Sometimes our life sounds like a never-ending transient journey, traveling from one place to another. We love the destinations, but packing and doing paperwork is something we have never been that good at, but God is gracious and lavishes mercy on us in our time of need.
We have done several bush trips now, but this one will be by far the most exciting… going into Dem-land! That is the tribe Seth’s brother works in, we are going to just hop the border and make the trip to go help them.
Seth’s brother and sister-in-law (and their team) are knee-deep into TCLA (tribal culture language acquisition), slugging it out with a tough language. We thought we could go and help them with any projects they need done. There are several work projects that Seth can do in order to alleviate (Phil. 2:25) time from Jay, so that he can put more time into language learning. Nicole will help with the household work; cooking, cleaning, maybe do some school with the kids. This too will relieve some time from Briana and enable her to get some more language time as well.
This is exciting for us in many ways; we as a couple have not been in a highlands mountainous-tribe, we have been in several swampy tribes in the lowlands, and even an island tribe, but this will be the first for us together. This will be Nicole’s first time in Dem-land, so that is very exciting! We can be a genuine relief to the ministry and enable them to put in more TCLA time, as well as hopefully encourage them. They have had many tribal fights and disruptions in their village recently, along with much medical care needing to be administered. We will be helping out in that ministry as well while we are there. Two more exciting parts about this trip:1. Did we mention we get to be with family? Nieces and nephew! Special times! 2. Seth’s mother is coming over for a short visit, which will make this good times all around.
Our Ride into the Tribe
Our Sweet Niece and the People
Seth Teaching Bible Class
We are super excited that God allowed this opportunity to come, we love bush life, we love serving, there is a lot of work for us to do, and how awesome is it to help others? Let alone help family?! We are so privileged to be your feet, and as usual, since we will be in the tribe, expect more pictures than normal!
Your feet to the unreached, Seth & Nicole Stokes
Stoking The Fires 