REGION PRAYER CALENDAR February 2021 – March 2021 SIL Wewak Center ~ PO Box 291 ~ Wewak ESP 531 A bimonthly guide to praying for Bible translation and language development in the Sepik Region of Papua New Guinea (PNG) To subscribe electronically, email [email protected]

February 2021 Pray for the approximately 740 Pray for financial provision for 1-2 people who speak the Aruek language 15-16 families across PNG preparing to in Sandaun Province. They have no Scripture send their kids back to school in their language yet. this month. This can be a challenging time for many; pray for God’s peace in the midst of it. Pray for clarity for Awtuw, Guriaso, 3-4 Inebu One, and Southern One language Pray for the approximately 200 teams as they continue translating Scripture 17-18 people who speak the Yau passages during the current Oral Bible language in Sandaun Province. They have no Translation (OBT) workshop in Wewak. They written Scripture in their language yet. are also working to create a trial alphabet so they can read the passages being translated. Pray for wisdom for Aitape West 19-20 Translation teams during their Pray for the approximately 250 four week translation workshop this month. 5-6 people who speak the Imonda Pray for good understanding of the passages language in Sandaun Province. They have no that need to be translated. Pray for good health Scripture in their language yet. and that all the technology that is needed for the workshop to run would work well. Pray for Litz Liew and the Mevembet 7-8 team as they do village checking of the Pray for the approximately 790 gospel of Matthew. Pray that they will be able 21-22 people who speak the Tumleo to find anything that isn’t clear in the language in Sandaun Province. They have no translation and make changes so that it is more Scripture in their language yet. understandable. Pray for a smooth printing of the gospel of Mark and that there would be Pray for Andy and Christina good distribution of the book to all the 23-24 Edmondson as they head to the communities. US for a short medical leave for Andy. Pray that they will be able to get the help they need and Pray for the approximately 720 be able to return to PNG in a timely fashion. 9-10 people who speak the Laeko-Libuat There are only a few options for travel to and language in Sandaun Province. They have no from PNG due to the pandemic. written Scripture in their language yet. Pray for the approximately 1,500 Pray for Jennifer Belcher as she 25-26 speakers of the Heiyoho 11-12 has returned to the US for a time language who live in Sandaun Province. They to help with family needs and then she and her have no written Scripture in their language yet. huband Ron will transition to furlough for much of 2021. Pray for a good transition and Pray for wisdom for the SPES team that she will be able to minister well during this 27-28 as they finalize the Building time. Capacity project proposal in March. Pray for good communication with all those who will be Pray for the approximately 1,970 involved with the project. Pray for a good 13-14 people who speak the Kilmeri understanding of all the components that need language in Sandaun Province. They have no to be included in the project. written Scripture in their language yet. There is a shortage of consultants 19-20 to do checking of oral materials. March 2021 Pray for creativity to find workable solutions to get training for those who may be able to help Pray for the approximately 800 fill this role. Pray for Sam Smucker as he works 1-2 speakers of the Koiwat language who toward meeting all the requirements to live in East Sepik Province. They have no become an oral consultant. Scripture in their language at this time. Pray for the approximately 230 Pray for the Culture Meets Scripture 21-22 speakers of the Walio language 3-4 workshop taking place in the North who live in East Sepik Province. They have no Palei area this week. Pray for good Scripture in their language at this time. understanding of the materials being presented and that the truths being learned Pray for SIL-PNG as they have a would help people know God better and 23-24 shortened Branch conference understand how He wants to be a part of their March 23-24 and Spiritual Emphasis mornings everyday lives. March 22-26. Pray for good discussions, encouragement from God’s Word, and good Pray for the approximately 520 fellowship for all the members. 5-6 speakers of the Aro language who live in East Sepik Province. They have no written Pray for the approximately 1,200 Scripture in their language yet. 25-26 speakers of the Murik language who live in East Sepik Province. They have no Pray for Litz Liew as she has returned Scripture in their language at this time. 7-8 to Taiwan for furlough. Pray for rest and for good opportunities to share what God Pray that God would continue to has been doing in the work in PNG. Pray for 27-28 protect PNG from being heavily protection for the village co-workers as they hit by the pandemic. Give thanks that there carry on with parts of the work while she is have been very few reported serious cases. away. Pray for the approximately 300 Pray for the approximately 690 29-30 speakers of the Pondi language 9-10 speakers of the Changriwa language who live in East Sepik Province. They have no who live in East Sepik Province. They have no Scripture in their language at this time. Scripture in their language yet. Pray for Healing the Wounds of Trauma Pray for wisdom for Hilkka 31 training being given at Ukarumpa this 11-12 Arminen as she consultant week. Pray that the potential trainers would be checks 800 verses of Old Testament Panorama able to do the practice teaching and understand for the Maiadomu team from Milne Bay what they need to share with healing groups. Province. Pray for good concentration and that The oral-based training will also be introduced technology would work well for all involved. in April. Pray that this teaching can touch many lives and bring freedom from pain and trauma. Pray for the approximately 3,000 13-14 speakers of the Karawari language who live in East Sepik Province. They have no Scripture in their language at this time. Pray for good opportunities for 15-16 Awtuw, Guriaso, Inebu One, and Southern One OBT participants to share their recently translated Scripture passages. Many of the Easter passages were translated at the January workshop. Pray for lives to be changed as they interact with God’s Word.

Pray for the approximately 380 17-18 speakers of the Yerakai language who live in East Sepik Province. They have no Scripture in their language at this time.