M has continued with checking Luke with K, now up to Chapter 3.  There continue to be sensitivities with brothers and sisters crossing the river for training, but no signs yet of such input being available in-country.  K is proving to be good at checking for clarity and naturalness.  At this stage he does not show aptitude for drafting.  We need to keep building our translation team.

• Pray for K to send down deep roots and grow spiritually (Col 2:6,7) as he works on the book of Luke with M.  Pray for his progress in English studies, reading and writing Khmu and awareness of how his language works.

News from S and T is that they are well and still keeping a low profile as they continue to work their 2^nd revision of Luke chapters 4 –17.  M is concerned that they really need a consultant check to correct what he suspects are ongoing translation errors.  Because of sensitivities, the check planned for August was postponed and has not yet been rescheduled.  This is necessarily a slow and careful process involving distant word-of-mouth enquiries and feedback.  God is the One who must continue to orchestrate this, and we appreciate your perseverance with us in prayer and patience.

• Please continue to pray for perseverance and discipline for S and T in revising their first draft of Luke 4 - 17.  Pray for their protection from distractions, from undue outside interest, and from physical or spiritual harm