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Ministry in a nutshell--
Our passion: to be servants of the Word, reaching the Nyarafolo people group in northern Côte d'Ivoire with the Good News, and reaching out to the poor through compassion ministries
Our ministry roles:
Glenn: medical technologist/lab director at the Baptist Mission Hospital; Nyarafolo church planter and leadership mentor; field treasurer; Nyarafolo Translation Project business manager
Linn: linguist, Hebrew exegete, director of the Nyarafolo Translation Project
Together: member care (Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills Workshop facilitators, for French and English sessions; peer responders); compassion ministries ("The Widow's Jar" widows' co-op, sponsoring various young people in school and business, showing mercy to those who come to us); encouraging the Nyarafolo Christian Community.
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The Presence: Fact and Feelings
Posted on May 25, 2013 at 12:08pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm back in Ferkessedougou, in the middle of a six-week separation from Glenn. We hadn't planned this, in fact, it was just the day before we were slated to fly out of Detroit after our home assignment that the doctor told Glenn he really needed at least five weeks of physical therapy for his painful knee. We decided that I should return without him, since many time-oriented events and task were piling up. We had peace about it, but it's never easy to be apart this long. And the…
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Posted on February 19, 2013 at 3:19pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Mirror
I am a mirror.
It boils down to this:
all the significance
I’ve longed for
is held within the simple truth
that I am a reflector.
I turn to God,
facing him in all his majesty,
to let him beam into my soul
and radiate from there
to light the world.
I must stay tuned,
sensitive to each adjustment
of my angle, knowing that
the Spirit is at work in…
ContinueChaos and the Finger of God
Posted on November 10, 2012 at 5:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hurricane Sandy whipped the East Coast of the U.S. to shreds, and I thought about chaos theory: a butterfly flaps its wings in Hong Kong (or Brazil/wherever) and eventually a hurricane is born. Another image that fits is that of a pebble hitting a lake’s surface and the reactionary ripple swelling outwards into a circular wave.
Then last Saturday I sat in the Tiepogovogo church looking out at the sea of people who had come to Jakarija’s wedding. I remembered Jakarija as a little boy… Continue
Then last Saturday I sat in the Tiepogovogo church looking out at the sea of people who had come to Jakarija’s wedding. I remembered Jakarija as a little boy… Continue
On a Thread (or, Turning 60)
Posted on July 14, 2012 at 2:46pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Yesterday was one of those landmark birthdays, when you face again the reality of numbering your years. This time my meditations were definitely influenced by recent deaths in the families of people I care about, from young to old (7 months, 4 years, 22 years, 37 years, 94 years). And yet I am stunned at the grace that covers this privilege of being alive. Once again, I listen to my heart via my pen.
On a Thread (7-14-2012)
It’s a quick walk on a fine…
ContinueAnt Work
Posted on June 26, 2012 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Lately our translation team has been locked in what Abdoulaye (NT translator) has dubbed "ant work." We spend days, weeks, months, going over translated texts -- copyediting, reviewing, revising, proofreading -- to get to goal. It's easy to get lost in the details. A friend brought up the truth that some people are antlike,…
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The Presence: Fact and Feelings
I'm back in Ferkessedougou, in the middle of a six-week separation from Glenn. We hadn't planned this, in fact, it was just the day before we were slated to fly out of Detroit after our home assignment that the doctor told Glenn he really needed at least five weeks of physical therapy for his painful knee. We decided that I should return without him, since many time-oriented events and task were piling up. We had peace about it, but it's never easy to be apart this long. And the Lord…See More
Mirror
MirrorI am a mirror.It boils down to this:all the significanceI’ve longed foris held within the simple truththat I am a reflector. I turn to God,facing him in all his majesty,to let him beam into my souland radiate from thereto light the world. I must stay tuned,sensitive to each adjustmentof my angle, knowing thatthe Spirit is at work in meto polish to a sheenmy looking glass. And when he’s done,his radiant power will glowin brilliance from a thousandfacets, precision-cutin diamond accuracy,to…See More
Chaos and the Finger of God
Hurricane Sandy whipped the East Coast of the U.S. to shreds, and I thought about chaos theory: a butterfly flaps its wings in Hong Kong (or Brazil/wherever) and eventually a hurricane is born. Another image that fits is that of a pebble hitting a lake’s surface and the reactionary ripple swelling outwards into a circular wave.Then last Saturday I sat in the Tiepogovogo church looking out at the sea of people who had come to Jakarija’s wedding. I remembered Jakarija as a little boy sitting on…See More
Pekaly's installation, Mt 28.18-20
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"Speedy" -- the Nyarafolo Translation Project literacy teacher -- read Mat. 28.18-20 in Nyarafolo for Glenn, who was explaining the Great Commission and how it applies to Pekaly's installation as church planter in the village of Lafokpo. (Sunday…
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Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 1:47pm on June 11, 2013,
Suzanne Satterlee said… Wishing you a happy 40th anniversary!
- At 12:09am on February 18, 2011,
June Estelle Cash said…
Dear Linnea, just so happy you want to be in touch.
Thank you for sending the E letters.
My life is blessed beyond measure, and especially having World Venture and others to pray for and cherish. John 15.1 - 17 was my thought today. Especially v. 7 Three kinds of fruit - fruit more fruit much fruit. I remember that every difficulty is an opportunity for God to work.
- At 2:55pm on December 6, 2010,
Andrew Finzel said… - Yikes! Praying the situation doesn't deteriorate.
- At 7:31am on May 26, 2010,
Chris Wynn said… - It was great connecting with you guys on my way through. I was deeply impressed with the quality of missionaries connected to WorldVenture in that part of the world. Thanks for our chat and the soda in the airport.
- At 3:31pm on April 2, 2010,
Richard "Dick" Jacobs said… - Sure, I'd be honored to be your friend but I have to confess that I am really clumsy in some of these new systems. If I have a bit of time one of these first days, I'll tell you a neat story .. at least, neat in our estimation but I'm not sure to whom this will go when I click on "send"! No time though now as this is approaching Resurrection Day and we want to celebrate it to the fullest!!! So, we'll ge back later! Wow, we think of you guys often! Have a Happy New Life Day!!
- At 2:40pm on April 2, 2010,
Mandy Caley said… - piibile pe wege .....te yarika ba ni tii kii no :(
Allan is Ok too- I ran out of oomph and fonts- no Palaka keyboard on here yet :( I have to cut and paste everything yet. Verne may be getting one for me to load, I could remind him :) Love to you <>/body>
- At 2:34pm on April 2, 2010, Mandy Caley said…
- This is cool- but I already have a website that I do not use too well and crazy facebook- but I will try to make it on here too :) It is a cool place :)
- At 2:25pm on April 2, 2010, Mandy Caley said…
- anice, ye wege ba re? :)
- At 4:03pm on October 20, 2009,
Donna Harvey said… - thanks, Linn! great word :)
donna
- At 11:57am on September 23, 2009, Donna Harvey said…
- translation pls. fetanhamena?
Glenn....great footwork! ;}
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