Right now, John and I are in the coastal town of Wewak, PNG. John is one of three consultants doing the checking for an Oral Bible Translation (OBT) workshop. All the translation work is done by audio recording, so it is a new process for John to learn. I was able to come with him this time (a rare treat!) and am fondly reliving our years in the Solomons (minus the heat :/), since Wewak is very similar to Honiara. Please pray for the checking that God would give wisdom & good health to John and the men he’s working with. We will update you on how it all went in a few weeks.
The participants at the workshop are from three language groups
John is checking for the One (oh-nay) language group
EMAIL & OVERSEAS/STATESIDE ADDRESSES:
john_bruner@sil.org – PO Box 1 (134), Ukarumpa EHP 444, Papua New Guinea (Or send to: c/o Andrews, 4807 Ruidoso Dr., Arlington, TX 76017 because of COVID delays in airmail)
WEB ADDRESS FOR PARTNERSHIP:
https://www.wycliffe.org/partner/Bruners
MAILING ADDRESS FOR PARTNERSHIP:
send gifts to: Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862 (The check should be made payable to Wycliffe Bible Translators and include a note that says preference for the ministry of John and Brena Bruner)
johnandbrena 
Wonderful to hear.
Is your ability to join John due to the fact that you are now an empty nester?
Praying for all.
Doug H
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Hi, Guys…. It’s Sunday morning in NB, and again thanking the Lord for those who have answered the call to go out into the world with the Word and for our privilege to support them in their call.
Now….., as a one-time civil engr like John’s dad and not a linguist like his son, I ask y’all….. why didn’t we western interpreters at first simply spell out “One’ ‘Onay’ instead of ‘One’ and make the world a bit simpler fer us yanks???
God bless you, and may your lives continue to be a blessing unto Him.
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Glad you are able to be together on the coast. I will definitely prayer for John and all the students learning the new method. Glad you received our new email address. We do enjoy hearing from you.
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