As we work with partners around the world, there is a common theme: more laborers are needed in the field. Mission mobilization coordinator Emily Wilson networks with second career individuals and university students to share about the opportunities for career missionary service with Lutheran Bible Translators.

The work of LBT goes beyond Bible translation – missionaries can also serve in literacy, non-print media, information technology, or as teachers to missionary kids.

As you know of people who are interested in serving in international missions, LBT offers opportunities to explore service. To find out more, contact Emily at recruiter@lbt.org. January Birthdays Eliot Esala Karen Tessaro Josephine Derricks Alvina Federwitz Michael Ersland David Federwitz Alexis Olson Aaron Beckendorf Micah Federwitz Carsten Hilbert

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1. Praise God for the blessings of this past year and pray that He will continue to work through all things in the year to come. 2. Pray for safe travels as LBT workers in Southern and Eastern Africa gather together to worship, study the Word and rest and relax. 3. Pray for Emily Wilson as she participates in a launch program for linguistics training at SIL Australia. 4. Pray for Elliot and Serena Derricks as they finalize the arrangements to move to a new home in their language area. 5. Pray that Eliot Esala (missionary kid) will grow in his understanding of God and the world he lives in. 6. Pray for good transitions for Karen Tessaro as she returns home after a time of furlough in the United States. 7. Pray for missionary kids attending boarding school and college as they settle back into the routine of a new semester. 8. Pray for Amy Gerdts as she settles in to her new role as LBT Assistant Director for Communications. 9. Pray that the Bible House in Ngaoundere will be furnished and equipped to serve as a center for Scripture translation training, and wide distribution of God’s Word in many languages, in all available media. 10. Praise God for all the ways that Josephine Derricks (missionary kid) is growing and thriving.

11. Pray for individuals who are seeking discernment as to whether they are being called to serve in the Bible translation ministry. 12. Pray for Paul Federwitz as he travels for partnership development in the Detroit area. 13. Pray for Martin Weber as he continues to work with Rev. Daniel Touka to mentor, train, and support translation in Dowayo, Nizaa and a few other languages in Cameroon. 14. Pray for Alvina Federwitz in her service as LBT’s mission participation coordinator. 15. Pray for Michael Ersland as he celebrates his birthday for the first time as a husband. 16. Pray for LBT board members and staff that are traveling to the quarterly board meeting in Florida. 17. Pray for smooth transitions as Amy Formella returns to her work and home in Sierra Leone. 18. Pray for missionary intern Ariana Schulte as she continues her internship with LBT. 19. Pray for Sarah Stilwell as she prepares for international travel for the first time to meet with LBT partners in West Africa. 20. Pray for wisdom for LBT’s international programs team as they discuss issues related to LBT’s work.

21. Pray for Rev. David Federwitz as he guides missionaries, builds and maintains partnerships, and provides support for those under his care. 22. Pray for Alexis Olson as she faithfully serves among the Kerewe community. 23. Praise God for the opportunity for LBT staff to come together for their annual Christmas celebration. 24. We give thanks for those working on the Wayeyi Bible translation and pray for a successful visit with the consultant from United Bible Societies. 25. Pray for accuracy, high quality printing and health for all people involved in the Kwanja-Ndung Lectionary, which is to be dedicated March 7. 26. Pray for the Shekgalagari project as they are being visited by a consultant from United Bible Societies. 27. Pray that Aaron Beckendorf (missionary kid) will continue to grow into a Godly young man. 28. Pray for those working in the Khwedam translation project in Botswana as they work with a consultant from the United Bible Societies. 29. Pray that Micah Federwitz will continue to be rooted in God’s love. 30. Pray for grace as LBT’s finance and human resource departments close out the busy month of December. 31. Praise God for the many contributions Barbara Beermann makes to support the ministry of LBT.