Our relieved and grateful faces as we crossed the border from Hungary into Croatia on our move
Why are we here? Why did we move to this part of the world and what are we doing? I was reminded of the answer this morning while working on the Bible translation of Luke 4 in the Gurbet, Arli and Chergash languages. In verse 18 Jesus describes his mission, including the words, “he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. “ Christ came to announce good news to the needy and has sent us to do the same.
Good news is what is needed worldwide, including in our little corner of the globe in Croatia (and Serbia), whichever words are used to express it (see these examples):
* εὐαγγελίσασθαι (original Greek)
(”to-proclaim-good-news”)
* te anav šukar haberia” (Arli)
(”that I proclaim good message”)
* te abav bahtali nevimata (Chergash)
(“that I bring joyful news”)
* te vačarav o Lačho lafi” (Gurbet)
(”that I speak the Good word”)
We’re so grateful for how well everything has gone with our move from Hungary to Croatia. The kids did well navigating the transition and constantly living with packing boxes around.
They each helped out by unpacking, making meals, assembling things, etc.
It was fun to explore our new town, learning where the supermarkets, shops, stores and Croatian fast food joints are.
Thank you for praying for us and sending us here to get God’s Word translated for the Roma.
Todd & Pamala Price
Pictured below:
1) Ariela playing with Play-Doh among the packing containers
2) Daniel assembled this dresser for Ariela's room all by himself
3) At a local restaurant for lunch during our days unpacking
4) Roma friends who helped unload the moving truck
5) Hunt for Easter goodies in our backyard (Easter was our first Sunday in Croatia after our move!)
