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Malaita Adventure – Good News in Baeguu

by Martha / On / In Gallery / In Bible translation, Matzke Messenger Newsletter

    to get to Sasafa Village, we had to cross the Sasafa River 3 times

    Baeguu dancers welcoming the guests

    Baeguu dancers welcoming the guests

    Lois, Irene and Erastus reunited after many years

    The Baeguu New Testament

    Erastus shares his joy in seeing the Baeguu New Testament in the hands of his people at last

    Irene, the woman who taught Erastus how to read the Bible in English more than 50 years ago, receives the first Baeguu New Testament

    translator, Paul Saeni

    translator Fr. Fred sings a song he composed about God’s Word in Baeguu

    Pastor Andrew Fanasia, Director of BTLP-SI, shares about the importance of God’s Word

    translation consultant, Pat Andrews, Lois and Erastus, their daughter, Delwyn, her boys and a friend from Papua New Guinea

    Lois ans Erastus Otairobo, Pat Andrews, paul Saeni and Fr. Fred kona

    reading God’s Word in Baeguu

More than 50 years ago in a Baeguu village on Malaita Island, a young boy was suffering from malaria. His father who had animistic rituals for everything in life, tried his best…

Literacy! Our September Newsletter

by Martha / On / In Uncategorized

We just celebrated International Literacy Day here in the Solomon Islands. Read our newsletter to find out why this woman is smiling. Let us know if you have any problems accessing the Pdf file. Blessings! Tim and Martha Click here to download: September 2017 Matzke Newsletter

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Shell Money

by Martha / On / In Uncategorized

If you were to come for a visit, we would take you to the Honiara Central Market. You can watch this video (not produced by us) to get a feel for the market: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQqfZNfJjiE One of the things that is sold in the market along with the fruits and veggies is ‘shell money’. My sister […]

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An Amazing Story

by Martha / On / In Bible translation, Matzke Messenger Newsletter

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A wonderful opportunity for Sarah

by Martha / On / In Image / In Bible translation

Sarah is a member of the John Brown University Choir. Every three years, the choir travels to Ireland where they have an opportunity to sing and minister. Sarah is excited to a part of this wonderful opportunity. Attached is a letter about the trip and more information about how you can support Sarah through your prayers […]

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Living in a Christian Country

by Martha / On / In Uncategorized

We are grateful to live in a Christian country where public meetings are opened in prayer, there is a respect for God’s Word and public leaders are not ashamed to express their support. This week, the Seventh Day Adventist Mission invited us to the launch of the ‘Godpod’ – a small audio player loaded with […]

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International Literacy Day Opportunities

by Martha / On / In Image / In Uncategorized

This past Thursday, 8 September 2016, was the 50th Anniversary of International Literacy Day and Tim and I participated in the celebrations that were held in town. Years ago, when we first arrived in the Solomons, we helped organize some events for International Literacy Day. It’s gratifying today to see Solomon Islanders organize the event […]

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