South Asia Update: An Unexpected Meeting

Last month, when we booked our flights to South Asia, we planned a couple of days in London with Tim and Brigitte and their family.  When we made our plans, we did not realize the Lord was going to provide the opportunity for a meeting on Bible translation while we were here.  Over recent weeks, I have been corresponding with the Eurasia director of an organization that facilitates Bible translations by indigenous teams.  Earlier this week, I found out that person was going to be here the very same days as us, meeting with members of their organization who focus on the region in which the B people live.  So yesterday afternoon, we were able to sit down and discuss the needs for Bible translation in the B people homeland, and what it would look like to work together.  This was an encouraging first step, and as we continue our journey to South Asia Saturday night, we will be able to take this information with us.      Over 20% of the community in which Tim and Brigitte live consists of immigrants from South Asia.  The church they attend is reaching out to the immigrant community through literature distribution and friendship evangelism.  Brigitte has had many opportunities to spend time with ladies who feel isolated by life in a new land. Last night, they hosted a prayer meeting for people who are active in this outreach.  It was neat to be able to join with them in prayer, and to see their passion for reaching their immigrant neighbors.       Since visa issues will prevent Tim from participating in our meetings next week, we will spend time Saturday going over the agenda with him and getting his input on some of the things we will be discussing.  Thank you for your prayers.