Tom and Danielle Brendle Connecting YOU to Tribal Missions Thank you for your continued prayers for Tiuli. She is still in the critical care ward but closer to the back door. The Dr. wanted to move her out to another ward but she has been allowed to remain where she is in a bed with curtains around it. We are all very thankful for the care that she is receiving. She has begun to feed herself and sit up and some of the large bandaging around her head has been removed. The Dr. would like her to start walking around some and she can’t quite do that yet. Praise the Lord that she is gaining strength and pray that she will have the will to start walking which will be a painful process for her but necessary for her recovery. Noah also continues to be an incredible blessing to his sister.
Noah is a Blessing
Tiuli continues to recover in the hospital, Swansons write:
Noah, has been a complete blessing. Tiuli is totally incapable of doing anything for herself. Shannon went to give her a banana and then recognized that she must be hand fed every bite or drink of water she sips. Noah has been standing by her side holding the bed pan for her and scratching places on her body that itch. Even a small desire to move over on her side requires much help from Noah. And yet, through the many times we’ve seen him and heard her ask for him to perform countless deeds… he has been extremely kind. He hasn’t raised his voice or refused to do anything she’s asked. Quite a testimony to the prayers of you all and our great God.
Please keep praying for Noah. Yesterday, while we were talking he said to me. “Yes, it was hard to see the pig do that to her. I said to myself. ‘ Will she be able to walk around anymore? Will I ever go along with her to jungle again? Or will God let this be her last day? Help her not to die yet, God.” Yes, it does appear that God is working in Noah’s life. He , like any other big brother, has a heart for his sister. Pray that God would use this situation in the heart of Noah to draw him nearer to God Himself.
Thank you all so much for praying for Tiuli and Noah. Their hearts are encouraged in knowing that many people in many places are praying for them. Please continue to pray for healing. The doctor voiced today that his biggest concern was that Tiuli not develop a bad infection. She is also very anemic. She has been given some blood and will receive some more soon. Please continue to pray for their parents and the other Siawis who are close to Tiuli. Pray that the Siawi believers wouldn’t buy into the lies satan has held them in bondage with for years. Many people might say that pig was really a dead ancestor repaying the village for something they had done wrong. Pray that they wouldn’t listen to wisdom of this world. Pray that they would stand strong on God’s word and look to Him and Him alone.
Pray for Tiuli (Julie)
Tiuli in 2008 when she was Baptized
SIAWI TRIBE PRAYER REQUEST:
Tiuli was severely mauled by a wild pig Sunday, and could not get to a hospital until Monday. Pray for her recovery, and that her family will not blame sorcery and accuse someone. If you want all the details – read the full story on our NTM web page >>
Siawi Believers Confronted with Sorcery
After the death of an Abau man, Siawi believers will be confronted with the choice of trusting God or resorting to sorcery to determine who was responsible. Pray that the believers will stand strong in their faith and testimony for Christ. Find out more — read the full story
Dreaming
Only 364 more days until we can do that again!
The Siawi Church celebrated Christmas this year. It was different than yours for sure but the focus was still on the gift of Gods Son. Read the full story by following this link.
Our First PFO
This past week has been the highlight of our ministry with the Associate program thus far. We were able to help to orientate 7 people who will be going to Papua New Guinea as associate missionaries.
Please be praying for Shirley, Murray and Paula, Drew and Bobbi, Stephanie, and Layne. We met with them for 5 days from 7:30 in the morning until 7:30 or later each night. They were given information on topics ranging from the purpose and core values of New Tribes Mission and culture transitions to communicating with your support team. Danielle and I had the opportunity of praying with them each morning. The highlight for me was hearing their testimonies of how God led each of them to the point of serving in missions. I had the opportunity to speak on planting churches in remote areas. These along with many other topics were covered and discussed as they prepare to transition from the US to their field of ministry. As you can imagine they are still probably trying to digest all that information.
Please be praying for them as they now seek to raise support and prepare to go to their field of service.
Waiting for Repairs
House News
Continue to pray about our house. The house we want to buy is a foreclosure. In order for us to get a loan, the selling bank is being asked to make some repairs. Most of the repairs are minor, but the air conditioner is not working. Pray that the bank will agree to make the repairs, and please pray that the repairs will be made quickly. The boys start school the middle of August. I would really like to have the house cleaned and painted before the boys start school. Above all, pray for God’s will to be done and that we would have peace regardless of the situation.
Danielle
Maine and Back again
Maine and back again
Tom and Levi flew to Maine where they were met at the airport by my parents. We praise God that they were able to purchase tickets at a very reasonable price. Why are they in Maine? You might be asking yourself. They went to pick up our personal items that my parents have been graciously storing for us for years. We are praising the Lord for the safety Tom and Levi had during the long drive back to Florida in a U-Haul truck. We are also thankful to good friends in Maryland who shared some furniture with us that will fit nicely in our new home.
Family Time
The month of July has been a relaxing time for our family; before that we had been traveling, visiting and house hunting. We are so thankful for the fun things that we have been able to do. Tom and the boys have especially enjoyed the anticipation of a shuttle launch, which sadly has been scrubbed for the third time. Each time the shuttle was scheduled to launch Tom and the boys have borrowed kayaks so that they could enjoy the shuttle launch from Mosquito Lagoon which is directly across from the launch pad. For this last trip Jacob decided to take his small fishing net and he had a great time catching all sorts of sea creatures, including seahorses. Levi has begun taking karate classes at a Christian dojo. He is is doing well and his instructor is pleased with the progress that he has made in just a couple of weeks. Tom and Levi were also able to volunteer as score keepers at the US Open Karate Championships. Luke has been keeping up with his photography, Josiah has discovered legos, and I have been preparing and organizing for Levi’s homeschool (I love doing this so don’t feel sorry for me. )
House News
Right now we are waiting on appraisals and home insurance quotes. Our realtor is hopeful that we will close by the end of the month. Keep praying.
Work, School Etc.
The month of August will be a busy month for us. Lord willing we will begin the month cleaning, painting and repairing our new home so that we can move in hopefully by the second week in August. Jacob and Luke will begin attending Lake Monroe Christian Academy on August 13th and Levi will begin home schooling. One day a week Levi will attend classes at a local Christian School. Tom will begin working in the Associate Department. We are looking forward to our new ministry and we pray that God will use us to assist many folks in their endeavor to be missionaries.
Thank you for praying for our family. I cannot begin to describe how thankful we are for your prayers. Please be praying that we will find our niche here in the States. We have gone from being missionaries on the front lines to support missionaries. When we lived among the Siawi people our lives were crazy 24/7. We always had a new story to tell. Now each day is much the same as the one previous. Pray that we will be faithful to see the opportunities that God places before us. Support missionaries are so vital and we are thankful that we can remain a part of church planting by supporting others who are on the front lines.
Because He Lives,
Danielle Brendle for the family
