Stan and Patty have been serving as translators with the Bwaidoka people of Papua New Guinea. The Bwaidoka people keenly desire to have the Bible in their own language, so it has been a joy to be partnering with God in bringing His Word to them. The three Bwaidoka co-translators are a delight to work with, as well as a committee of thirty men and women who help with checking and distributing the translated Scriptures. Stan and Patty were very thankful to be able to attend the New Testament dedication with two of their sons in November, 2025—a big event in Bwaidokaland. The New Testament and Genesis were recorded in 2023, and two videos have been made based on the Scriptures.
Though Stan has changed his status to being retired, he is continuing to volunteer with Wycliffe. Patty is continuing full-time active status with Wycliffe, and is enjoying working with the translation team on the Old Testament, checking their work and making revision notes for them to work through.
The Gibsons and the Bwaidoka people welcome your prayers for the translation team and their work, and for spiritual renewal. They would love to have you join them in praying for this endeavor to provide more of the Scriptures, and partnering financially to enable it to continue.
Location
Pacific
Position
Translator
Children
Sarah, Todd, Brad, Jared
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