The Pattern Tested Summary and Analysis

Once the Linguistics conference is finished, Jim does not feel led to leave and decides to stay for a couple of months in Norman, Oklahoma to help Bill Cathers with the assembly there along with helping lead a Bible Study on campus. While in Norman, Jim and Bill apply for their passports. They anticipate leaving for Ecuador as Dr. Tidmarsh's most recent letter urges them to come before he leaves for furlough in the fall. Jim places ads in the classifieds as a handyman and together, he and Bill make enough money to stay ahead.

Jim writes to Elisabeth to let her know that if the Lord wills, when he receives his passport he and Bill will be leaving for Ecuador. He mentions a small list of needs for her to pray about including a radio set...