LTCT 2021 Online

 It has been good meeting face to face for the past 10 years but this year due to Covid-19, we had to meet online. It was a challenging experience but it worked. One time during my session, the Internet just went off and the whole world was like hmmn what happened to Frans. 

USA, Netherlands, South Africa, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon where represented.

We praise the Lord for a time of fellowship, sharing, learning, coaching, mentoring and growing together. We are excited to see accelerate Bible translation and language development through language software support and training.

Adult education!

 My Mom has never used a smartphone. I suddenly bought her a smartphone and it was not as easy to use as I had thought. She had to invite one of the girls to be her teacher. This teaching kept on going for a couple of days. This kind of phone is completely different and things are quite difficult. It requires someone like Marie who is presently a student teacher learning to teach kids who know nothing. I think it is a lot of fun. We have a way of laughing at such things and will describe her as an ant...

Abuja 2021 LT Cohort

 In 2019 we got together in Jos and it was awesome. In 2020 the Corona virus saga started making things more and more difficult. Finally there was an open window and I traveled to Nigeria for the workshop. Because of Covid-19 travel challenges, I didn't make it to Jos. This time the workshop took place at the Bible Guest house in Abuja with 9 participants. I had two TAs Victor and Ahihud. This made the work load lighter.

It was an awesome two weeks of learning and growing together. Praise the Lord everyone was safe and returned safely. No issues with coronavirus.

Adieu Pa Mongwa (13th Feb 2021)

Pa, the news that you have gone home really hit me hard and even my wife too. After the dedication of the Pinyin New Testament you called me to look for time so we can go out and eat achu in celebration. You even said to bring my wife along. I was still looking for the right time for that. 

I spent several months working on the Pinyin App, sometimes I was working and murmuring. At times I will try to avoid you and your phone calls. On your own part, you never gave up on me nor on the project that you really had at heart. There was enough to discourage you but you stood tall. I learned a lot from your passion, dedication and commitment. 

You were a man of your word and wanted the best and nothing but the best.  May the unfolding of God's Word that you have laboured for all your life, give true light to the Pinyin people and may you rest Abraham's bosom. Eventhough in mourning, I have many reasons to rejoice and celebrate your life. You are a true example in our generation and your ways and words will forever remain fresh in our memories.

Adieu Pa Mongwa.