Nov 3, 2008
America faces difficult decisions in tomorrow's election; likewise, we Brendles have made a difficult decision. read more >>
Oct 27, 2008
The number of teachers-in-training needs to stabilize.
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Oct 23, 2008
The November 2008 issue of NTM at Work has an article about Siawi. read more >>
Oct 8, 2008
We are praising the Lord for some of the recent changes in the village. read more >>
Oct 8, 2008
Sitei recognizes God's protection from a cassowary. read more >>
Oct 8, 2008
It is high time that we send you an update on the happenings with the Brendle family and the Siawi people. read more >>
Aug 24, 2008
A visit with the Amto people was disheartening, but Tom came home encouraged. read more >>
Aug 23, 2008
Our family is adjusting to having Levi and Jacob in Boarding School. read more >>
Jun 27, 2008
Sitei told Tom and Danielle how thankful she was to have God's Word in her own language. read more >>
Jun 25, 2008
As we teach Romans, the Siawi people are being challenged to live out their faith. read more >>
Jun 25, 2008
What a thrill to be teaching through the book of Romans to the Siawi people. read more >>
Jun 13, 2008
A few baptism pictures are uploaded. Check them out. read more >>
Jun 13, 2008
In spite of malaria and low water, Siawi believers are baptized. read more >>
Jun 3, 2008
In fellowship with the Siawi believers, we are planning a baptism for Sunday, June 8th. read more >>
May 29, 2008
Because of your faithfulness in prayer, we are able to report a week of firsts. read more >>
May 21, 2008
We thought this conversation, that we actually caught on video, will be a blessing to you. read more >>
May 20, 2008
A death in the village offers another opportunity for believers to take a stand for truth. read more >>
May 19, 2008
Some of you have asked how the sorcery meeting ended and if the believers were involved. read more >>
May 9, 2008
The Siawi are motivated to learn to read - so they can read God's Word themselves. read more >>
Apr 29, 2008
Although our discipleship program is still in its infancy, by God's grace, the training will keep the believers from running into the weeds. read more >>
Apr 29, 2008
Jason has been in touch with us about the complications with Shannon's pregnancy. read more >>
Apr 26, 2008
Josiah had his 2nd birthday today, and it was a doosey of a day. read more >>
Apr 24, 2008
Tom is in the midst of writing lessons for the book of Acts and will soon begin writing lessons for the book of Romans. read more >>
Apr 22, 2008
So much has been happening that we are putting out a second April update. read more >>
Apr 9, 2008
Bringing you up to date on what has been happening with the Brendles.... read more >>
Mar 26, 2008
Missionaries need time to stop and get away to recharge. read more >>
Mar 16, 2008
Getting together with other missionaries for teaching and fellowship is wonderful. read more >>
Mar 2, 2008
Village Heath Volunteer training program produces 5 Siawi graduates. read more >>
Mar 2, 2008
During a tribal court on Tuesday, the people settled a dispute which had interrupted Bible teaching. read more >>
Feb 25, 2008
A tribal dispute has disrupted Bible teaching sessions, but a court has been scheduled to settle the dispute. read more >>
Feb 6, 2008
10 years, and look at what God is doing. read more >>
Jan 28, 2008
We started teaching on the book of Acts. read more >>
Jan 27, 2008
Tractor for mowing airstrip is up and running. read more >>
Jan 22, 2008
Tomatoes, peppers and spices are already growing on the new porch. read more >>
Jan 10, 2008
Teaching will pause for two weeks, and then we will begin teaching the book of Acts. read more >>
Jan 5, 2008
We have been teaching a systematic review of the Old and New Testament lessons through the life of Christ. read more >>
Dec 20, 2007
We knew this Christmas season was going to be busy… read more >>
Dec 20, 2007
The Siawi believers express their excitement as they grasp truth. read more >>
Dec 14, 2007
Thanks for praying for us as we attended the Team Translation Workshop. read more >>
Dec 14, 2007
A planned Christmas celebration reveals how much the Siawi believers have grown. read more >>
Dec 5, 2007
We fly on Thursday to return to our ministry among the Siawi people. read more >>
Nov 19, 2007
Even with the misery of a cold, Tom is enjoying the translation workshop. read more >>
Nov 13, 2007
Tom and Danielle are learning about Bible translation principles. read more >>
Nov 3, 2007
Lights shine from Swanson's house -- an indication that we have co-workers again! read more >>
Nov 3, 2007
Whooping cough has swept through the village. read more >>
Nov 3, 2007
A Team Translation Workshop, scheduled for later in November, will interrupt the teaching. read more >>
Oct 1, 2007
We found ourselves questioning whether this missionary life is worth it. read more >>
Sep 18, 2007
The death of Danielle's friend brings honor to the Lord. read more >>
Sep 12, 2007
Tom adjusts his morning plans to meet the spiritual needs of Siawi believers. read more >>
Sep 6, 2007
Tom plans to begin teaching Phase 2 lessons on Monday. read more >>
Sep 5, 2007
In our last post, we mentioned that Danielle has been having back problems and Levi had malaria. read more >>
Sep 5, 2007
The Siawi were very encouraged from our co-worker’s weekend visit. read more >>
Aug 23, 2007
Tom and Danielle and boys are flying into Siawi today. read more >>
Aug 18, 2007
We have co-workers again! read more >>
Jul 28, 2007
Tom has opportunity to clarify confusion about what it means to believe. read more >>
Jul 27, 2007
Fire stops lesson preparation for the day. read more >>
Jul 24, 2007
It's been difficult to work on the Phase 2 lessons. read more >>
Jul 23, 2007
Tom looks forward to teaching the Siawi believers. read more >>
Jul 20, 2007
The Siawi believers tell returning friends truths from Acts. read more >>
Jul 6, 2007
Wamese and her baby are back. read more >>
Jun 29, 2007
Tiona, a teenage boy, recently told Tom a really neat testimony about him trusting in Christ. read more >>
Jun 27, 2007
We thought you might enjoy hearing what's going on in Josiah's life these days.... read more >>
Jun 26, 2007
Several Siawi ladies have recently given birth to baby boys. read more >>
Jun 23, 2007
Siawi believers are hungry and need to be fed. read more >>
Jun 23, 2007
We're home! We have been very busy trying to get our house in order and visiting with the Siawi people. read more >>
Apr 22, 2007
Mission Accomplished? read more >>
Mar 17, 2007
Testimonys and Talks with Believers read more >>
Mar 17, 2007
Reactions and Rascals read more >>
Mar 17, 2007
Renovations, Rodents and Returns read more >>
Dec 1, 2006
What a joy it was to fly home to the village and .... read more >>
Nov 3, 2006
Dear Friends,
Praise the Lord, we arrived at our center ... read more >>
Nov 3, 2006
Dear friends,
It is with joy and great drops of sweat ... read more >>
Oct 14, 2006
It is 11:02pm. I don’t usually write our updates at this time of night, ... read more >>
Sep 11, 2006
We bought tickets! read more >>
Sep 1, 2006
Malakai is a young man from another language group. He recently married a Siawi girl, ... read more >>
Aug 28, 2006
As October draws closer things are beginning to come together for our return to Papua New Guinea. Physically we feel that Danielle is able to again take on the responsibility of being mom and home school teacher. read more >>
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