By God's grace, Barry and Bonnie served in Papua New Guinea for over 40 years, from 1979-2020! For 2 years, they worked with the Bukiyip translation project. (The New Testament was completed by others in 1994.) Then, for 26 years, Barry taught missionary kids at Ukarumpa International School while Bonnie worked in various roles related to translation.
In 2009, they both became involved in training and mentoring Papua New Guinean Bible translators and consultants. They consider it a great privilege to have witnessed not only growth in translation skills, but also spiritual growth in the lives of the men and women who are involved in translating God's Word for their own people!
As of January 31, 2021, Barry and Bonnie have retired from active service with Wycliffe. But the burden of their hearts is still for all the people of Papua New Guinea and of the world to intimately know God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, as the Holy Spirit speaks to them through God's Word in their heart language. As God enables, they hope to become involved in a volunteer capacity with Wycliffe and her partner organizations.
They always appreciate prayer! And any contributions sent to Wycliffe USA should include a separate note stating "preference for the Wycliffe retirement pension of Barry and Bonnie Moeckel."
Wycliffe Ministry Budget
Wycliffe establishes a Ministry Budget for its members to reflect recurring expenses related to family factors and their geographic location of service. Giving to Wycliffe directly impacts members' ability to begin and remain in their assignment.
This monthly budget covers ministry-related expenses, insurance and retirement, social security and taxes, and Wycliffe administrative costs. The remainder is what the members receive as "take-home pay" for their daily living expenses.