e-NEWSLETTER
Michael and Silvia Browne with Kevin and Chris September 2011
Michael's next visit to the Tobas will be this
weekend, from Saturday 24th till Monday 26th
September. We plan to continue checking the
Minor Prophets translations, as well as prepare
the first booklet for school children, telling the
story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19). Pray for safe
journeys for Michael, and for Silvia, Kevin and
Chris at home.
Translation Team: Give thanks that José and
Hilario are able to continue working on these
translations: pray for good health for them and
their families (especially for Rodrigo, Hilario's
son, who hs been in hospital recently). Pray for
their continued support (a small allowance is
included in Michael's budget). Pray too for
Osvaldo, original member of the New Testament
team, who is keen to help as a volunteer.
Anniversary: The Diocese of Northern Argentina
celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and
there will be a celebration with the Tobas on 30th
October in La Rincinada (the village where the
New Testament was presented last year). Pray for
a time of blessing, encouragement and
inspiration for the Toba churches as we look to
move into the next 100 years.
In Salta: Continue to pray for Nano, with a
growing group of teenagers playing volleyball in
La Unión estate, some now attending a youth
group too, and for Valeria teaching a growing
number of children, many from broken homes
and with no previous Christian input. Also for
Nilda leading the children's ministry in nearby
Juan Manuel de Rosas estate. These are poor
areas, with big drink and drugs problems, and
little or no Christian presence until now.
Jehovah Jireh! Give thanks for the continued
support we receive month by month. We are so
grateful to our wonderful God, who keeps his
promise to provide all we need! And thanks to
each one of you for sharing in what God is doing
amongst the Tobas: your help has been vital!
(Sometimes we don't know where gifts have
come from, so please forgive me if you haven't
had a personal note of thanks.) God is faithful!
Argentina: for 40 days, thousands of churches
across the nation are fasting and praying for
Argentina's future. With presidential elections
next month, this is a key moment. Pray that the
new government will seek God's priorities over
the next 4 years, and that the Church will stand
up and give effective testimony of God's plan for
restoration and new life.
Future Ministry: Please continue to pray for
Michael's ministry beyond 2012. By the end of
this year we hope to have a new project proposal
to present to our supporters, with the aim of
seeking continuity of the work with the Tobas
and also possible new work with the
neighbouring Pilagá Indians. The Pilagás want to
translate the Old Testament, and they're keen to
continue with the recording of audio Scriptures
(they already have the Gospels and Acts). And
there's the same need for literacy materials in
their schools. The two languages are very similar,
so it would make sense to work together with the
Tobas. For a small increase in the workload, the
number of people that would benefit from these
projects would be doubled. Is this what the Lord
wants for us beyond 2012?
Teaching English: Remember Michael teaching
English to Fernando, who comes for two hours on
Monday evenings. It's stimulating for Michael,
but doesn't use up much of his time (and
Fernando enjoys it too!). Pray his life will be
touched by our witness to Jesus.
Further details of these stories, with photos and
other information can be found on our web site:
please look at
www.michaelandsilvia.com
Many thanks for all your support in prayer! God
bless you!
With love in Jesus!
Michael and Silvia Browne with Kevin and Christopher
Belgrano 915, Vaqueros, (4401) Salta, Argentina
mail@michaelbrowne.net
www.michaelandsilvia.com