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8/23/2007: Advancing Bible Translation in Texas

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Have you ever been to Texas? If so, you probably realize that Texas is a world different than the rest of the USA. They have cowboy churches, rodeo ministries, and numerous other Christian variations on ranching themes. Despite the implication in the subject line of this email, I am not actually aware of any attempts to translate the Bible into Texan. But having lived in Texas for four years during college, I would not be surprised if such a movement started!

When I talk about advancing Bible translation in Texas, Im actually referring to the support that Wycliffe Associates provides to the International Linguistics Center in suburban Dallas. No doubt many of you have never had the opportunity to visit the SIL Center in Duncanville, Texas. The Center resembles a small university campus. It includes student dormitories, classrooms, a library, a dining hall, and administrative offices. Wycliffe Associates built many of these buildings during the past two decades. In recent years, our technical role has shifted from campus construction to maintenance and support for the campus. We also have volunteers serving in a broad range of administrative support roles.

As we look ahead to the coming winter season, when "snowbirds" begin heading south to more temperate climes, we have a number of key support roles in Texas that we'd like you to consider:
     • Site volunteer coordinator
     • Facility maintenance crew leaders
     • Landscaping office manager
     • Mechanic for heavy equipment, vehicles,
        and landscaping equipment
     • HVAC support mechanic
     • Appliance repair
     • Wycliffe Associates volunteer program
        manager
     • Cabinet shop manager
     • Plumber/electrician for center needs
     • Commercial door and key technician
     • Auto-cad operator
     • Lawn sprinkler maintenance person
     • Trees and shrubs maintenance person
     • Telephone and computer network repair
        and installer

For more information on these specific needs and other service opportunities at the SIL Center in Duncanville, Texas, call George Carnevale at 972-708-7425. Or email George at: george_carnevale@sil.org.

A winter in Texas might be just the kind of cross-cultural experience you've been looking for!

Bruce Smith,
President/CEO
Wycliffe Associates

 


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