Translator Training Course 1 Next week is the second round of Translators’ Training Course 1 (TTC1) for the new translators in the Solos Language Program. In the last round we had 13 new Solos translators attend. Unfortunately, the Petats language team was not able to come, and a number of candidates from Inland Solos also did not attend. There were also some logistics and community difficulties, so we had to limit our planned two weeks of training to just one week. There are

On August 7, 2024, World Missions lost a dear friend when former missionary and former director, Bill Hayton, went to be with the Lord. Bill and his wife, Linda, served as missionaries in the US and British Virgin Islands from 1969-1983. Bill served as Director of World Missions from 1983-2004. In later years, he also served as a board member. Bill was loved by many. His entire life was devoted to ministry and serving in the Kingdom of God. He will be missed. At the funeral,

Ashlee Englund and Roxene Lo As incoming Director Jim Lo and his wife, Roxene, began the process of learning their new roles with World Missions, they approached the World Mission Board with a suggestion. Roxene Lo would serve as Office Manager, using her attention to details and her knowledge of accounting software to capably handle office duties and financial matters. Ashlee Englund would be re-hired to handle Communications/Promotion, putting her in charge of newsletters,

Months of preparation are now nearing completion, and it is time to start the first of three two-week sessions of Translators’ Training Course 1 for new translators in the Solos and Petats languages. In the last newsletter we rejoiced that we were aiming for 12-15 new Solos translators and adding four new Petats translators. The committee has been working hard on awareness, and now we have 35 new translators signed up! Pray for these men and women as they come to the course,

The World Mission Board announces a change in leadership in the home office. This coming summer, Mark Surbrook will be retiring from his role as Director and passing the baton of leadership to Dr. Jim Lo. Gratefulness for Our Current Director Director Mark has served many roles in relationship to World Missions through the years, beginning with his role as missionary when he and Linda first traveled to Haiti in the 1960s. Through his work on the ground and in countless visits

We are grateful for new converts baptized in Jamaica! They were saved in revival services at the Barnette church and were baptized by Pastor Hopeton Sutherland. Two faithful ladies minister at Barnette, including Pastor Richards.