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…
As directors of our group here in the Solomon Islands, one of the most enjoyable jobs is making ‘Team Visits’. Our translation advisor teams live in remote villages around the country and we see them when they come to the…
I woke up early this Sunday morning to put mini egg casseroles, cinnamon rolls and orange rolls in the oven. No, it wasn't for coffee time at church, but breakfast for the Choate family. Aaron and Joanna Choate and their…
This week has brought rain and flooding to the Solomon Islands. There are about 14 confirmed deaths and many more missing people. Today Tim and I walked through town and took some photos. The Mataniko River has flooded and trees,…
Sarah will spend the next two years largely living in PNG (Papua New Guinea) where she will attend school. This morning we finished packing a suitcase and bag with clothing, toiletries and other things that will help make her feel…
Fish therapy – the fish eat the dead skin off the feet. Blech!
coming home in the ‘tuktuk’
The meetings have been great and the after hour outings have been fun! Last night a group of us went to the Night Bazaar. Each afternoon the venders set up their stalls along the street. As you can see in…