May 1, 2012
Genesis Workshop
The Dream
I have a dream, an awesome dream.
A dream given to me by God .
Someday I will fly away like a bird.
And prison doors will contain me no more.
My brothers thought that I was worthless
And everyone else followed suit.
But, I know it isn’t true because...
I was given a dream, an awesome dream.
I know that I will become a great man
That man that He created me to be.
For He is the One who gave me this dream
And the One who makes dreams come
true.
This song was composed by the talented Kriol
translation team. Roger was checking the book of
Genesis with the team when he encouraged them
to be creative and compose a song based on the
life of Joseph.
Guinea Bissau Trip
We just returned from
a four-week
activity
packed
month in
Guinea Bissau where
many
dreams
came true.
It was really
an awesome and fulfilling time. Though it was a
short period of time, Roger was able to check the
translation of the book of Mark for the Soninke
people, hold a mini workshop presenting background information on the book of Genesis for 4
language groups, facilitate at a One Story workshop and check the translation of a section of the
book of Genesis for the Kriol language.
The Genesis workshop was a lot of fun for all. It
was amazing to see how engaged the participants became as they learned about the life and
times of the people of Genesis. A couple even re
-enacted their wedding vows as an introduction
to the teaching on covenant. The participants
learned the Hebrew alphabet through song and
tried to create words with Hebrew letter cards.
The whole book has become more alive to them
and the dream of seeing the Scriptures available in the heart language of these groups is
slowly becoming a reality.
Consultant Check of the Book of Mark
Tony and Netti are Brazilian translators working
with the Soninke language project. They have
had a dream that the Soninke people receive
the Word in their language and come to Christ.
Toni had worked for many months preparing the
text of the book of Mark in the Soninke language. The majority of the speakers of this language group are Muslim. This leads to unique
challenges as the team tries to find the right
words for the translation of the book of Mark.
Even though the three Muslim translators do not
openly admit how the scriptures have touched
them we are convinced that they are secret believers. We are praying that God will touch the
hearts of many of their people and that they will
come to Him.
One Story Workshop
There are five young missionaries doing One Story projects in
Guinea Bissau. Their dream has been to see a set of stories prepared for four different language groups. First they had to learn to
speak the language but the languages that they have to learn are very
difficult and the people are not very interested in God’s Word. Their
task has been discouraging at times but, the dream is coming true!
We are grateful to the Lord for the determination and hard work of
Emma, Sarah, Derek, Betty and Ivan.
Kriol Translation Check
The three young Kriol translators are very poetic. They
have a way with words that makes the translation sound
new and exciting. It was a joy to work with them and
check the translated chapters from the book of Genesis.
Future Plans
In Venezuela there are several nationals who are
missionaries to the tribal groups in their own country. They have had a dream to give the translated
Word to these people groups in their own language.
This is now becoming a reality. They will first start with One Story projects.
The initial training will take place May 12-24.
Congratulations Elisa and Matt!!
Another dream has wonderfully
come true . On March 11 our
daughter Elisa became engaged to
Matthew Garza. Elisa met Matt at
the Christian school where they
both teach in San Antonio, Texas.
The wedding will take place on the
beach in Honduras on July 21.
We are happy that several of Matt’s
family and friends will be present.
We are also very excited that Our
Mexican son Meinardo, his wife
Julie and their three small children
will be with us. It will be quite
some family reunion!
We want to thank you our faithful supporters and friends
who have made so many dream that come true through
your giving and prayers.
Roger`and Marilyn
Wycliffe Bible Translators
P.O. Box 628200
Orlando, Florida 32862-8200
[email protected]
Honduras tel. 504-9836 1443