Life in Africa. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation Philippians 4:12

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1 From your missionaries in Bible Translation: Ken & Sue Sawka Life in Africa I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation Philippians 4:12 What s life like in Africa? These two lists will give you an idea. First, here is our top ten worst things about life in Africa: 1. Mosquitos and malaria 2. Crime and dishonesty 3. Ugly wall fences around houses, topped with broken glass or razor wire. 4. Bad roads and danger on the highways 5. Dust, dirt and mud. 6. The smell of burning garbage and trash littered everywhere 7. Injustice and corruption 8. Being separated from family and friends. 9. Spiritual darkness 10. The wasted potential in so many lives

2 Our neighbors burning trash pile fills our home with smoke and toxins. Top ten things we love about life in Africa: 1. Friendships 2. Seeing God s beauty in His creation 3. Mangos 4. Politeness of Zambians 5. Students so hungry to learn 6. Lack of TV: more time to read good books 7. Hungry hearts for the Gospel 8. Seeing the church grow 9. Opportunities to trust God each day 10. Being involved in what God is doing around the world!

3 Ken teaching pastors. What a joy to have such eager students! It s a great thrill to give hungry hearts the Word of God. Living in Africa is not easy whatever sacrifices there may be, but we count it a privilege to be a part of bringing the Good News of Jesus to every tribe, nation and language. We are encouraged to work here when we think of how faithful God has shown Himself. Through your prayers and support we have felt His love and are encouraged despite whatever difficulties there may be. Thank you for being a part of this team. How WONDERFUL to see Jesus work through us all- for HIS GLORY!!! Toka-Leya Report Completed We finished the Toka-Leya Language Survey Report. Results from the data show: Toka-Leya has only 62% lexical similarity with its closest related language. That clearly makes it a language on its own even though it has not previously been listed as one.

4 The language is very viable. Only Toka-Leya is used for parent-child communications making it the mother tongue. Only one-fourth of adult speakers believe that children are leaving Toka-Leya to use other languages. This is a low number compared with other minority languages in Zambia. Our next step is to present this report to the five chiefs that preside over the Toka-Leya areas and meet with local people interested in starting a Bible translation project. More news: Elisabeth has finished her spring break and will be returning to her boarding school in Kenya tomorrow. Our hearts are sad to see her go. Isaac has been accepted to go to the same school and will be starting there in August. We thank God for the encouragement He sends through your lives, Ken & Sue Sarah, Elise & Isaac

5 Praise Reports!!!!! We completed the Toka-Leya report. The Kunda Bible Translation committee is continuing to make good progress. We had a great time with Elisabeth. Pray with us for: Open doors as we pursue Bible translation in Toka-Leya. A trip to the Batwa project in May. Many roads are still impassable. Continued prayer for our family as we are living in three different countries, (Sarah in college in the USA, Elise in Kenya and the rest of us in Zambia) New Quick link for giving online: Address for where to send your partnership gifts: AGWM 1445 Boonville Ave Springfield, MO Designate any gifts for Ken and Sue Sawka account # We suggest that if you do not want to receive other literature from their mission office to include a note saying Nopromotional. If you want to use Automated Bank Withdrawals you can set this up by just calling toll free at or download the form you need at Address in Zambia: Ken & Sue Sawka P.O. Box Chelston, Lusaka Zambia Sue cell: Ken cell: Landline: Skype: ksawka Website: