When I studied IThessalonians last year I loved this scripture, and I pray it often for the people of Vanuatu and the spread of the gospel.
"For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction;just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake." IThes. 1:5
Lord, I ask that your Word will go out not just in word only, but with the power of the Holy Spirit and with conviction so that it will change the lives of the people who read it and study it. Let Erik ,Michele and family be an example to those that they serve so that Ni Vanuatu will see You in their lives and in their example and teaching.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
ERASMUS
The Our Daily Bread devotional had this entry today. It shows the importance of having God's word in our own language something we might take for granted since we have always had it and also have always been able to read and study it when we desire. I love God's Word it truly is a treasure.
"For centuries, many Christians were not permitted to read God's Word in their own language. Instead,they were encouraged to attend Latin services that few could understand.
Then in 1516 the Dutch scholar Erasmus compiled and published the first New Testament in the original Greek language. This landmark work was the basis for the later publication of Luther's German Bible, Tyndale's English Bible, and the King James Version. These translations made the Scriptures understandable to millions of people around the world.
Erasmus could not have known the influence his Greek New Testament would have, but he did have a passion for getting its message to laypeople from all walks of life. In the preface he wrote: ' I would have the Gospels and the Epistles translated into all languages.....I long for the plowboy to sing them to himself as he follows the plow (and) the weaver to hum them to the tune of his shuttle.'
The prophet Jeremiah reflected this same passion for the Word: "Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your Word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.' (15:16) Having God's Word in our own language allows us to experience the joy of meditating on it each day.Dennis Fisher
More precious than gold is God's Word to me,
Much better than pearls from deep in the sea;
For in the Lord's Word I take great delight,
And it is my joy each day and each night. ----Fitzhugh
Your Word was to me
the joy and rejoicing of
my heart.Jeremiah 15:16
Read: Psalm 119:17-24
"For centuries, many Christians were not permitted to read God's Word in their own language. Instead,they were encouraged to attend Latin services that few could understand.
Then in 1516 the Dutch scholar Erasmus compiled and published the first New Testament in the original Greek language. This landmark work was the basis for the later publication of Luther's German Bible, Tyndale's English Bible, and the King James Version. These translations made the Scriptures understandable to millions of people around the world.
Erasmus could not have known the influence his Greek New Testament would have, but he did have a passion for getting its message to laypeople from all walks of life. In the preface he wrote: ' I would have the Gospels and the Epistles translated into all languages.....I long for the plowboy to sing them to himself as he follows the plow (and) the weaver to hum them to the tune of his shuttle.'
The prophet Jeremiah reflected this same passion for the Word: "Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your Word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.' (15:16) Having God's Word in our own language allows us to experience the joy of meditating on it each day.Dennis Fisher
More precious than gold is God's Word to me,
Much better than pearls from deep in the sea;
For in the Lord's Word I take great delight,
And it is my joy each day and each night. ----Fitzhugh
Your Word was to me
the joy and rejoicing of
my heart.Jeremiah 15:16
Read: Psalm 119:17-24
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ni Vanuatu People.
The Vi Vanuatu people are dominately Melanesian.
Bislama is the national language, but there are at least 110 local languages in the small villages on the many islands of Vanuatu.
It is in one of these tongues, the kids call it the venecular, that they are translating the Bible into.
Michel is working with the people in the area of literacy. She has had some real breakthroughs with the young people in the village.
These are school children from the village. They love having their picture taken.
Bislama is the national language, but there are at least 110 local languages in the small villages on the many islands of Vanuatu.
It is in one of these tongues, the kids call it the venecular, that they are translating the Bible into.
Michel is working with the people in the area of literacy. She has had some real breakthroughs with the young people in the village.
These are school children from the village. They love having their picture taken.Erik's neighbor building a new house. 
Mamma Ellen and children at the beach. She is making a basket out of the leaves. 
Mamma Ellen with a grass skirt that she made. She paints them bright colors with roots. 
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
All Is Fine... And Going Well
It has been a couple of weeks since the kids got back to Tanna Island. We have had no contact because when they stay in the village they have no access to Internet.
It can be a worry when we don't hear from them for long periods these are the times that I have to trust them to the Lord and His loving care.
Last night Erik called. He and David were in Lenackel. Lenackel is a little town. The airport is located here, the post office, a small grocery, and gas if it is available. The shipping dock is here where the boat comes with supplies from the capital. Once a week on the main corner of town the market meets in Lenackel. People from surrounding areas come to sell their fruits, veggies, and sometimes cooked food.
Erik was given a cell phone by one of his supporters and it actually works on Tanna. What a huge blessing... To whoever was so generous, I thank you. I was able to talk to them both, and they are doing fine.
Translation is going well, they are working on Galatians and James.
It can be a worry when we don't hear from them for long periods these are the times that I have to trust them to the Lord and His loving care.
Last night Erik called. He and David were in Lenackel. Lenackel is a little town. The airport is located here, the post office, a small grocery, and gas if it is available. The shipping dock is here where the boat comes with supplies from the capital. Once a week on the main corner of town the market meets in Lenackel. People from surrounding areas come to sell their fruits, veggies, and sometimes cooked food.
Erik was given a cell phone by one of his supporters and it actually works on Tanna. What a huge blessing... To whoever was so generous, I thank you. I was able to talk to them both, and they are doing fine.
Translation is going well, they are working on Galatians and James.
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