Merle and Ann count it a privilege to be part of the Bible translation team. Their roles are an integral part in fulfilling Wycliffe’s goal of providing God’s Word in the language a person understands best. Because many places around the world where Wycliffe works are remote and rugged, missionary aviation provides essential transportation for Bible translators and staff.
Merle and Ann spent 31 years in Papua New Guinea, supporting the aviation program and raising their three daughters. They now live in North Carolina at the JAARS Center (www.jaars.org) where they help prepare aircraft, pilots, and mechanics for service overseas.
Merle works as the JAARS Aviation Maintenance Controller and as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. In addition, he’s in contact with aviation programs around the world, helping them troubleshoot problems and find solutions for their aircraft.
Ann serves as an Aviation Administrative Assistant.
Please consider being a part of Merle and Ann’s Wycliffe ministry with your prayers, words of encouragement, and financial gifts, partnering together to enable Bible translation in the remote and rugged places of the world.
Location
Americas
Children
Rachel, Sarah, Hannah
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.