Music interpreted into sign language can be a beautiful and a meaningful experience for Deaf people. Many times I have seen Deaf people come to tears or be overcome with…
Jon BarrFebruary 11, 2021
Dear Friends of SWM, Exciting report! In 2020 there were several advances in our unique missionary ministry. Five new missionary “families” were added to the SWM mission team – 3…
Jon BarrJanuary 25, 2021
Dear Friends of SWM, It has been our privilege to serve the Lord with you in this unusual year! "The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are…
Jon BarrJanuary 25, 2021
In 1976, when I learned sign language, it seems that deaf ministry was popular for churches. In Florida there were several deaf ministries who got together for special annual Deaf…
Jon BarrDecember 19, 2020
"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." – 1 John 4:18It is…
Jon BarrOctober 20, 2020
A Sign Language Interpreter is a Super Hero, who…. Can listen, think and sign at the same time.Can remember everything that was said or done for the last hour or…
Jon BarrOctober 20, 2020
Dear SWM Friends, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are…
Jon BarrSeptember 1, 2020
Many hearing people become confused when learning ASL, as it is a visual, non-voiced language. Recently I did an experiment, teaching ASL grammar by having hearing people voice a Deaf…
Jon BarrAugust 5, 2020