Joshua and Tania Turner – January 2010

This month has been packed with events!!

The request to teach at the indigenous seminary, that proved to be a successful step in making imperative relationships. As I see it we are in the right place, at the right time to have the opportunity to share Christ with those who want Him.

Through being at the seminary we made new friends with some leaders of the other tribes. They were interested in learning English and would like to exchange languages every Saturday. They came from the last town before you go up river to all the other tribes. This opportunity is both good to have their friendship with the different tribes and to learn their languages in exchange for English. It is also a great location to share the message of Christ.

My mission director George was in Leticia this month. We were planning on doing a medical trip together up the Javari River, but I got sick and it was better for me to sit that round out. The highlight of this month was being able to participate with the indigenous seminary.

During the end of the seminary the students experienced the Holy Spirit, like in the book of Acts. It is necessary to have that power as a believer to undergo what is to come. There is much more evangelizing and frontier mission work yet to be done in this region.

Remember, the missionary work here is project oriented work. There is always something going on whether it is serving with Clauber in Brazil or up river sharing Christ with tribes. We work through a facet of different ministries, feeding programs, language learning and teaching, Bible teaching, evangelization, medical programs, water purification systems etc… All to a means of getting the Gospel to the tribes that have still not heard over so much time. And to build up the indigenous brothers, sisters and youth that already are believers to send them out as well.

Sometimes it can be hard to understand and to communicate what is happening so many miles away in a foreign land.

Thank you for your prayers and support,

Joshua and Tania