Chesnut Update... In a Nutshell
Serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators
Camel Jockeys
For John, one of the most impactful things about being in Israel was not only being in the land where Jesus walked and ministered, it was also being mindful of what lies ahead in this region of the world and what is yet to come when Christ returns. "And His name will be the hope of all the world" (Matthew 12:21).
Next stop was a 10 hour layover in Cairo, Egypt. What does one do with a long layover? Why, catch a ride to see the pyramids--on a camel, of course!
Still smelling like camels, they flew from Cairo to Ethiopia where they met with leaders from all over the globe. It was a great time of meeting together, discussing ways we can better partner together to bring God's Word to communities without Scripture.
Twelve days after their departure, John and Christopher made it safely home!
- Praise God for this opportunity for Christopher to attend these meetings with his dad, and for the great memories they made together!
- Pray that God will produce much fruit from this set of meetings, that together with partners around the world, we can see more and more lives transformed by the translated Word.
- In the midst of tremendous unrest, please pray for the peace of Israel. May all nations look to Jesus as the source of our hope and peace.
The Wailing Wall
Camel Jockey
The Great Pyramids
A Different Kind of Poverty
In our last update, we told you about Kelly's new role as Director of Wycliffe's Women of the Word. One area in which we desire to engage people is through a curriculum that Kelly has developed. This curriculum seeks to bring awareness and advocacy for the more than one billion women, children and families around the world who are suffering from the devastating impact of poverty.
Everyone needs food, clothing, clean water, and a roof over their head. As believers, it’s our responsibility to help the impoverished.
Being impoverished means existing in a state of neediness and insufficiency. And while you may not suffer from physical poverty, we all find ourselves in a state of spiritual neediness and insufficiency. All too often, we live as if we're self-sufficient and don't need anyone or anything. But we - and the whole world - need Jesus!
Read more about how we in Wycliffe are striving to address spiritual poverty, bringing the translated Word of God and seeing lives transformed - heart, mind, soul, and body.
Check out our new website!
Let's stay in touch
For years we have been sustained through the kindness and generosity of people like you who have shared out of their lack and out of their abundance. We are so very grateful for you! Your partnership, prayer, support, and engagement with us is highly valued by our family.
Would you let us know how we can be praying for you? We'd love to bring you and your needs before the throne of our gracious God, knowing we will receive mercy and find grace to help us when we need it most (Hebrews 4:16).
Until all the nations worship,
John & Kelly
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