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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?