Finding Jesus in Context
How language changed Jason Carwile’s (’09) life
Sam (Jessup, ‘11) and Jake Bingham (‘13) celebrated the birth of Titus LeeRoy on June 28, 2013. The Binghams live in Loomis, CA where Jake is a Senior Store Manager for a local retailer and is planning to pursue his master’s degree in the near future. Sam is a stay-at-home mom, taking care of baby Titus. Titus enjoys being near grandma and grandpa, Jim (‘87) and Liz Jessup as well as great grandparents Bryce (‘58) and Jo Jessup.
Translating the Bible is grueling. Translating from the original language to the language of a new people group takes finesse and precision. It’s not just the translation that offers so much difficulty, it’s how to relay meaning from the original language to the reader. Tis context requires work.
Mitch Chilcott (‘13) was married in Portland, OR on August 2, 2013. Following his wedding, Mitch and his wife, Kelcey moved to Durham, NC where Mitch is now attending Duke Divinity School. Alumni that joined the Chilcotts at the altar were Kyle Johnston (‘11), Matt Lewis (‘13) and Daniel Nelson (‘11).
Life is sometimes like that, too. Jason Carwile (’09) graduated from William Jessup University wanting to follow God’s calling. Te trouble was he didn’t know what it meant. At first he thought it meant opening an orphanage. Sometime after graduation he attended a missionary convention. He hoped that God might prompt direction and guide him closer to his calling.
The question hit him like sledge a hammer. Everything changed.
“I signed up for five or six different seminars,” Carwile said, “but honestly, I don’t even remember them. I never got past the first one.” Carwile arrived at the conference early and a gentleman sat next to him. Hardly a moment passed when the man turned to him asked, “Have you considered Bible translation?”
Te question hit him like a sledge hammer. Everything changed.
Following a month of prayer and reflection, Carwile ended up in British Columbia attending the Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) at Trinity Western University. During his time at CanIL, Carwile met his wife, Brenda, and continued his cross-country collegiate career and graduated with his Master of Arts in Linguistics. Tey married, had a baby, Felicity and moved back to California.
Adam and Joanne (Taylor, ‘09) Pruitt celebrated the arrival of their first born, Axe Antonio Lee on July 29, 2013. The Pruitts are currently stationed in Cheyenne, WY, where Adam began another four year term in the Air Force. Joanne received her teaching credential from Chadron State College and will begin teaching high school English at a small school in Burns, WY.
Following a promotion, Alumni Association Council member Chad (‘12) and Taylor (Logie, ‘12) Maxon moved to Reno, NV where Chad is an Account Executive for Aramark Uniform Services. Taylor was recently hired at Peppermill Resort and Casino as an Internet Communications Coordinator. The Maxons are settling into their new city, church and small group with their adorable puppy, Nubbins.
Tere are moments in Bible translation when something clicks. When all the work and toil come together, and people who have never seen their language written before are now able to read God’s word. Teir language can now move as deep, wide and far as God’s love. Tey hold a piece of God’s story.
It’s hard to not notice how Jason’s story is filled with the same type of revelation and joy. In 2014, Jason, Brenda, and Felicity head to Papua New Guinea to begin their work with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Te Carwile’s context is changing and it started with Jesus.
If you’d like to get in touch with Jason you can email him at Jason_carwile@
wycliffe.org or mail your donations to Wycliffe Bible Translators PO Box 628200, Orlando FL 32862, with a separate note: “Preference for the Wycliffe ministry of Jason and Brenda Carwile, Account #239354
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