Card From Marty and Tina Ganong
Last October, the offering we took at the Great Communion service we hosted went to the Bible translation work of Marty and Tina Ganong in Guinea, Africa. We received a card dated January 6 from the Ganong’s. The front of the card (below) is a nativity scene painted by Soulimann, a Christian from Guinea. The message in the Ganong’s note follows the picture of the card.
“Dear Friends at Westwood,
Thank you so much for the Great Communion offering that you collected for us back in October. Your gift was so timely, as we ended up leaving Guinea for security reasons on October 30. You all helped us purchase a plane ticket.
Right now in Guinea, daily life seems to be calm. But the political climate is still very unstable. President Camara remains in Morocco after being shot in the head on December 3. His party remains officially in charge (read: the military is still in control). Elections (which were to take place this month) have been postponed once again. The saga continues.
But, on a more positive note, the Susu New Testament is being printed this year. Marty has finished installing and transferring materials to his new computer, so he can resume his Acts translation work… Our co-translator, Jean Alexander, has already sent two batches of work for Marty to check (compare to the Greek). Village comprehension checking will still need to be done after we return to Guinea.
Please continue to pray for Guinea. Please continue also praying for our family, as we concentrate on life here and prepare to return to Conakry in late July. Thanks again.
Blessings,
Marty, Tina, Heather, and Laura”
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