Books
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| A few examples of the books we offer are listed here.
Our printable order form
can be used to mail in your order, or you may call the Townsend Gift
Shop at 704-843-6104 for further information.
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A is for
Airstrip: A Missionary’s Jungle Adventure
by Marilyn Laszlo
with Elizabeth Maddrey and Linda Perry
Children can have a lot of fun with this book. Beyond simply
reading the adventure, the back of the book includes an activity
page with a suggestion for each letter of the alphabet. Second,
see how many things you can point out in each picture that begin
with the theme letter for that page. Finally, the top border of
the page has vocabulary words translating from English to Sepik
Iwam. The bottom border of the page has words translating from
Sepik Iwam to English.
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| And the Word Came With
Power
by Joanne Shetler
Beginning with a helicopter crash, the dramatic story of
God’s power revealed to the Balangao people of the
Philippines.
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Awaken the Dawn
by Doris B. Wolfe
Can two hearts, torn by separate losses, learn to love again?
Lisa Andersen gave in to God’s call to teach at a remote,
jungle school in South America for one year. Wasn’t that
good enough? Why was God asking more of her than her heart could
give?
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| Pilot Mike Osborne was still healing from his
wife’s tragic death. It wasn’t easy to juggle his
flying job with rearing two kids. He was managing, even if he
did have to rely on other missionaries a lot. But did that give
them a right to play matchmaker?
Were Lisa and Mike ready to deal with their hidden fears?
Doris B. Wolfe and her pilot/mechanic husband
served as missionaries in South America for more than thirteen
years. They currently work at the Wycliffe/JAARS center in North
Carolina.
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| The Black Tortillas
Don’t Talk Anymore
by Ruby Scott
A collection of stories that share thoughts, reactions,
trials and triumphs of missionaries and those they are reaching
out to. With short devotionals following each story, this book
serves as a helpful aid in family devotions, Sunday school
classes, Christian schools, etc.
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Called To Die
by Steve Estes
The story of American linguist Chet Betterman, slain by
terrorists in Colombia.
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| Canoeing Safari
by T.J. Mathews with illustrations by
Judy Rheberg
Your friends in Tanzania are ready to take you on a canoe
trip that will make your heart race and your hands sweat. This
adventure through the waters of Africa gives a young reader a
taste of what living overseas could be like. Follow Dave and
Danielle through their unpredictable tales of wild waters, wild
animals and an all-in-all wild story!
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Christian Heroes: Then
and Now
by Janet and Geoff Benge
chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching
true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God
accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory.
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Jim Elliot (1927-1956)
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he
cannot lose.” Jim Elliot and his coworkers surrendered their
lives in Ecuador’s jungle, trusting that their sacrifice would
not be in vain. Decades later, this dramatic event has challenged
countless Christians to live with one great purpose: to bring the
gospel to those who have never heard.
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Betty Green (1920-1997)
As a young girl growing up on the shores of Lake Washington, Betty
Greene had two passions: a love for Christ and a love of flying. As a
young World War II WASP pilot, Betty dreamed of combining her two
passions by using wings to serve God. Betty’s dream became
reality when she helped found the Mission Aviation Fellowship.
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Nate Saint (1923-1956)
Nate Saint’s air-service ministry to isolated missionaries put
him on a path of destiny that would ultimately end with a final
airplane flight with four missionary friends to the “Palm
Beach” landing strip in the jungles of Ecuador. The men’s
lives given that day not only opened a door to the gospel for the
unreached “Aucas”; it has been said that possibly no
single event of the twentieth century awakened more hearts to God’s
call to serve in missions.
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Cameron Townsend
The Cakchiquel man became indignant when Cam offered him a tract in
Spanish. “Do you have one in Cakchiquel?” he asked.
“There are none, I'm sorry.” replied Cam. “Well,”
retorted the man, “if your God is so great, why can’t he
speak my language?”
In one decisive moment, Cameron Townsend understood that God had
called him to translate the Bible into the language of his Guatemalan
friends.
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Coffee on the Terrace
by Bruce Grayden
Set in the Philippines’ terraced highlands, Coffee
on the Terrace is a story of hope and perseverance as the
Graydens work with the Kalinga people to translate God’s
Word in their own language. Learn how the translated Scriptures
made a dramatic impact in the Kalingas’ lives and set
them free from spirit oppression and revenge killings.
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Doorway to the
World—The Mexico Years
The Memoirs of W. Cameron Townsend, 1934-1947
by Hugh Steven
Like Wycliffe in the Making, Steven’s previous
book in this biographical series of three volumes, this one
reflects his study of over 16,000 letters and documents for
this period covering the years after Cameron Townsend left
traditional missionary work in Central America in 1933 until
the new organization reached solid footing in the late forties.
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Fly Beyond the Mountain
by Elizabeth Eastman
This true story comes to life as children color the pictures.
Nard was a barefoot little boy working the rice fields of the
Philippines when a Bible translator came to his village. Reading
God’s Word for himself changed his life forever. Nard now
serves as a missionary pilot delivering God’s Word to
other villages in his homeland.
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| From Akebu to Zapotec:
A Book of Bibleless Peoples
by June Hathersmith
illustrations by Alice Roder
Imagine this! A fabulous trip to 26 far-flung exotic places
in our wonderful world. Meet amazing people, all expenses paid!
From Akebu to Zapotec is your ticket to ride. Buckle your seat
belt. Let’s go.
The people you’ll read about don't have one word of
the Bible in their own language. You’ll want to be a part
of their lives. You’ll want to pray for them.
