This young man and Elise were talking about his future plans; and where God might be leading him.
JOE ARMFIELD'S MINISTRY IN BIBLE TRANSLATION.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
College and Career Class Presentation
On Sunday, March 20, 2011 we were invited to the College and Career Class at First Baptist Church, Mims, Florida. We had an awesome time telling about the need for Bible translation; Joe demonstrated some of the intracacies of translating, we introduced them to the whistle-talk language, and even sang the neatest song in Swahili, "Hakuna Mungu Kama Wewe" - they were very gracious (and kind) to us and sang and danced right along with us.
This young man and Elise were talking about his future plans; and where God might be leading him.
This young man and Elise were talking about his future plans; and where God might be leading him.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Missions Conference at Calvary Chapel Merritt Island
We were given the opportunity to represent Wycliffe Bible Translators at the Calvary Chapel Missions Conference in Merritt Island, FL on Mar 12 and 13.
What an amazing 2 days. We started Friday night, setting up our table, looking to see what might God have for us to show those coming to the conference the next day. Met some amazing people!!! Got to know some of the others of God's kingdom - all working together for His good.
The conference began at 8:30 in the morning Saturday and ran til almost 8 PM. My word, so many opportunities. Young people came from as far as Miami. We had the opportunity to talk to future linguists, and I.T. professionals, as well as those who knew not what they should do; but knew they wanted a part in "something bigger"... Bible Translation.
Hopefully, our passion touched the hearts of these young people - encouraging them that God can use all of us, in the way He has gifted and talented us, to serve Him.
Additionally, we heard some inspiring teachings.... and left this conference so thankful that God has chosen to keep us right here, at this time, for this time, to do what He has asked us to do..... and part of that, the biggest part, is to get to know the Character of God, in a more intimate, deep way.
What an amazing 2 days. We started Friday night, setting up our table, looking to see what might God have for us to show those coming to the conference the next day. Met some amazing people!!! Got to know some of the others of God's kingdom - all working together for His good.
The conference began at 8:30 in the morning Saturday and ran til almost 8 PM. My word, so many opportunities. Young people came from as far as Miami. We had the opportunity to talk to future linguists, and I.T. professionals, as well as those who knew not what they should do; but knew they wanted a part in "something bigger"... Bible Translation.
Hopefully, our passion touched the hearts of these young people - encouraging them that God can use all of us, in the way He has gifted and talented us, to serve Him.
Additionally, we heard some inspiring teachings.... and left this conference so thankful that God has chosen to keep us right here, at this time, for this time, to do what He has asked us to do..... and part of that, the biggest part, is to get to know the Character of God, in a more intimate, deep way.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Mobiles 4 Missions
Here’s a great chance for you to help Bible translation, by donating your car, boat, motorcycle or RV to help communities overseas. Your STUFF can help make a difference in their lives. All proceeds from the sale of your donation will go toward Wycliffe projects around the world. Details at www.wycliffe.org/wheels
Cell Phones for Bible translation!
In November 2010, at our home church, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Titusville, Florida, we collected many “old” cell phones to help Bible translation. Through a partnership with Integrity Communications, Wycliffe Bible Translators receives charitable dollars for every cell phone donated, regardless of age or condition. The funds from these phones make a difference in the time it takes to complete a translation, get a missionary to the field, or train a national translator.
Yaru Islands Translation Project
The children in our Sunday School class (Kingdom Kids) at Redeemer Presbyterian Church saved their offerings for many months, and in October 2010, they presented a check for $110 to help with the Yaru Islands translation project. It is exciting for us to watch their enthusiasm for Bible translation grow.
Wycliffe's 2010 Fall Scripture Celebration
On September 22, 2010, Elise and I participated in Wycliffe’s 2010 Scripture Celebration, where we celebrated 25 translations that had been completed during the past year. Elise carried the Lote New Testament from Papua New Guinea and Joe carried the Malê New Testament, also from PNG. What an awesome privilege to have a small part in advancing God’s kingdom around the world, and to know that for the very first time, these language communities now have the Word of God in their own language.
VIDEO EDITING AND TAPING
Our son John works part-time as a Wycliffe volunteer at shooting and editing videos, while finishing his last year of home schooling. In February 2008, he completed editing the CHED video, which was used to recruit new teachers for Wycliffe in overseas assignments.
In March 2008, he filmed the Wycliffe 2008 Spring Scripture Celebration, and in April 2008, he filmed the Wycliffe School for Global Engagement and then a Wycliffe Foundation board meeting.
In March 2008, he filmed the Wycliffe 2008 Spring Scripture Celebration, and in April 2008, he filmed the Wycliffe School for Global Engagement and then a Wycliffe Foundation board meeting.
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