Autumn news from the Browne family in Northern Argentina
Translation Team: Give thanks that José and Hilario are able to continue working on these translations: pray for good health for them and their families (especially for Rodrigo, Hilario’s son, who hs been in hospital recently). Pray for their continued support (a small allowance is included in Michael’s budget). Pray too for Osvaldo, original member of the New Testament team, who is keen to help as a volunteer.
Anniversary: The Diocese of Northern Argentina celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and there will be a celebration with the Tobas on 30th October in La Rincinada (the village where the New Testament was presented last year). Pray for a time of blessing, encouragement and inspiration for the Toba churches as we look to move into the next 100 years.
In Salta:
Continue to pray for Nano, with a growing group of teenagers playing volleyball in La Unión estate, some now attending a youth group too, and for Valeria teaching a growing number of children, many from broken homes and with no previous Christian input. Also for Nilda leading the children’s ministry in nearby Juan Manuel de Rosas estate. These are poor areas, with big drink and drugs problems, and little or no Christian presence until now.
Jehovah Jireh!
Give thanks for the continued support we receive month by month. We are so grateful to our wonderful God, who keeps his promise to provide all we need! And thanks to each one of you for sharing in what God is doing amongst the Tobas: your help has been vital! (Sometimes we don’t know where gifts have come from, so please forgive me if you haven’t had a personal note of thanks.) God is faithful!
Argentina:
For 40 days, thousands of churches across the nation are fasting and praying for Argentina’s future. With presidential elections next month, this is a key moment. Pray that the new government will seek God’s priorities over the next 4 years, and that the Church will stand up and give effective testimony of God’s plan for restoration and new life.
Future Ministry:
Please continue to pray for Michael’s ministry beyond 2012. By the end of this year we hope to have a new project proposal to present to our supporters, with the aim of seeking continuity of the work with the Tobas and also possible new work with the neighbouring Pilagá Indians. The Pilagás want to translate the Old Testament, and they’re keen to continue with the recording of audio Scriptures (they already have the Gospels and Acts). And there’s the same need for literacy materials in their schools. The two languages are very similar, so it would make sense to work together with the Tobas. For a small increase in the workload, the number of people that would benefit from these projects would be doubled. Is this what the Lord wants for us beyond 2012?
Teaching English:
Remember Michael teaching English to Fernando, who comes for two hours on Monday evenings. It’s stimulating for Michael, but doesn’t use up much of his time (and Fernando enjoys it too!). Pray his life will be touched by our witness to Jesus.
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