Studio for LESSA Material

We have converted my house into a studio where we can make video presentations for the Sign Language Classes. The backdrop didn´t work to well inside because the wind kept blowing it down. So I made a permanent place for it in my garage. The material can be taken off the boards so it doesn´t get dirty and put up only when in use. We are not only making videos but taking pictures of the signs so that we can make a Salvadorian Sign Langauage Dictionary. It´s a lot of work, but the Deaf are really excited about improving their teaching abilities to have a professional sign language course available in El Salvador.

Birthday Celebracion

I still can´t believe it, but I really turned 50 this year. I was teaching the teachers when they surprised me with some snacks, a cake and sang to me. It was a good day.

August

Two more Deaf Believers! God is working among the Deaf here in El Salvador. Raquel and Luis have accepted the Lord and now join the family of God. Praise the Lord for His faithfulness.

Surprise Baptism

I´ve been working with Grisel and how important baptism was, but because of her catholic background she just didn´t want to do it. She kept telling me she wasn´t ready. So I left her alone on that issue. One Sunday, she surprised me by getting baptized, both her and her daughter, Griselita.

Growing each Sunday

Bible class is exciting because we´re seeing Kingdom growth. This month three new deaf accepted Christ: José Luis, and Veronica. The following Sunday






Vernonica brought her husband Nery and he also accepted Christ. Daniela is their daughter and good friends with Griselita. Please continue to pray for their walk with the Lord.

SIL - Summer Institute of Linguistics

Julia and Christie came from SIL to do a study of Signed Languages here in El Salvador. They stayed with me from June 17-July 13. They travelled all over conducting their studies and making lots of friends.

They blessed us with a workshop to help us define our goals for the "Bible DVD Project".

The workshop consisted of 4 different teams. There were 3 Deaf Groups and 1 hearing group. There were great conversations and at the end everyone got to present the outcome of their individual group. It was an amazing time.

July 19th - "Project DVD of the Bible"

We already miss Julia and Christy but our work continues. We are meeting twice a month to establish Religious Signs. We had some more great discussions and came up with three new signs: Bible, Old Testament and New Testament. That was a 2 hour meeting so you can imagine how long this process is going to be. I praise the Lord for all He is doing in making this possible.