Transition. Transition. Transition. I feel like a broken record when I say the word. It's something that I've said, heard and thought about many times over the past 6 months. I used to think when this happens we'll settle for a while, or when that happens we'll be able to relax for a little bit. I'm only just beginning to realise that transition is going to play a major role in our lives for the foreseen future. The past few weeks and the coming weeks are no exception. We've recently packed up our things and moved out of the house where we've spent most of our time in Dar. We are temporarily living in a hotel while we attend a conference after which point we will he moving into a Guesthouse and then an apartment for our remaining time in Dar. After which we will be moving into a house in Mbeya where we will be settling for at least the next 5 months, Lord-willing. I've begun to lose track of the number of places we've lived over the past few years but it's getting close to 20. I'm beginning to not mind as much anymore though. This world is not our home. Constantly moving has prevented us from getting (too) comfortable and reminds us that we are only travellers through this life and have yet to reach our final destination. Finally, here are a couple completely unrelated pictures of a Dar es Salaam sunrise over the Indian ocean from the other day, isn't God's creation magnificent?
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AuthorChristopher and Lauren Merke have joined Wycliffe to help fulfill the goal of seeing the scriptures translated into every language of the world! Christopher and Lauren live and work in Mbeya, Tanzania doing linguistic, language survey and vernacular media work. As a linguist, it will be Lauren’s responsibility to analyze and evaluate the linguistic and cultural data that is collected by language survey workers. Her role is very important because it speeds up the Bible translation process and makes translators for effective, ensuring the Good News of Jesus Christ reaches people as quickly as possible. Christopher will be fulfilling two roles as a language surveyor and as a vernacular media technician. As a language surveyor, Christopher travels to remote villages in order to gather linguistic and cultural data about various people groups and language groups. This is critical information, as it lays the foundation for Bible translation work through seeking answers to critical questions in the first stages of the Bible translation process. As a vernacular media technician, Christopher’s role will be to help translate various materials, such as the Jesus film and Christian radio programs, into other languages in Tanzania to ensure that the Gospel reaches as many people as possible. Christopher and Lauren are thrilled to be able to use the gifts that God has given them and would like for you to prayerfully consider partnering with them in this journey! Archives
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