Monthly Archives: November 2007

Wanted: Reliable 4WD Vehicle

Posted on Sunday, 4 November 2007 by Michael Johnson

Ben’s auto mechanics project in the picture isn’t exactly what I’m talking about, although I’m thankful for that. Ben is making good progress on it, and it should soon be able to pass a safety inspection and be street legal. … Continue reading →

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Missionary Rocket Science

Posted on Sunday, 4 November 2007 by Michael Johnson

In a land where only about 10% of the people have electrical power in their houses, you might wonder what good such technology as electronics, satellites, radio, and cell phones might be. Actually, such technology is very useful, indeed. Technology … Continue reading →

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Mobile Telephone Service in Ukarumpa!

Posted on Sunday, 4 November 2007 by Michael Johnson

Our last field term in Ukarumpa, there was no mobile phone service at all in Ukarumpa, except for bulky and expensive hand-held satellite phones. Now, there is service from two different companies! One of those (B-Mobile) has excellent signal strength … Continue reading →

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Saving Lives

Posted on Saturday, 3 November 2007 by Michael Johnson

A helicopter is a wonderful but expensive machine. With it, we save lives. We do that by moving Bible translators into places they can’t get with fixed wing aircraft or wheeled vehicles to bring the Word of God to people … Continue reading →

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