officer Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo and his ministry…
The President Wants to See You
Alvina was preparing to return to the U.S. after serving 42 years in Liberia. In the midst of packing she received a phone call, “The president wants to see you before you leave Liberia.”
Bea Kun’s testimony about the Klao Bible, by Alvina Federwitz
The Klao Bible became available to the Klao people of Liberia on May 1, 2011. Bea Kun was among the first who purchased one of the Bibles. Today, May 27th, Bea came to my office and I asked her if she is reading her Klao Bible. She says she reads it every day, especially at…