Missions: Dave and Fran Jordan

Hebron has supported Dave and Fran Jordan throughout their 35- year ministry working for New Tribes Mission (NTM) with the Prai Tribe in the northeastern hill country of Thailand. The Jordans’ ministry focus is on Bible translation and church planting.  For this to take place, the Bible must be translated and taught, believers discipled, and Bible lessons provided for progressive foundational teaching.

The Jordans are close to finishing their primary work with the Prai. They expect the Bible translation to be completed within three years. The remaining books of the New Testament have been completed and they are now making edits with the help of a consultant. Plans are to have the Prai language New Testament prepared for printing with the addition of maps, a few notes, and illustrations by September 2017. They hope to produce 200–300 inexpensively bound copies before year-end.

A few additions and revisions to the Old Testament, which has already been translated, should be completed by March 2018 and the complete Bible printed by December 2018.

Dave and Fran are currently in the process of developing a Bible curriculum writing team and giving Bible training to Christians from across the border.

Wages for translators and workers are expected to cost approximately $10,000. It will cost $3,000 to print the New Testament, $25,000 to print the complete Bible, and $3,000 to produce the video version.

Please continue to pray for the Jordans as they work to finish their mission. Please also pray that adequate funds will be raised for the completion of the translation and printing of the Prai Bible. 

Missions: Dave & Fran Jordan

Dave & Fran last wrote from Thailand:

MIDVILLE VILLAGE Protection was sought from guardian spirits at the village temple after 15 deaths occurred. The village became webbed in a net of string as string was run from the temple spirit house down and around streets to encircle each of the almost 200 houses in our village – except the houses of the Christians. Looking from outside it seems so empty and pointless - but  this is what folks are left to hope in without God.

PETE RIVER VILLAGE

Pray for Butte as he testified at the Knife Creek Sunday service how he arranged a ceremony in his village to withdraw from serving the spirits, and also another ceremony to withdraw from providing spirit protection at cremations.

SANDY CREEK VILLAGE Over 40 come for teaching. Some asked for two sessions a week instead of one. Grounding a group this size firmly in the Gospel is a lot of work. God is prompting believers in Knife Creek and our village to make the hour plus trip to Sandy Creek to teach and encourage. Please water these efforts with your prayers.

The Jordans finish their letter: We praise God for continuing his work among the Prai people and drawing more to himself. And how thankful we are for the prayers of many of you who are having a significant part in all this!

Dave & Fran have been working with the Prai in Thailand for over 35 years. Dave is nearing the completion of translating scripture into the Prai language and Fran continues to teach in their village. God has truly called them to this ministry and they have been faithful to His call. 

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The Jordans are on leave and will be visiting Hebron on September 18^th.