Lately our work here seems to be reduced to just “keep the fire burning”. Many tasks are repetitive and every month we have to do many of the same procedures: Update and monitor web servers, answer emails, upload files, download files, solve issues with Bible texts and audio, etc, etc.

Thus, we are much encouraged when we hear from the field, from the recipients of our labors who write or send pictures to us. We love to see how somewhere in the world someone is being blessed with the Word of God. Recently we have been receiving many (more) pictures from the distribution of Audio Bibles in Kenya, especially among the blind people there. Mary, a friend of Wordproject, who has a ministry to the blind, has been faithful to distribute the Audio Bibles we have sent during the past few months. Here are a few more collages of the latest distribution campaign, in spite of covid 19 related constrains and difficulties. See the pictures and pray for these precious people:

On the App domain, the relatively new WP plus audio Bible App for Android is being a great blessing for us personally and we notice that it has reached over 5000 permanent users this month. In spite of the numbers, we feel that the app is being undervalued, because other apps reach that number much faster than ours. Thus, we are trying to give it a boost with a short video promotion to explain the amazing new features that integrate the app. With just a few strokes of the mouse, so to speak, we put together the following video, which, and you may be surprised, shows some of the more hidden features contained in the App, which even the most attentive may have missed… Above all, it is important not to forget, that the app has the simple aim to help us to place more Bible in our lives and reach new levels of acquaintance with the Word as we go on our (sometimes busy) daily schedules. Check the video here:

For your information also, here are a few of the reviews we received this month from people who seem to have discovered a good way to enrich their lives, exactly by making more place for the Words of Life, as we mentioned. The comments are in their original languages with the respective translation (Google).

“Es la más eficaz , valoro el esfuerzo de sus hacedores ,esta aplicación tiene una uncion muy especial ,los mejores encomios para sus creadores . Bendiciones !!! La recomiendo con seguridad , no encontré otra mejor .”

“It is the most effective, I appreciate the effort of its makers, this application has a very special anointing, the best praise for its creators. Blessings !!! I recommend it for sure, I did not find a better one.” EGR.

“Excelente pude bajar los audios y escucharlos sin conexion y puedo escuchar la poderosa palabra de dios todo el tiempo los bendigo a todos con la inmesa misericordia de dios”.

“Excellent I was able to download the audios and listen to them without connection and I can hear the powerful word of God all the time I bless you all with the immense mercy of God”. MP

“Simplesmente fantástico. Não há nada melhor. Deus seja louvado por este projeto. A voz do senhor que faz a narração é o melhor do que pode haver. Vcs estão de Parabéns! Muito obrigada. Somos privilegiados por ter a nossa disposição recursos tão bons como este que é disponibilizado para nós. Somos realmente um povo mui abençoado. Shalom 🙏🙏🙏”

“Simply amazing. There’s nothing better. God be praised for this project. The voice of the lord who does the narration is the best that can be. Congratulations! Thank you. We are privileged to have at our disposal resources as good as the one available to us. We are really a very blessed people. Shalom 🙏🙏🙏” SA.

“I haven’t had it long but I appreciate being able to listen to the Bible as well as be able to read along, if I wish, as it scrolls by automatcally as it’s read. It is read with feeling but no extra background sounds and no put-on voices. The Word of God just as it is. Not much extra just basic controls and maneuvering, which are simple and easy. I haven’t come across any tech problems yet so I am pleased to give it a good rating and recommendation.”
LLR

Other than that, we are still restricted from entering China, or leaving this territory for that matter, very confined but hopeful that, as in so many other aspects of our lives: “all things work together for good to them that love God”. Praying for you.

We experienced our first typhoon of the season. Initially, the tropical storm was headed close within our vicinity but of no imminent concern. Suddenly it turned and came straight towards us! Typhoon Higos was a No. 10 direct hit and we sure felt it in the wee hours of the morning. Wind and rain in all its fury. Fortunately, Jorge was able to brave the storm and venture outdoors to secure the roofing on the top floor. The storm moved quickly and there was no substantial damage to us personally, just a lot of cleanup from the fallen trees and branches.” The lower areas of Macau suffered from heavy flooding as is per usual in any tropical storm. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”, Psalm 46:1.

August was a big month for celebration. After Isabel and Joana, on the 2nd and the 3rd day of the month, on the 23rd Jason celebrated 17! He has begun his senior year studies this month, with basketball as his free time pursuit Last, but not least, we finished off the month with Jorge completing his 70th year of life! Ben produced a great video featuring a few of the highlights of his life adventures! All the family was present for the celebration via Skype, and each was able to share some precious memories with dad. We can only give thanks to the Lord for the fact that each of these beloved members of our family are all found to be in good health, employed in fruitful pursuits and each has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ! That is a lot to celebrate!!