Four Things

/ john & brena

FIRST: Thank you for your prayers for us while we were on our trip to the States (California, Arizona, and South Carolina). It was quite the whirlwind of a trip, which made for short visits with people (sadly), and both John and I were sick for part of the time. But all in all, we’re thankful for the time with family and friends, for the conversations we had, for the things we heard, for good health during the second half of the time, and that Luke did fine here in Ukarumpa with the Voss family. Here are a few pictures of our time (the ones that came out!):

During our stop in CA we were able to share in our main supporting church’s Sunday School class. We have been blessed by their loving support for all of these 20 plus years!

We were also able to spend some time with the Peters side of the family, my dad and step-mom, brother and family (picture), and step-brother and family.

It was special to hang out with my sister, Beth, at the Seed Company meetings we attended in Arizona.

These two picked us up at the airport in Charleston. How wonderful to see them again!

This was only the second time for me to meet Sara Banter, but I love her already and understand why Grant is smitten :)

Some Bruner men :)

 

Luke, with his friends, while we were gone.

We missed two of Luke’s basketball tournaments, but thanks to our friend, Anita McCarthy, we saw them through some great photos.

SECOND: Right now a team of audio recorders are in Sigana, the village where we lived in the Solomons, to record the Epistles in the Bughotu language. Please pray for good progress, health for the team, and that this would end up being a helpful way for the Bughotu people to hear God’s Word and have it impact their lives.

The men in Honiara doing some training for audio recording.

THIRD: John hit the ground running this week. He is preparing for an upcoming consultant check of Mark for the Domung language. After that is done, he’ll be helping to teach an exegesis course in April for national translators. Pray for wisdom.

FOURTH: Continue to pray for our boys that more than anything they would keep Christ first in their lives. Pray for Grant as he is busy finishing up his senior project in mechanical engineering and applying for jobs. Pray for peace and good health. He’s got a busy two months ahead! Pray for safety for Joey as he works (window washing) and  decides on a school/degree. Pray for Luke to continue to work hard in school and for safety in all his activities. And pray for Sara Banter to keep hanging on with school, work, and patience for the big day to arrive!

Thanks for your prayers!!

TO BE IN TOUCH:

PO Box 1 (134), Ukarumpa EHP 444, Papua New Guinea – john_bruner@sil.org

Grant Bruner, PO Box 2159, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR 72761 – brunerg@jbu.edu

(*new address) Joey Bruner, c/o Dave & Ceil Bruner, 206 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 – joeydbruner@gmail.com

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)

11 thoughts on “Four Things”

  1. Praying for all these requests, knowing God loves you and is already answering our prayers for you. You are in His heart and mind. He has promised to go before you and will be with you wherever you go. Our job is to trust in Him and His loving presence. Praying for peace and blessings in the projects before you.
    Hugs and blessings,
    Pat

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  2. We really enjoy these updates and are praying for all your needs. We do keep your sons and Sara in prayer as well. We are thankful your time in the states was good, in spite of being sick. We know you are being used to reach so many! We enjoy the photos! Thanks for including those and always giving news of your kids.

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  3. Thank you for the update. It’s always exciting and encouraging to see how God is blessing your family and to know that the Word is being translated and read! God bless you, Brena and John.

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  5. John and Brena:

    It is always so wonderful to read your posts and see your pictures! So proud of you both and your family!

    Rol

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  8. Brena, thanks so much for the great pictures! You are such a sweetheart, and I am thankful that your family is doing so well. The Lord is so gracious. You are in our prayers. Love, Aunt Dareth From: johnandbrena To: hawthornejnd@yahoo.com Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 5:49 PM Subject: [New post] Four Things #yiv5513292646 a:hover {color:red;}#yiv5513292646 a {text-decoration:none;color:#0088cc;}#yiv5513292646 a.yiv5513292646primaryactionlink:link, #yiv5513292646 a.yiv5513292646primaryactionlink:visited {background-color:#2585B2;color:#fff;}#yiv5513292646 a.yiv5513292646primaryactionlink:hover, #yiv5513292646 a.yiv5513292646primaryactionlink:active {background-color:#11729E;color:#fff;}#yiv5513292646 WordPress.com | john & brena posted: “FIRST: Thank you for your prayers for us while we were on our trip to the States (California, Arizona, and South Carolina). It was quite the whirlwind of a trip, which made for short visits with people (sadly), and both John and I were sick for part of th” | |

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  9. Hey, John and Brena! Thanks for the update! It looks like you had a great time in the States (besides being sick) and had a sweet time with loved ones. We’ll be praying for your kiddos and the audio recordings. I hope the Elim haus survived without you, Brena! I miss you and your yummy treats. -Rachel

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  11. I love getting your updates on the family. God has blessed you two and the boys. Especially enjoy getting the pictures and seeing how everyone in your family has changed over the years (about 25). Thinking and praying for you.

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