A newsletter from Marty and Sara Driggers
The Power of Prayer
On May 21, 2011 this Agarabi
man from Papua New
Guinea read his New
Testament for the first time
after more than 50 years of
translation.
June 2011
Wionare Mitimu from the Nankina language area in Papua New Guinea was
asked by the people of Yout village, in a neighboring language area, to conduct a
two-week teacher training course. It took some months to organize, but he was
able to go. During breaks and after class, Wionare visited and prayed for sick
people in the village. On three such visits, the origin of the sickness was sorcery,
and the victims immediately recovered when Wionare prayed for them. They
were all victims of the same sorcerer, who, while his victims were being prayed
for, arrived on the scene to laugh at the expected failure of prayer to heal his
victims. At each house, the patient recovered, and the sorcerer witnessed the
power of God.
After the third occasion, the sorcerer was convinced and gave his life to Christ.
This was no simple confession. He led Wionare and other church leaders to his
secret hideaway in the bush, where he revealed his sorcerer’s tools and destroyed
them publicly. For ten years, this man had been a feared killer. His face was
visibly changed as soon as the items were destroyed. This man is no longer a
feared sorcerer, but an enthusiastic and helpful member of the community,
participating in worship and other church activities.
“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you
ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.”
Matthew 18:19
We are asking for your help. We believe that there are some things that just can’t
be accomplished without the effectual fervent prayers of righteous men and
women of God. So we are asking you to join us in a spiritual fast for our ministry
with Wycliffe. Would you consider fasting a meal a week, your favorite beverage
or dessert, or even TV for the month of June? During your fast, please pray daily
for the requests that we have included on the calendar included in this letter.
The dealership where Marty has been working this spring has undergone a
number of business changes in the last several weeks. As a result, Marty’s last
day of employment will be June third. We look to the Lord for His provision for
our ability to keep moving towards the work in Papua New Guinea. We are
currently at 26% of our ministry budget and give all glory to God! We believe in
the power of prayer, and are confident in God’s ability to move in the hearts of
many who will partner with us to bring this percentage to 100. Our family is
assured that there is no greater time for God to be glorified than when the task
seems overwhelming! Please unite with us in prayer.
Anticipating great things,
“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” Matthew 21:22 NLT

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Opportunities to Endurance for our Marty’s last day at The Bibleless people
share the need for family as we Midland Honda to of Papua New Guinea
Bible translation transition our lives glorify God

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The sale of our home Wisdom for what to Marty’s Papua New Marty’s family as they That our financial Marty Wycliffe staff in Papua
ship to Papua New Guinea work permit prepare for us leaving support would reach New Guinea
Guinea 30% this week

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Speaking at Sara Good health Sara’s family as they That our financial Taylor That God would be
Woodhaven Baptist prepare for us leaving support would reach glorified in all we say
Church (am and pm 40% this week and do
services)
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Stamina and peace Tia Guidance as we Spiritual protection That our financial Miriam Emotional, physical
for our family prepare our July support would reach and spiritual renewal
newsletter 50% this week

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Our current and Jade Our Papua New Our York First That our financial
future partners Guinea visas Wesleyan Church support would reach
family 60% this week

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Thank you!

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