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Guerrilla Hostage:
810 Days in Captivity
by Denise Marie Siino
Ray Rising’s story is a compelling page-turner that
will take you to the edge of your imagination with intrigue and
excitement…
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| His Weavings, Volume 1
by Dan Weaver
Do you believe God is at work on your behalf and that He is
with you, every moment of the day? I do! If we look carefully
we will see His fingerprints in the beauty of His creation, in
the lives of our children, in a football game or a bicycle ride.
I would like for you to see God and enjoy Him. God is there!
So why not enjoy His presence?
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His Weavings,
Volume 2
by Dan Weaver
I have written this little book to introduce to you the
“power of the Son!” The brightness and warmth of
the Son, the Sun of Righteousness, the Lord Jesus, has lifted
me up and has enabled me to stand. He wants to do this for you
when you feel bruised and tossed about. His love is shining on
you. Enjoy His presence. God is with you. Ignoring Him does
not change that. You simply miss the blessing. So enjoy!
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| The Hunting Safari
by T.J. Mathews with illustrations by Judy
Rheberg Ages 8-12, 166p, softcover.
You’re on your way to Africa! Amazingly, your parents
have agreed to let you fly halfway around the world to visit
your friends in Tanzania. As you transfer from the large jet
to the Cessna six-seater plane and head for the shores of Lake
Victoria, you know you are flying straight into an adventure.
Birds of prey. Rabid dogs. Venom-spitting cobras. Poisonous
fish. A treacherous tree-swing. An afternoon in the untamed
African bush offers more than a vacation—it’s an
adreneline-pumping, eye-popping, life-threatening adventure.
What will happen to you on this safari? That will depend on
what you choose.
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In the Image of God
(soft cover)
by Hyatt Moore and artists of Wycliffe Bible
Translators
The evidence is all around us. It was not a human idea that
we were created in the image of God; He himself declared it,
providing for us a solid self-concept—not to mention a
high role model. The evidence abounds on the surface and below
the surface—particularly below the surface. In the
Image of God focuses on some of the less noticed but obvious
qualities of God’s likeness found in every one of us,
while portraying people from around the world whom God loves
and we care about. This is done through the artistry of 52
Wycliffe Bible Translators members, family and friends who,
along with their service of many kinds, can handle a brush.
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| In Search of the Source
by Neil Anderson with Hyatt Moore
Re-experience the life-changing power of God’s Word
with Bible translators Neil and Carol Anderson. Watch with them
as translated Scripture leads the Folopa people of Papua New
Guinea out of bondage and into freedom in Christ, the Source
of true life.
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Meeting Place
by Wayne Huff
Come to the meeting place of God’s table and eat of
the Bread of Life. Join Wayne Huff as he draws insights from
Scripture and the lives of Wycliffe Bible Translators. This
book of forty devotionals will nourish your faith as you take
time with Jesus Christ who wants to meet with us each day.
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| Mission Possible
by Marilyn Laszlo with Luci Tumas
A wonderful story of God and a Wycliffe translator in the
jungles of Papua New Guinea. Mission Possible tells how Marilyn
Laszlo’s relentless efforts to translate the Word of God
into the Sepik Iwam language resulted in the transformation of
an entire people group.
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Power of the Word
by Compiled and Edited by Luci Tumas and
Patrick Wilson
When God’s Word reaches the human heart and mind, the
impact is astounding. As God speaks through His Word, lives are
changed, hearts are healed and hope is offered to all who will
listen.
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| Sketches
by Author
A young missionary, Dani Austin finds herself in Belem,
Brazil. She is not only coping with the trials of overseas
life, but her heart strings are pulled by the handsome pilot
Keith Kelcey. The year of her mission proves exciting, but will
Keith ever see Dani as more than just a bothersome kid? And,
when a visit to an Indian village brings a threat on Dani’s
life, will Keith be able to rescue her?
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Slices of Life
by Aretta Loving
Stories and Devotions from a Bible Translator. Listen to
the Lord speak the language of your heart as He calls you
closer to Him in all circumstances.
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| Under His Wing
by Bernie May
“It’s hard to tell whether I’ve learned
more about flying from my time with God, or more about God from
my experiences in an airplane. One thing is certain, however.
During my thirty years as a missionary pilot, I have discovered
the validity of certain biblical principles—principles
concerning forgiveness, compassion, obedience, justice and faith.
“This book is a collection of exciting little stories,
most of which have to do with lessons I learned in the air that
will teach you how to live by faith. Especially on cloudy days.”
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Worship—The Global
Hallelujah!
Edited by Barbara Colborn
Designed by Jewel Fink
Worship—The Global Hallelujah! was created by
Wycliffe Bible Translators USA to bring glory to God and to
bring context to the purpose of missions. Our desire is to
reflect His glory through sharing and participating in worship
around the world. More than 3,000 language groups still need
the Word in their language.
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| WBT International
Cookbook
edited by Gaylyn and Terry Whalin
Scattered around the globe, members of Wycliffe Bible
Translators serve in 50 different counties. Over 800 recipes,
including many international dishes, were gathered from Wycliffe
members. The book contains cooking options and substitutions
as well as a children’s section.
Whether you are an armchair traveler or you live overseas,
this book will help you prepare tasty international food along
with old favorites.
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Yours To Finish The Task
by Hugh Steven
Join Wycliffe author and historian Hugh Steven on a journey
through the personal writings of Wycliffe founder William
Cameron Townsend. Share the faith and vision of Townsend, in
his own words, edited by Hugh Steven, a cohort in Bible
translation for 40 years.
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