Today’s post was doodled by my friend Dana Hixson. Dana and her husband Doug (my pastor) have been working to plant a church here in Spearfish, South Dakota. My husband Geoffrey works with Doug as the worship and college pastor. Dana has become a wonderful friend and “partner-in-crime” over the past year(almost) that me and Geoffrey have lived here in Spearfish. Dana is a super-cool mom, a cake decorator extraordinaire, and a slight bit sarcastic. My husband and I love serving with the Hixson family and I am really excited to feature one of Dana’s doodles on YEAR 27.

From Dana:
“I chose this scripture after seeing another similar picture with fashion words written in the shape of a dress. That picture brought this verse to mind. As I began to think about the meaning of this verse, I thought about the “makeover” Jesus does in those who give their hearts to Him. He makes us new and clothes us in garments of salvation and robes of righteousness–or right-standing with Him–as we become sons and daughters of the King. Not only have I experienced that change in my own life (and continue to be made over for Him), but we are seeing it happen with the people we are sharing the hope of Jesus with in our city!”

Of course, I can’t help but think of the “makeover” that will happen when the Ehty people hear God’s Word in their own heart language. I’m looking forward to the day when they hear about Jesus and transformation takes place as they accept His love and mercy! You can be a part of bringing the Bible to the Ehty people – click here to find out how!

Happy Monday everyone! My friend Patti, a fellow Community Bible Study (CBS) member, requested this verse for her house. She told me that it is one of her favorites!

One of the goals here at YEAR 27 is to translate the equivalent of the book of John into the heart language of the Ehty people of South Asia.

BUT WHY JOHN?
1. John is the book that I studied this past year in CBS. I got to know that book really well. And when you get to know the book of John – you get to know Jesus.

2. John has 879 verses. 879 verses at $26/verse = $22,854. This is a HUGE goal for YEAR 27. When I started this project on Dec. 12, 2011, I asked God to show me a goal that was something big – something that I knew I could not do on my own. As I kept thinking about a goal, the book of John seemed like the right thing to do. I originally thought that I would make a goal of 100 verses translated or maybe choose a shorter book of the Bible. As it stands right now: over 142 verses have been translated for the Ehty people of South Asia! How cool is that! And God continues to lead the way. I like that – this is definitely something that only He can do!

You can get involved with YEAR 27, too! Sponsoring ONE VERSE of the Bible into the heart language of the Ehty people brings us closer to seeing their lives changed through the POWER of God’s word. Sponsoring ONE VERSE of scripture means that generations to come will learn about Jesus – through books like John – and they will know of His forgiveness and love. Click here to learn more about sponsoring Bible translation for the Ehty people.

“Silent Sunday” reminds us that the Ehty people of South Asia do not have the Bible in their own heart language. “Silent Sunday” is really “Silent Everyday” when it comes to hearing God’s Word for the Ehty people. YEAR 27 is about turning this truth around – where God’s Word is “Spoken Everyday!” Click here to learn more about how YOU can sponsor Bible translation and BRING God’s Word to the Ehty people – ONE VERSE at a time!

To fathers everywhere – I hope today is a great day!

Click here to learn more about YEAR 27 and how to sponsor verses for the Ehty people of South Asia!