It seemed good to Darrell and I to cancel our meeting this Sunday, May 11th, because it is Mother's Day. We sought some council over our thoughts and feelings knowing for the past 9 years we have endeavored to remain consistent meeting on the second Sunday of each month to celebrate God's love in our lives. We prayerfully decided that canceling WAR would be an excellent way to honor and celebrate moms.
Worship at the River has been canceled for the month of May.
While many in Costa Rica were on vacation during Holy Week, the Cabécar New Testament was being dedicated out on the reservation. The Jones family began the translation in 1953 with a copy published in the 1990’s, but the Costa Rican government adjusted the Spanish alphabet to work for the Cabécar language, thereby out-dating the previous work the Joneses had done. Timothy Jones, with a background in linguistics, worked on the revision that was recently completed and published. The dedication included 500 indigenous from multiple tribes and 100 internationals gathering in the community of Ñari, on the banks of the Chirripó River. Some walked 4 days from the remotest parts of the reservation in order to attend. The first evening began with teaching and videos about how God is moving in the world. The next day new believers were baptized and everyone enjoyed a time of fellowship. At the culmination the Cabécar Christians gathered together to celebrate the gift of God’s written word in their very own language."
And we encourage you all to seek time together with your families and friends to worship God and find ways to strengthen one another, build each other up in the Lord and love everyone to the best of your abilities not only on Mother's Day but any day. Pray and listen for Holy Spirit to show you the way.
We look forward to meeting again in June for Worship at the River at the Troutdale House.
Josh and Mary's son and his family will be joining us from Cost Rica. Below is a praise report.
Much love and Happy Mother's Day!!
Darrell and Carlene Dahlman
To all our Worship at the River Friends! Below is a summary of the Cabecar Indian in Costa Rica event we prayed for and contributed to the last time WAR met in April. My son and his family are coming here for the month of June for some well deserved rest. We were wondering if anyone has or knows of a car they could use for that month. We could pay something, just not standard car rental rates! Anyway, they will be at Worship at the River on June 8th.
Love to all, Josh and Mary
While many in Costa Rica were on vacation during Holy Week, the Cabécar New Testament was being dedicated out on the reservation. The Jones family began the translation in 1953 with a copy published in the 1990’s, but the Costa Rican government adjusted the Spanish alphabet to work for the Cabécar language, thereby out-dating the previous work the Joneses had done. Timothy Jones, with a background in linguistics, worked on the revision that was recently completed and published. The dedication included 500 indigenous from multiple tribes and 100 internationals gathering in the community of Ñari, on the banks of the Chirripó River. Some walked 4 days from the remotest parts of the reservation in order to attend. The first evening began with teaching and videos about how God is moving in the world. The next day new believers were baptized and everyone enjoyed a time of fellowship. At the culmination the Cabécar Christians gathered together to celebrate the gift of God’s written word in their very own language."
