The last month has been a whirlwind of activities. Thanks to those who have prayed for all of these things;
- Jr/Sr Banquet that we, the parents, put on for the kids. I, Brena, helped with Appetizers, while John played “Joey” in a play, ran a booth, and served the dinner.
- Joey’s baptism. Joey accepted Christ when he was young, but it wasn’t until this year that his faith became his own and he wanted to declare publicly his commitment to follow Jesus. We’re so thankful for what God has done in his life.
- Joey’s graduation from Ukarumpa International School!
- Joey leaving PNG for college yesterday. He will spend a month in South Carolina with his uncle and aunt and work at Chick-Fil-A with his brother, Grant. :) John will fly home in August to meet up with Joey and get him settled at school (E. Texas Baptist University).
- Saying good-bye to people as they leave for good or go home for furlough (always a bit hard).
- Adjusting to having just one boy in the house!
- Celebrating 23 years of marriage this coming weekend.
- Moving to a different house here on center (since the owners of the house we stayed in last year are returning from furlough). Once we get completely unpacked and get the other house cleaned and closed, I can breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy this really nice house for the next year.
- John leaving next week for a two week stay in the Solomons. He and the Fataleka men will be finishing the final read-through of the New Testament.
Here are some pictures from the last few weeks and we would appreciate your prayers for the things mentioned at the end of this letter. Thanks for being a part of our lives and making it possible for us to keep working with Bible translation.
(Joey and his friend Jesse arrive at Banquet with the community watching and smiling – an Ukarumpa tradition!)
(John playing “Joey” as they reenact a scene from the Class of 2016 8th grade play)
(John baptizing Joey in the same spot he baptized Grant 6 years ago)
(Sunday, June 12 – celebrating what God has done in Joey and Jesse’s lives)
(he did it!)
(the band of brothers wearing hand-made traditional PNG bags. They will miss each other greatly as they go their separate ways)
(the Class of 2016)
(our new house for the year)
(Joey and Kairu saying a tearful good-bye. Kairu will be staying in PNG for now but hoping to study in the states next year)
(Good-Bye, Joey. We will miss you!)
(So thankful this man chose me 23 years ago and is still choosing me every day)
Please Pray:
- for all of us as we go through this time of transition. Pray for peace and rest. Pray especially for Joey as he adjusts to life in America and a new school. Pray he will stay close to God and trust in His faithfulness.
- that Grant and Joey will have a special time together this summer as adult brothers! We’re thankful they both have jobs.
- for John’s upcoming trip to the Solomons. Pray that the read-through will get finished and that the men will stay healthy. Pray for me and Luke as we stay behind.
To Be In Touch:
PO Box 1 (134), Ukarumpa EHP 444, Papua New Guinea
To Give Online:
https://www.wycliffe.org/partner/Bruners
To Give by Mail:
send gifts to:
Wycliffe Bible Translators
P.O. Box 628200
Orlando, FL 32862
(The check should be made payable to Wycliffe Bible Translators – include a note that says it is for the ministry of John and Brena Bruner)
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