driggers days january 2012
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A N e w s l e t t e r f r o m M a r t y a n d S a r a D r i g g e r s January 2012
Driggers Days
"The grass withers and the flowers fall,but the Word of our God endures forever."
Isaiah 40:8 NIV
The Encyclopedia Britannica Online defines the type of farming techniques used by
most Papua New Guineans well. Slash-and-burn agriculture is when areas of thejungle are burned and cleared for planting; the ash provides some fertilization, and
the plot is relatively free of weeds. After several years of farming however, fertility
greatly declines and weeds increase again. The previous garden area that was leftalone has by then reverted to jungle, and cultivation then shifts to a new plot. After
about a decade the old garden site can be reused. Makes sense right? Stay with us for
a minute here... We would like to make an analogy with Bible translation.
After many years of language learning and preparation, the missionaries among theMoi of West Papua, Indonesia were finally able to begin their chronological teaching
through the Scriptures. Just like the new life that springs from the ground after years
of waiting to plant new crops, the missionaries were seeing the first new life -salvation - spring from years of their work! Just as the jungle brush goes from
complete death through being burned to new life, so were the Moi people
transformed through the understanding of the Bible in their heart language! Fromdeath to new life in Jesus.
The missionaries started with the creation story and were moving through the
narratives to end up at the resurrection of Christ. People had come from all the
surrounding villages of the Moi territory, some hiking five days to get there. The
initial plan was to have teaching sessions five days a week. Soon after beginning,
though, the Moi insisted that the storying be donesix days a week ... and they refusedto return to their villages to tend their gardens and get food. The people were literally
going hungry so that they could hear the Good News! 80 Moi came to new faith in
Jesus! Please watch the Moi testimonies online who committed their lives to Christ
as a result of these teaching sessions ( http://vimeo.com/16220739). Celebrate with
us how our role with you in supporting the work of Bible translation brings new life,
eternal life, to those who are still waiting.
"so is my Word that goes out from my mouth:It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."Isaiah 55:11 NIV
Join our worship and work to glorify Him throughout the nations!
Until all have heard,
Marty, Sara, Taylor, Tia, Miriam and Jade
New Life
A Moi child smiles.
We were thereforeburied with himthrough baptism
into death in order
that, just as Christwas raised from thedead through the
glory of the Father,we too may live a
new life.Romans 6:4 NIV
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Forfinancial partnership send a check to
Wycliffe Bible Translators
PO Box 628200
Orlando, FL 32862-8200
Attach a separate note indicating if the gift is monthly, quarterly, or one time and
include this information:
For the ministry of
Marty and Sara Driggers; acct #270928.
Or partner online:
http://www.wycliffe.org/partnership.aspx?mid=6db362
Please never hesitate to contact us with any questions. Thank you!
Praise the Lord: for an amazing
time of fellowship and new
memories made at our Meet,
Greet, and Feast with the
Driggers event.
Praise the Lord: for 17 new
prayer partners and eight new
financial partners in the month
of March!
Praise the Lord: that Martys
work permit application has
arrived on PNG soil and is
almost complete.
Pray: for the spiritual protection
of our daughters.
Pray: for opportunities for us to
share about the need for Bible
translation with churches and
individuals.
Pray: for our families that we
will be leaving behind in
America.
Pray: for the sale of our home.
Pray: for the continual blessing
for our prayer and financial
partners who have committed
to serve with us.
The Driggers 5150 Valleymere Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
803-230-2662 - marty_driggers@wycliffe.org - sara_driggers@wycliffe.org
Follow our blog updates at http://www.driggers-days.blogspot.com
Praise the Lord with us
for:
the new life that the
Moi people have
found in Jesus
through the Bible in
their heart language
the new year that the
Lord has providedfor each of us to
serve Him and learn
to love Him more
deeply
more than 55% of
our partnership team!
Please pray for these
needs:
a full calendar withmany opportunities
to share about the
work of Bible
translation
the unresolved issue
regarding our home
in York
new prayer and
financial partners
that the Lord would
lead us in our search
for a dual-sport dirt
bike for Papua New
Guinea
Do you attend a church we have not yet
shared in? A Bible study? Small group?Prayer group? Sunday School?Do you have friends or family that havenot heard of the need for Bible translation?
Would you will able to host a get togetherin your home? Please do not underestimatewhat God can accomplish though theministries where you are involved! Pleasehelp by contacting us so that we canschedule a date to share about Bible
translation!
Our family is so thankful to God for our
financial and prayer team. We arecurrently pledged at 57% of our budget!
The remaining 43% still seems like a lot.When we remember all the people whofaithfully contribute whatever they can
monthly, we know that we can continueto trust God to provide the remaining
partnership still needed. If you areinterested in supporting Bible translation,would you consider joining our prayer
team or contributing financially at anylevel you feel led? Partnership is co-
ownership. Will you join us in this greatwork?
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