Prayer Request

by Martha

We shared in our last newsletter our need for a new computer. We are thankful for 2 special gifts that were given to start off our computer fund and are have some income tax refund to put toward the project. We trust the Lord to bring in the rest of the needed funds for the computer.

A Solomon Island friend is in the USA for a visit and returning to the Solomons in November. He has agreed to bring back a computer for us if we order it and have it sent to him in Washington state. Will you pray with us that we will be able to find a good computer online and that it will get here safely? It will be a blessing to have a computer that can handle the desktop publishing that I am doing now without crashing all the time.

Quaint antique or practical tool?

by Martha

Our house is much quieter these days without the pitter patter of little feet. Little Timmy and his family returned to the village last week after the doctors removed the pins that held his arm in place. He is doing really well.


A couple of months ago I was visiting a friend from another mission and noticed that she had a old Singer treadle sewing machine that had been donated in Australia and shipped the Solomons. My friend let me have the machine to give to Timmy’s mom, Judy.

Judging from a photo in the machine’s instruction book, I think it must be at least 70 years old. But it is in great shape and Judy was THRILLED to receive this gift. I taught her how to make some simple bags and gave her some spare fabric I had. She will make them to sell

 to women in her village.

The treadle machine is perfect in the village where there is no power. Judy will be able to help her family, extended family and community to repair clothing and make things. I wish the original owner could see her machine today – still functioning and greatly loved and appreciated.

Getting the word out about the Word!

by Martha

I have been having tons of fun using my creative juices to find ways to promote the Pijin Bible that will be launched here next July on the 30th anniversary of Solomon Islands Independence.

One way to promote the Pijin Scriptures and the
launch of the Bible is through these posters:













S
cripture posters are not new

in the USA, but as far as I know, nothing like this has been done before in the Solomons.
Currently we are trying to get them sold around the country. I’m thankful for my digital SLR camera which allows me to take high quality photos that can be used for projects like these!

Off to the hospital

by Martha


Timmy is off to the hospital this morning to be admitted for surgery on Friday. Just before he left for the hospital, I gave him this Beany Kid I brought back from the USA. As you can see, he has a ‘broken arm’ as well! Timmy’s parents, Patson and Judy would appreciate your prayers. I think they are pretty nervous about this upcoming surgery. The hospital staff here were trained by a highly skilled Swiss surgeon so Timmy is in good hands.