As we prepare to move on, let me explain something about Wycliffe. We have been here for 3 weeks in an RV park for the people who volunteer their time and energies to support the work of the Bible translators. Wycliffe sends hundreds of people to many foreign countries who do not have Scriptures in their native languages - the speech of their heart. There are still over 2000 dialects to be translated! The goal is to begin work in all of these by 2025. That is huge undertaking.
But not everyone is gifted to go to other countries do this work. Many would like to help and that's how Wycliffe Associates fits into the picture. Volunteers come to the campus in Orlando - most are retired people - and do things here so missionaries are freed to do what they do best. Many of these "Assoicates" also volunteer in other countries for short term building projects for the work of the Bible translators.
They have graciously allowed us to stay here though we are not volunteers. There have been empty sites but these have been filling up as more volunteers arrive. Derek has been able to walk easily around here and is now not even using his cane. We have enjoyed learning more about Wycliffe but now we move on. We plan to head further south - to the Lake Worth area - and visit with Jack's sister Alice and her husband Ed Hekman for a week or so.
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